Sylvester Brown III
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in school safety and youth mentorship. Skilled in conflict resolution and community collaboration, contributing to improved student engagement and crisis response. Eager to leverage expertise in fostering safe, supportive environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Resource Officer
City Of Arlington Police Department
Arlington, Texas
02.2002 - 02.2022
- Maintained a proactive presence in classrooms and hallways to deter misconduct and ensure student safety.
- Enforced school safety policies and regulations effectively.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance school climate and support student well-being.
- Developed relationships with students to foster trust and communication.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fights, medical issues, or suspicious activity.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies with investigations related to criminal activity on campus.
- Worked closely with mental health professionals when responding to crises involving suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
- Responded to incidents quickly and documented occurrences thoroughly.
- Conducted regular safety drills and emergency response training sessions.
- Educated students on positive behaviors to foster a culture of respect and reduce disciplinary incidents.
- Enforced laws related to juveniles by issuing citations or making arrests when appropriate.
Youth Pastor
Morningstar Baptist Church
Grand Prairie, Texas
01.1999 - 03.2002
- Led youth group meetings to foster spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse age groups within the youth program.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions to empower leaders in youth ministry initiatives.
- Collaborated with parents to support their children's spiritual development and involvement.
- Mentored young leaders in developing their skills for future ministry roles within the church.
- Taught Bible study classes to high schoolers.
- Maintained regular communication with parents of youth members.
- Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
- Initiated fundraising campaigns for youth ministry programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Univesity Of Oklahoa
Edmond, OK07-1985
Skills
- School policy enforcement
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency response training
- Crisis planning
- Emergency planning
- Campus safety strategies
- Law enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- De-escalation techniques
- Crime prevention
- Substance abuse prevention
- Student support programs
- Youth violence prevention
- Student engagement
- Community collaboration
- Effective communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Problem-solving aptitude
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
School Resource Officer
City Of Arlington Police Department
02.2002 - 02.2022
Youth Pastor
Morningstar Baptist Church
01.1999 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Univesity Of Oklahoa