Thomas Cook
Circleville,OH
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Sheriff from Franklin County Sheriff's Office, adept in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Excelled in maintaining public safety through effective crime prevention and investigation, showcasing integrity and superior relationship-building skills. Proven track record in leveraging advanced technology for investigative excellence, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and community trust.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriffs Office
Columbus Ohio
09.2022 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for efficient information gathering during investigations and daily operations.
Highway Maintenance Worker
Pickaway County Engineer
Circleville, OH
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during daily tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
- Reduced roadway hazards by performing thorough debris removal and maintaining clear drainage systems.
Correctional Officer
State of Ohio
Orient, OH
11.2001 - 09.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Education
High School Diploma - High School
Westfall High School
Williamsport, OH05.2000
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Physical fitness
- Interview techniques
- Crime investigation
- Defensive tactics
- Public safety
- Relationship building and management
- Courtroom testimony
- Arrest procedures
- Inmate processing
- Civil processes
- Prisoner transport
- Crime prevention
- Law enforcement
- Emergency management
- Criminal law
- Crime scene investigation
- Accident investigation
- Witness interviewing
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriffs Office
09.2022 - Current
Highway Maintenance Worker
Pickaway County Engineer
09.2021 - 09.2022
Correctional Officer
State of Ohio
11.2001 - 09.2021
High School Diploma - High School
Westfall High School