Shawn Merrick
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff offering sixteen years experience in law enforcement landscape. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety through patrol details and during community events. Resourceful worker with commitment to integrity and honesty. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated to learning and teaching in all environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff- Master Field Training Officer
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
08.2007 - Current
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- I have been involved in higher complex incidents which require a great deal of attention to detail.
- I was a Field Training Officer for six years which required me to learn all different types of learning needs which makes me more adaptable.
- As the Master Field Officer I regularly planned and operated large scale tactical training for large groups. I also planned and organized the training of new recruits and their training officers during their field training process.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Emergency Medical Technician
Geber Ambulance
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Security Supervisor
Wackenhut Security Services
10.2002 - 09.2005
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
Education
Criminal Justice
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA11.2007
Fire Science
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ2004
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Court Proceedings
- Information Verification
- File and Records Management
- Safety and Security
- Incident Investigation
- Witness Interviewing
- Street Patrol
- Emergency Management
- Control Crowd
- Incident Response
Accomplishments
- While working as a Field Training Officer, I supervised a team of more than thirty department members while conducting high risk operations.
- Trained dozens of new deputies and seeing them become outstanding deputies.
- Conducted thousands of investigations which have resulted in the arrest of dangerous fugitives.
- Received several unit level and department level accommodations.
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification : 08/07-current
- Master Field Training Deputy : 2017-current
- California POST Academy Instructor
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff- Master Field Training Officer
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
08.2007 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Geber Ambulance
01.2005 - 08.2007
Security Supervisor
Wackenhut Security Services
10.2002 - 09.2005
Criminal Justice
East Los Angeles College
Fire Science
Pima Community College
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