Thomas Villa
Edwardsville
Summary
Personable and dedicated with strong sense of duty and integrity. Knowledgeable in law enforcement principles and skilled in conflict resolution and community engagement. Committed to maintaining public safety and fostering trust within community. Excited and eager to tackle a new aspect within this evolving career field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Wyandotte County Unified Government
11.2020 - Current
.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Investigated incidents and crimes and collected evidence.
- Testified effectively in court, presenting clear evidence that contributed to successful case outcomes.
- Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
Correctional Officer
Kansas Department Of Corrections
06.2018 - 11.2020
- 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.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turner High School
Kansas City, KS05-2017
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid training
- Integrity and ethics
- Conflict resolution skills
- Incident response
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Mental health awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Defensive tactics
- Contraband seizure
Accomplishments
2016-Achieved rhe rank of eagle scout
2018- Certificate of Appreciation for dedication and professionalism during a fire and evacuation of a cell house. Quickly and safely evacuating offenders in a safe manner prevented inmates from being placed in harms way of the fire.
2022- Letter of appreciation for conducting a search and recovering dangerous contraband without direction to do so.
2022-Letter of appreciation for responding to a call for Deputy needing assistance while off duty and assisting in restraining and securing an attacking inmate.
2024-Letter of appreciation for assisting in the collection of vital evidence to a felony case.
Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS-100
- FEMA National Incident Management IS-00700.b
- NW3C Introduction to Intelligence IA098
- NW3C Stress and Resilience in Law Enforcement W1100
- NW3C "Being the Pro in Proactive Investigations"
- NW3C Unveiling Domestic Partner Stalking: Empowering Victims and Investigating Crimes
- NW3C Social Media and Networking C1131
- NOVA Intermediate Shield Course
- TEK 84 Intercept Basic Radiation Safety & Operator Training
- GLOVE-CEW by compliant technologies
- Axon Academy TASER X26p & TASER 7
- PREA Training
Past Certifications (inactive)
Trainings By Kansas Department of Corrections
- Basic Training Course for Corrections Officers
- Information Security and Technology Security Awareness
- Victim Services
- Stress Awareness
- K9 Searches
- Medical Emergency response, occupational Exposure
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- FEMA 700A
- Fire and Safety Procedures
- FEMA 100C
- Transport/Escorts/Restraints
- Uniform Orientation
- PREA
- Chemical Munitions
- Avoiding Positional Asphyxia
- Suicide prevention/Intervention
- Riot training
- Crowd Control Tactics
Goals
I would like to earn my way into a position on a unit focused primarily on drug collection and distribution to stop the the flow and contact of drugs to the public. I would also like to work on a team that focuses on cyber crime especially those against minors.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Wyandotte County Unified Government
11.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
Kansas Department Of Corrections
06.2018 - 11.2020
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS-100
- FEMA National Incident Management IS-00700.b
- NW3C Introduction to Intelligence IA098
- NW3C Stress and Resilience in Law Enforcement W1100
- NW3C "Being the Pro in Proactive Investigations"
- NW3C Unveiling Domestic Partner Stalking: Empowering Victims and Investigating Crimes
- NW3C Social Media and Networking C1131
- NOVA Intermediate Shield Course
- TEK 84 Intercept Basic Radiation Safety & Operator Training
- GLOVE-CEW by compliant technologies
- Axon Academy TASER X26p & TASER 7
- PREA Training
High School Diploma -
Turner High School
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