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Virgil Helton

Denham Springs,LA

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer 3-A

LSU Police Department
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2024 - Current
  • Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
  • Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
  • Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
  • Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, and radar guns to complete job duties.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
  • Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
  • Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
  • Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
  • Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
  • Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
  • Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
  • Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
  • Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.

Police Officer 3-A

Southeastern LA University Police Department
Hammond, LA
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Police Officer 2-A

Dept Of Agriculture Fisheries & Forrestry
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.

Wheel Driving Instructor

Behind, Blue Line Driving Academy
Denham Springs, LA
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Louisiana State certified driving instructor
  • I teach both minor and adult students to operate a vehicle in the state of Louisiana, which then allows them to acquire a Louisiana State Driver's License
  • U.S
  • Border Patrol Agent

DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2000 - 10.2021
  • Border Patrol agents patrol the southwest border as well as work at federal immigration checkpoints
  • While assigned to the Baton Rouge Border Patrol station, in the New Orleans Sector, I have conducted highway patrol, performed bus station checks and conducted crew checks on various ships
  • I have been involved in, & served numerous warrants for, several multi-agency operations targeting human trafficking, child pornography and various other natures of crimes.

Crew-Chief

U.S. Air Force
Oscoda, MI
12.1988 - 12.1992
  • As a B-52 Crew chief I conducted various in-depth inspections as well as performed maintenance and repair tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs, AR
05-1988

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Skills

  • Investigations
  • Driving Experience
  • Surveillance
  • Loss Prevention
  • Military Experience
  • Security
  • Law Enforcement
  • CCTV
  • Languages
  • Spanish - Expert
  • Certifications and Licenses
  • National Training Standards certified Single Scope Background Investigator
  • July 2021 to Present
  • I conduct in-depth background investigations on individuals seeking employment with government
  • Entities at city, state and federal levels

Timeline

Police Officer 3-A

LSU Police Department
08.2024 - Current

Police Officer 3-A

Southeastern LA University Police Department
06.2023 - 08.2024

Police Officer 2-A

Dept Of Agriculture Fisheries & Forrestry
03.2023 - 06.2023

Wheel Driving Instructor

Behind, Blue Line Driving Academy
02.2022 - 03.2023

DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
06.2000 - 10.2021

Crew-Chief

U.S. Air Force
12.1988 - 12.1992

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Arkansas State University

High School Diploma -

Hot Springs High School
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