Sean Reed
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Summary
Retired Law Enforcement Officer with the US Forest Service 24 years on the Deschutes National Forest. Skilled in federal investigations and interagency collaboration. Proven track record in search and rescue operations and visitor safety education. Strong leadership abilities and firearms proficiency, effectively building community trust while enhancing natural resource protection. Committed to excellence in emergency response and conflict de-escalation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
US Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations
08.2001 - 03.2025
- Enforced federal laws, regulations, and policies related to public lands, natural resources, and visitor conduct.
- Conducted investigations into illegal activities such as poaching, timber theft, drug production, and vandalism.
- Patrolled remote forest areas on foot, vehicle, ATV, and snowmobile to ensure visitor compliance and safety.
- Partnered with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate operations and enhance resource protection.
- Provided search and rescue support, emergency response, and first aid to distressed visitors.
- Delivered educational outreach programs on forest conservation, fire prevention, and responsible recreation.
- Supervised and mentored junior officers and seasonal enforcement personnel.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Education
No Degree -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Glynco, GA01-2002
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05-1991
Skills
- Federal Law Enforcement & Investigations
- Natural Resource & Environmental Protection
- Search & Rescue Operations
- Interagency Collaboration & Coordination
- Visitor Safety & Public Education
- Incident Command & Emergency Response
- Report Writing & Case Documentation
- Leadership & Training
- Wildfire Investigation
- ARPA Investigation
- Timber Theft Investigations
- Firearms proficiency
- Patrol procedures
- Arrest techniques
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- CPR/First Aid
- Wildland Fire Investigator
- Aerial marijuana garden spotter
- LEDS/NCIC
- Narcan Adminstration
- Radar use
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
US Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations
08.2001 - 03.2025
No Degree -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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