Scott McKnight
Fredericktown,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with over 27 years experience in the criminal justice system, including management and field supervision. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Adult Probation Officer adept at working with adult families and outside resources to develop and implement effective probation plans.
Entry-level Probation Officer trained in court procedures, documentation and reporting. Conducts interviews, monitors offenders and gives accurate testimony. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Eager to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
Knox County Common Pleas Court
11.2023 - Current
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Village Council Member
Village Of Fredericktown
03.2021 - Current
- Foster a climate of collaboration between general public, city manager and members of city council.
- Keep up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Develop and strengthen political partnerships to further agendas.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Develop and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identify issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participate in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Police Captain
Mount Vernon Police Department
03.1998 - 09.2023
- Led and managed detective unit and developed processes for maintaining evidence and property
- Scheduled and adjusted duty rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations, functions and actions
- Liaised with government, civic and private organizations to promote community safety
- Developed and implemented ordinances rules and regulations to further departmental goals
- Documented incidents and arrest activities, reviewed written reports and communicated with subordinates to facilitate administrative follow-up
- Inspected and oversaw functions of patrol officers, detectives and lieutenants
- Handled inquiries and made presentations before various commissions and news outlets
- Assigned and supervised subordinates to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce laws
- Planned, organized, directed and supervised operation of major divisions
- Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services
- Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel
- Monitored performance of employees and established police requirements
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases
- Incident Command positions at major events involving the city
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding personnel incidents to determine course of action
- Overview of increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading the Mount Vernon Police Department and establishing operational goals
- Oversee and effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion
- Planned, organized, directed and supervised operation of three major divisions.
Education
10 Undergraduate Hours - Public Administration And Leadership
John Glenn College of Public Affairs
The Ohio State University03.2022
Basic Police Academy -
North Central College
Mansfield, OH04.1996
OPOTA Certification - Criminal Justice
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH02.1996
No Degree - College Prep
Johnstown Monroe High School
Johnstown, Ohio05.1989
Skills
- Emergency planning
- Staff Management
- Team Management
- Organization
- Safety protocols
- First Aid/CPR
- Budgets
- Risk Management Assessments
- Team Building
- Operational improvement
- Supervision
- Problem resolution
- Legal Knowledge
- Public Speaking
- Case Management
- Stress Management
- Record Keeping
- Organizational Skills
- Report Writing
- De-escalation Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Performance Evaluation
- First Aid Training
- Team Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Offender Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Courtroom Testimony
- Crisis Intervention
- Resource Coordination
- Self-Motivation
- Professional Development
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Ethical Conduct
- Policy Enforcement
- Data Analysis
- Interview Techniques
- Mental Health Assessment
- Project Management
- Drug Testing
- Community Service Programs
- Substance Abuse
- Intake Procedures
- Progress Evaluation
- Adult Probation
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Interviews
- Court Procedures
- Search and Seizure Procedures
Certification
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
* Firearms
* ASP
* Mace
* TASER
- The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs
- First Aid/CPR/AED/Tourniquet
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- FEMA Certifications
- Leadership Certifications
- Ohio Municipal League Certifications
Accomplishments
- Village of Fredericktown Councilmen
- New Directions Executive Board
- EScape Zone Executive Board
- KSAAT Executive Board
- Policy and Procedures Implementation
- Assisted with the implementation of the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) for New Directions and Mount Vernon Municipal Court. Added a liaison within the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Affiliations
- Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police member (OACP)
- Fraternal Order of Police Member (FOP)
- International Association Chief of Police (IACP)
- Ohio Tactical Officers Association (OTOA)
Timeline
Adult Probation/Parole Officer
Knox County Common Pleas Court
11.2023 - Current
Village Council Member
Village Of Fredericktown
03.2021 - Current
Police Captain
Mount Vernon Police Department
03.1998 - 09.2023
10 Undergraduate Hours - Public Administration And Leadership
John Glenn College of Public Affairs
Basic Police Academy -
North Central College
OPOTA Certification - Criminal Justice
North Central State College
No Degree - College Prep
Johnstown Monroe High School
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