Scott William Hoxit
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS)
- My Supervisory Police Officer duties include Managing shift responsibilities of four Primary Care Clinics (PCC) which includes four lead police officers, five to eight police officers; two remote PCCs with contract security officers.
- Ensuring officers are conducting vigorous and inquisitive patrol activities and that they meet special protective service requirements.
- I make sure officers are being seen during their patrols of the Medical Center.
- I go on patrols with the officers to observe their interactions with patients, staff, and visitors of the medical facility and make sure officers' quality of law enforcement and customer service skills are met.
- I make sure all officers assigned to my shift maintain the VA 'I Care' values commitment.
- I review officers' police reports checking for accuracy and completeness and ensuring that corrections are made when necessary.
- I make sure reports are completed in a timely manner and review all officers' daily journal activities.
- I make sure all officers' law enforcement and physical security standards and training requirements are maintained.
- I plan and coordinate the daily duty schedule along with the monthly work schedule to ensure staffing is covered.
- I recognize officers' poor and outstanding job performances.
- If I see an officer conducting their duties in a poor manner, I will discuss the issue with them and offer suggestions to improve their performance.
- If an officer continues to fail, I complete and conduct the proper disciplinary actions needed towards the individual.
- I also recognize officers' outstanding job performances and have worked diligently in getting those officers awards by working with the VA Awards Committee.
- I conduct monthly meetings with individual officers to assist them with any career advancement opportunities I feel would help them improve their role as a Police Officer or Supervisory in the VA Police Service.
- Also, propose new initiatives for continuity of operations that best serve the needs of the agency with collaborative and cooperative efforts establishing rapport with internal and external partners.
- Engage in tricky situations that require a high degree of ability to de-escalate and mitigate critical events.
- Be able to articulate with confidence and assertiveness when providing directions that require positive outcomes regarding life safety, incident stabilization and property preservation.
- I implemented an improved patrol plan which made a significant impact on the Veterans Experience with parking at the Las Vegas and Primary Care Clinic facilities.
- I complete and review individual officers Job Description making sure they have a firm understanding on their position.
- I maintain a positive rapport between the patrol officers, sergeants, higher police management and VA executive leadership.
- I have worked with and collaborated with internal as well as external agencies on existing policies as they impact the Medical Center and public with active role in the Code Green Committee (Disruptive Behavior Board) regarding the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA).
- Conducted Physical Security assessments, surveys, alarm checks and completed work orders for deficiencies on required memorandums for review and submission.
- Provided training to subordinates across all shifts and stations in NIK Kit Testing, De-escalation Training, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation level training and SFST basic and refresher training but not all inclusive of training provided that is accredited or recognized by external sources.
- As a Veterans Affairs Supervisory Police Officer, I'm responsible for the protection of all property and persons within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
- I enforce Federal, State, and local criminal codes as well as Veteran's Administration regulations originating in Federal Statutes in the physical protection of patients, visitors, and employees.
- I protect the civil rights of all individuals while on federally owned property.
- Conduct, review, and forward complex investigations for closure.
- Conduct cell phone 'Ping' with cell phone providers in emergent request for locating Veterans.
- Initiate external investigatory review of investigative reports through official means and requests.
- I am responsible for the preservation of a peaceful environment that is required for the operation of medical treatment programs.
- I investigate crimes that occur on VA controlled property.
- I conduct physical arrests to include booking individuals into County Jail through the Washington State Assimilative Crimes Act for mandatory arrests either misdemeanor and felony charges, or issue U.S. District Court Violation Notices.
- I have testified in both Federal and County courts.
- Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS)
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS)
- My Supervisory Police Officer duties include Managing shift responsibilities of four Primary Care Clinics (PCC) which includes four lead police officers, five to eight police officers; two remote PCCs with contract security officers.
- Ensuring officers are conducting vigorous and inquisitive patrol activities and that they meet special protective service requirements.
- I make sure officers are being seen during their patrols of the Medical Center.
