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Terry Bechtold

Billings,MT

Summary

Responsible retired law enforcement with 36 years of experience with a thorough knowledge of the law and established procedures. Strong problem-solving skills to perform under stress when confronted with the unexpected. Talented at serving subpoenas, patrolling, and investigating various crimes.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Big Horn County Sheriff's Deputy/ Sergeant

Big Horn County
03.2015 - 10.2025
  • Investigated crimes, interviewed witnesses, and victims and gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
  • Patrolled in assigned district in patrol car for purpose of observing area for possible criminal activity.
  • Prepared, processed, and transmitted various reports.
  • Served as witness in court and provided evidence as required. Supervised Deputies and corrected report and assisted when called upon.

Warehouse Worker

Big Rock Sports LLc
03.2013 - 03.2015

Filled orders using scanning tool to pick and pack orders for customer, also operated scissor lift and pallet jack to unload trucks and put away inventory

Police Officer

City of Billings
02.1985 - 10.2012

Enforce city, state and Federal laws, investigated criminal and traffic violations, prepared documents for court, testify in court as called upon. Train new officers. Conduct investigations, teach classes as needed and work as a team.

Education

Various Law Enforcement Classes

Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Helena, MT
04.1987

Electrician, Electronics, Fire Fighting

US NAVY
San Diego, CA/ Great Lakes, Ill
08.1978

Psychology, World History, English Composition,

Chapman College
U S NAvy

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Baker, MT
05.1977

Skills

  • Good at problem solving, good communicator, reliable, on time, people person, easy going, use to dealing with people in stressful situations
  • Public safety
  • First aid and CPR
  • De escalation tactics
  • Crisis management

Awards

  • Two Medals of Honor
  • Medal of Merit
  • Navy Good Conduct
  • Inducted in the Crow Nation
  • Numerous letters of appreciation from Supervisors and citizens

Timeline

Big Horn County Sheriff's Deputy/ Sergeant

Big Horn County
03.2015 - 10.2025

Warehouse Worker

Big Rock Sports LLc
03.2013 - 03.2015

Police Officer

City of Billings
02.1985 - 10.2012

Various Law Enforcement Classes

Montana Law Enforcement Academy

Electrician, Electronics, Fire Fighting

US NAVY

Psychology, World History, English Composition,

Chapman College

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Terry Bechtold