Steven Watson
Galena,KS
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Deputy Sheriff with Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, skilled in incident response and de-escalation techniques. Proven track record in enhancing public safety through effective collaboration and training. Recognized for leadership in mentoring new deputies and executing civil processes with integrity and professionalism. Committed to continuous improvement and community service.
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, ready to excel in this role. Skilled in public safety, conflict resolution, and criminal investigations, consistently achieving results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Strong communicator and problem solver with focus on maintaining community trust and ensuring justice. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in meeting ever-changing demands.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Served Civil Process, Warrants, Evictions, Foreclosure's, and Seizure's of funds and property.
- Joint member of the Cherokee County SWAT team, provided training to new members.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
- Demonstrated leadership ability within department ranks by mentoring junior deputies and serving as a reliable source of support for colleagues.
Education
Law Enforcement Academy - Law Enforcement
KLETC
Hutchinson, KS09-2017
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA01-1992
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Patrol operations
- Civil processes
- Inmate processing
- Arrest procedures
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - Current
Law Enforcement Academy - Law Enforcement
KLETC
High School Diploma -
East High School
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