Thomas McPhail
Burleson,TX
Summary
Experienced School Resource Officer of over 20 years with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities. Able to be flexible with the needs of the school whether enforcing the law or building rapport with and mentoring students.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff Bailiff
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - Current
- Field Training Officer for new deputies.
- Court security for felony trials including murders and capital murders.
- Handled large dockets of in-custody inmates and out-of-custody defendants.
- Made multiple arrests and wrote multiple arrest reports.
- Streamlined court processes with effective coordination of scheduling, paperwork, and communication between all parties involved.
- Maintained a professional courtroom environment by enforcing proper etiquette and decorum among all participants.
Armed Security Officer
Bell Helicopter Textron
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
School Resource Officer
Arlington Police Department
01.1998 - 08.2017
- Ensure the safety of the students and faculty on each campus
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Enforcing state laws and city ordinances.
- Counseled and mentored multiple students.
- Served as an advisor for two teen programs in the evenings called Arlington Police Explorers and High School Citizens Police Academy.
Field Training Officer
Arlington Police Department
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Conducted regular assessments to gauge trainee competence in critical skills, adjusting training plans as needed to address gaps in knowledge or ability.
- Mentored new officers throughout their probationary period, offering guidance on best practices for successful career advancement within the department.
Police Officer
Arlington Police Department
12.1989 - 12.1995
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Patrolled a specific beat and enforced city ordinances, traffic and state laws.
Education
Completed a minimum of 40 hours training in Law Enforcement each year for the last 27 plus years. - Peace Officer License
Arlington Police Academy
Arlington, TXBachelor of Arts - Accounting
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX05.1988
Skills
- Master Peace Officer
- Field Training Officer
- Certified School-based Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified Mental Health Officer
- Certified Basic Instructor
References
- Jay King, close friend, (817)992-2125, crittercareconnection@gmail.com
- Billy Carmichael, Sheriff Deputy Bailiff, Tarrant County Court, WMCarmichael@tarrantcountytexas.gov
- Richard Morrison, School Resource Officer, Arlington Police Department, (817)614-0770, richard.morrison@arlingtontx.gov
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff Bailiff
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Bell Helicopter Textron
09.2017 - 02.2018
School Resource Officer
Arlington Police Department
01.1998 - 08.2017
Field Training Officer
Arlington Police Department
01.1996 - 01.1998
Police Officer
Arlington Police Department
12.1989 - 12.1995
Completed a minimum of 40 hours training in Law Enforcement each year for the last 27 plus years. - Peace Officer License
Arlington Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Texas Lutheran University
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