William Hammon
Pleasant View,TN
Summary
Experienced Police K9 Patrol Sergeant and decorated Veteran with a proven track record of excellence in training, leadership, and cross-cultural engagement. Adept at meticulously selecting trainers, designing curricula, and implementing strategic course plans to exceed rigorous training objectives. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments and delivering comprehensive courses across various subjects. Demonstrates exceptional business acumen and financial proficiency, with a keen ability to forecast trends and deliver compelling presentations. Specializing in canine training and troubleshooting, team development, account management, first aid, and innovative product adaptation to mission requirements. Signifying exemplary leadership, fostering cohesive teams, and maintaining impeccable organizational standards. Passionate about delivering top-tier performance and continuously enhancing operational effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Protection Security
Dolly Parton Productions
10.2022 - Current
- Developed improved training methods with a focus on public safety and officer awareness
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets
- Traveled throughout the world with a team while evaluating the environment for security and safety utilizing both K9’s and other security members.
- Enhanced training processes for both clients and departments to increase overall functionality.
Executive Security K9 Handler
Squadron Augmented Protection Services
10.2022 - Current
- Developed improved K9 training methods with a focus on public safety and officer awareness
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Prevented potential bomb threats by conducting explosive detection sweeps with a certified explosives-detection K9 partner at various locations.
Tennessee Ranger K9 Handler
Tennessee Rangers
10.2022 - Current
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing K9 training and reinforcing methods taught in classes
- Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters by utilizing K9s, and administering emergency medical aid
- Increased productivity by supervising daily activities in both K9 deployments and standard operations
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect health and wellbeing
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Police K9 Sergeant, Patrol
Delta Police Department
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Managed, trained, and implemented successful K9 Field Training Program
- Designed, established, and supervised the K9 Program for the department
- Organized training and coached team members in best practices when working with K9s
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Army
02.2011 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Lead over 100 successful combat patrols utilizing Military Working Detection Dogs to locate improvised explosive devices
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use, and home security
- Completed Police Academy K9 Courses and one Military K9 Training Course.
Education
Police Academy - Law Enforcement Administration
Technical School of The Rockies
Delta, Colorado12.2015
High School Diploma -
Montrose High School
Montrose, Colorado05.2010
Skills
- Canine Handling (K9)/ Training/ Certifying/ Program management
- Scent Discrimination Training
- Handler Protection Training
- Explosive Detection Proficiency
- Coaching and mentoring
- Personnel supervision
- Performance Appraisals
- Criminal investigation
- Scheduling
- Business Operations
- Quality Management
- Promotional Planning
- Prospecting Clients
- Data Management
- Strategic planning
- Staff Management
- Team Building
Certification
- Member of United States Police Canine Association (Current)
- Front Line Leadership Institute (2021)
- P.O.S.T Certifications
- Colorado Police Canine Association Best Patrol Deployment (2020)
- Colorado Police Canine Association Certifications
- National Police Canine Association Certifications
- K9 Working Dogs International Handler Course. Certification (09/2018)
- Detector Dog Handler Course (01/2012)
- Explosives K9 Imprint Training 02/2012)
- Tactical explosive Detector Dog Course (03/2012)
- K9 Decoy Seminar (11/20)
- Jackson WY, National Police K9 Seminar (2020)
- Field Training Officer School (02/2018)
- FBI Arrest Control
- Emergency Management Institute Course (FEMA) (2015)
- Infantry Training Course (02/2011)
- Army Airborne Course (06/2011)
- Combat Life Saving Course
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Army Commendation Medal (09/2012)
Timeline
Executive Protection Security
Dolly Parton Productions
10.2022 - Current
Executive Security K9 Handler
Squadron Augmented Protection Services
10.2022 - Current
Tennessee Ranger K9 Handler
Tennessee Rangers
10.2022 - Current
Police K9 Sergeant, Patrol
Delta Police Department
02.2016 - 10.2021
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Army
02.2011 - 08.2018
Police Academy - Law Enforcement Administration
Technical School of The Rockies
High School Diploma -
Montrose High School
- Member of United States Police Canine Association (Current)
- Front Line Leadership Institute (2021)
- P.O.S.T Certifications
- Colorado Police Canine Association Best Patrol Deployment (2020)
- Colorado Police Canine Association Certifications
- National Police Canine Association Certifications
- K9 Working Dogs International Handler Course. Certification (09/2018)
- Detector Dog Handler Course (01/2012)
- Explosives K9 Imprint Training 02/2012)
- Tactical explosive Detector Dog Course (03/2012)
- K9 Decoy Seminar (11/20)
- Jackson WY, National Police K9 Seminar (2020)
- Field Training Officer School (02/2018)
- FBI Arrest Control
- Emergency Management Institute Course (FEMA) (2015)
- Infantry Training Course (02/2011)
- Army Airborne Course (06/2011)
- Combat Life Saving Course
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Army Commendation Medal (09/2012)
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