- I go on patrols with the officers to observe their interactions with patients, staff, and visitors of the medical facility and make sure officers' quality of law enforcement and customer service skills are met.
- I make sure all officers assigned to my shift maintain the VA 'I Care' values commitment.
- I review officers' police reports checking for accuracy and completeness and ensuring that corrections are made when necessary.
- I make sure reports are completed in a timely manner and review all officers' daily journal activities.
- I make sure all officers' law enforcement and physical security standards and training requirements are maintained.
- I plan and coordinate the daily duty schedule along with the monthly work schedule to ensure staffing is covered.
- I recognize officers' poor and outstanding job performances.
- If I see an officer conducting their duties in a poor manner, I will discuss the issue with them and offer suggestions to improve their performance.
- If an officer continues to fail, I complete and conduct the proper disciplinary actions needed towards the individual.
- I also recognize officers' outstanding job performances and have worked diligently in getting those officers awards by working with the VA Awards Committee.
- I conduct monthly meetings with individual officers to assist them with any career advancement opportunities I feel would help them improve their role as a Police Officer or Supervisory in the VA Police Service.
- Also, propose new initiatives for continuity of operations that best serve the needs of the agency with collaborative and cooperative efforts establishing rapport with internal and external partners.
- Engage in tricky situations that require a high degree of ability to de-escalate and mitigate critical events.
- Be able to articulate with confidence and assertiveness when providing directions that require positive outcomes regarding life safety, incident stabilization and property preservation.
- I implemented an improved patrol plan which made a significant impact on the Veterans Experience with parking at the Las Vegas and Primary Care Clinic facilities.
- I complete and review individual officers Job Description making sure they have a firm understanding on their position.
- I maintain a positive rapport between the patrol officers, sergeants, higher police management and VA executive leadership.
- I have worked with and collaborated with internal as well as external agencies on existing policies as they impact the Medical Center and public with active role in the Code Green Committee (Disruptive Behavior Board) regarding the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA).
- Conducted Physical Security assessments, surveys, alarm checks and completed work orders for deficiencies on required memorandums for review and submission.
- Provided training to subordinates across all shifts and stations in NIK Kit Testing, De-escalation Training, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation level training and SFST basic and refresher training but not all inclusive of training provided that is accredited or recognized by external sources.
- As a Veterans Affairs Supervisory Police Officer, I'm responsible for the protection of all property and persons within the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
- I enforce Federal, State, and local criminal codes as well as Veteran's Administration regulations originating in Federal Statutes in the physical protection of patients, visitors, and employees.
- I protect the civil rights of all individuals while on federally owned property.
- Conduct, review, and forward complex investigations for closure.
- Conduct cell phone 'Ping' with cell phone providers in emergent request for locating Veterans.
- Initiate external investigatory review of investigative reports through official means and requests.
- I am responsible for the preservation of a peaceful environment that is required for the operation of medical treatment programs.
- I investigate crimes that occur on VA controlled property.
- I conduct physical arrests to include booking individuals into County Jail through the Washington State Assimilative Crimes Act for mandatory arrests either misdemeanor and felony charges, or issue U.S. District Court Violation Notices.
- I have testified in both Federal and County courts.
- Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS)
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Police Officer
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2021 - 01.2022
Police Officer
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2021 - 01.2022
Education
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Police training
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
Burien, WA05.2016
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Center
North Little Rock, AR08.2007
Technical or Occupational Certificate - chemistry/explosives
New Mexico Tech
Socorro, NM10.2001
Skills
Criminal investigations
Integrity and honesty
Legal compliance
Crime prevention
Report writing
Defensive tactics training
Search and seizure laws
Criminal law
Police reports
Crime scene processing
Community oriented policing
Relationship building and management
Officer training
Staff management
Work
702-791-9000, 14296
Timeline
Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - 05.2025
Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - 05.2025
Police Officer
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2021 - 01.2022
Police Officer
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2021 - 01.2022
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training Center
Technical or Occupational Certificate - chemistry/explosives
New Mexico Tech
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Police training
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission