Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Summary
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Savannah Coalwell

Savannah Coalwell

Canyon City,OR

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
Certificate

Work History

Medical Death Investigator - Part Time

Grant County District Attorney's Office
Canyon City, OR
02.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with pathologists to ensure accurate completion of postmortem examinations.
  • Investigated sudden, unexpected or violent deaths in order to determine cause of death.
  • Collected evidence, photographed and documented findings at the autopsy table.
  • Contacted families and next of kin of deceased to inform of deaths and gather further information for to support reviews.
  • Supervised removal of bodies from death scenes to transport to morgues.

Sheriff Patrol Deputy

Grant County Sheriff's Office
Canyon City, OR
05.2020 - Current
  • Provided instruction and guidance to newly assigned personnel in the field.
  • Responded swiftly and appropriately to calls from citizens regarding incidents that required police intervention.
  • Assisted citizens with non-emergency requests such as providing directions or helping unlock cars.
  • Researched case law related to specific matters under investigation.
  • Apprehended violators by using physical force or other legal means.
  • Searched individuals for contraband items such as drugs or weapons.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance in critical situations.
  • Observed court proceedings to provide security for judges, juries, attorneys, and the public.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and enforce laws.
  • Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
  • Enforced local ordinances related to parking violations and noise control issues.
  • Maintained proficiency in firearms use through regular training sessions at a shooting range.
  • Analyzed data obtained from crime scenes including fingerprints and DNA samples.
  • Provided testimony in court regarding investigations conducted or evidence collected.
  • Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
  • Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants to obtain information about crimes.
  • Performed surveillance using basic, static, mobile foot and vehicle, advanced surveillance and personal security techniques.
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
  • Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
  • Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
  • Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
  • Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
  • Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.

EOC Clerk - Part Time -

Grant County Sheriff's Office
Cayon City, Oregon
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Maintained an accurate record of the inventory of supplies.
  • Checked in guests.
  • Prepared meetings.
  • Assigning equipment to employees.

Civil Deputy - Part Time

Grant County Sheriff's Office
Canyon City, Oregon
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Prepared affidavits of service verifying that documents have been properly served upon parties involved in a case.
  • Assisted in preparing legal documents such as summons, subpoenas and writs of execution.
  • Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
  • Managed case files, organized paperwork and maintained records for all civil matters.

Correctional Officer - Part Time

Grant County Sheriff's Office
Canyon City, Oregon
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
  • Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
  • Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.

Wildland Firefighter

AAA Thunderbolt
Mount Vernon, Oregon
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
  • Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
  • Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
  • Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
  • Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
  • Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
  • Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
  • Operated chainsaws safely while cutting down trees blocking access routes.

Seasonal Trail Crew Member

OYCC Watershed Council
John Day, OR
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Repaired eroded sections of trails by constructing rock steps or water bars.
  • Inspected tools regularly for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Removed hazardous materials like trash or fallen branches from trails.
  • Assisted with trail maintenance, including clearing brush and debris from trails.
  • Built new trails using hand tools and power equipment.
  • Minimalistic conditions while living on the trail a week at a time.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grant Union
John Day, OR
05-2018

Skills

  • Multiple certifications
  • Training and mentoring
  • Community engagement
  • Strong communication skills
  • Rule/Law enforcement
  • Report writing
  • Emergency response
  • Trail maintenance
  • Hazard removal
  • Physical fitness

Accomplishments

  • Outstanding Health and Physical Fitness Award (a basic police academy award gifted to one student per class).
  • High school award medals and certificates from cross country, volleyball, basketball, tennis, golf, track, wrestling, FBLA, UIL, Concert/marching band and One Act Play.
  • Awarded the "responsibility" kid of character in 5th grade (awarded to one student per year for elementary level).

Certification

  • Certified Police Officer
  • Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator
  • Certified Forensic Interviewer
  • Certified Basic SWAT responder
  • Certified Detective
  • Certified Field Training Officer
  • CPR Certified
  • FFT2/Red card (expired)
  • Chainsaw License (expired)
  • Intoxilyzer certified
  • Taser Certified
  • Pepper Ball Certified

Timeline

Medical Death Investigator - Part Time

Grant County District Attorney's Office
02.2025 - Current

Sheriff Patrol Deputy

Grant County Sheriff's Office
05.2020 - Current

EOC Clerk - Part Time -

Grant County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 05.2020

Civil Deputy - Part Time

Grant County Sheriff's Office
11.2019 - 05.2020

Correctional Officer - Part Time

Grant County Sheriff's Office
11.2019 - 05.2020

Wildland Firefighter

AAA Thunderbolt
06.2018 - 11.2019

Seasonal Trail Crew Member

OYCC Watershed Council
06.2016 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Grant Union

Summary

Resilient Emergency Responder known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in crisis management, emergency medical response, and risk assessment. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to effectively handle high-pressure situations and make critical decisions swiftly.

Affiliations

  • Participated in multiple 5k runs, half marathon, spartan races and martial arts
  • Hobby songwriter and guitar player
  • Participated in performing with a small rural bluegrass band
  • Hobby artist (painted the tiger and dragon sign for Kam Wah Chung)
  • Construction- renovations on personal property (ex. sheet rocking, painting, installing flooring, installing drywall, ect).
  • Participated in a ride-a-long with a Park Ranger

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