Scott Steward
Summary
Dedicated Police Officer offering over 8 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
Westworth Village Police Department
07.2019 - Current
- Patrol assigned areas to deter crime, enforce laws and city ordinances
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and take appropriate action
- Traffic Enforcement, including directing traffic, write citations, and arrest suspects
- Maintain a proficient working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations
- Conduct investigations of traffic accidents and criminal offenses and make arrests where applicable.
- Serve warrants, including locating fugitives and assisting in their apprehension
- Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photographing, searching prisoners, recording and securing the prisoner's property, and transporting prisoners to appropriate facility
- Conduct criminal interviews and follow-up investigations with witnesses, complainants, victims and suspects and takes statements and affidavits
- Process crime scenes, including taking digital photographs, processing for latent prints, and collecting / preserving any DNA evidence
- Current Field Training Officer
- Investigator over Hit and Run cases
- Municipal Court Bailiff
Patrol Officer
Spring Valley Village Police Department
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety during community events.
- Municipal Court Bailiff
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Deputy Sheriff
Ochiltree County Sheriff Office
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Responsible for providing law enforcement services within a designated county and performing duties to ensure public safety
- Maintained a proficient working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations
- Coordinates and executes warrants for department
- Complete detailed investigation, including well-documented written reports, interviews, and dispositions of cases
- Assist other local and State agencies as needed
- Assisted in training new deputies
- Performs such other law enforcement, investigative, technical and educational duties as may be assigned
- Possess good problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Assists EMS personnel, Firefighters, and Animal Control Officers
- Bailiff District Court
- Responsible for providing law enforcement services within a designated county and performing duties to ensure public safety
- Maintained a proficient working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations
Patrol Officer
Perryton Police Department
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Patrolled an assigned area, by vehicle or on foot, to prevent crimes and enforce laws and ordinances
- Directed traffic, traffic escorts, operate traffic radar monitoring equipment and issued traffic citations.
- Performed police-community relations activities
- Conducted security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.
- Assisted EMS personnel, Firefighters, and Animal Control Officers
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Senior Patrol Officer
PDR Security
08.2010 - 05.2014
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- Supervised 2-5 employees at any given time
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Trained new security officers
- Compiled detailed daily observation reports
Infantryman
Texas Army National Guard
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Performed as fire team and squad leader during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Trained in various weapon systems, hand-to-hand combat training, and basic life saving skills.
Consulting Manager
Choo-Choo's Creamery
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Experienced in overseeing operational activities and budget management
- Adept at identifying and resolving operational issues as they arise
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business conditions and customer needs
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and leadership skills
- Supervised 2 - 4 employees
- Oversaw client catering needs
- Maintained accurate inventory and product count
Manager
Sheridan's Frozen Custard
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Experienced in overseeing operational activities and budget management
- Adept at identifying and resolving operational issues as they arise
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business conditions and customer needs
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and leadership skills
- Supervised 2 - 4 employees
- Oversaw client catering needs
- Maintained accurate inventory and product count
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2014
Skills
- 8 years experience
- Advanced Peace Officer License
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Investigator: Hit and Run cases
- Basic TCOLE Instructor
- Background Investigator
- Municipal Court Bailiff
- Knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Certification
- ECA - Emergency Care Attendant
Awards
Police Commendation July 2023
Life Saving Award December 2015
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Westworth Village Police Department
07.2019 - Current
Patrol Officer
Spring Valley Village Police Department
09.2018 - 06.2019
Deputy Sheriff
Ochiltree County Sheriff Office
06.2017 - 09.2018
Patrol Officer
Perryton Police Department
09.2015 - 06.2017
Infantryman
Texas Army National Guard
06.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Patrol Officer
PDR Security
08.2010 - 05.2014
Consulting Manager
Choo-Choo's Creamery
05.2010 - 08.2010
Manager
Sheridan's Frozen Custard
03.2009 - 04.2010
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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