William Jackson
Hobbs,NM
Summary
With a distinguished career at the Lea County Sheriff's Office, I excel in law enforcement, showcasing exceptional decision-making and community relations skills. My background includes mastering arrest procedures and fostering public safety, significantly contributing to crime reduction. Recognized for superior performance, I bring a results-driven approach to achieving public safety objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy
Lea County Sheriff's Office
1417 S. Commercial
01.2018 - Current
- The two primary functions of the Patrol Division are community safety and crime reduction. Patrol Deputies respond to calls for service. Their duties include traffic enforcement and safety, traffic crash investigations, crimes in progress, crime prevention, and community relations.
- provide security to the Lea County Courthouse, courtroom security in the district courtrooms, and assists in bailiff duties for the District Court Judges. The transports division is responsible for transporting inmates to and from the courts within Lea County and transporting inmates to Lea County from across the United States.
Patrol Sergeant
Tatum Police Department
411 E. Broadway Tatum New Mexico
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure while making critical decisions to protect public safety.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
Electrician
Watson Hopper
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Wired solar powered light trailers.
Police Officer
Hobbs Police Department
300 N. Turner Hobbs New Mexico
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer
Shippensburg University
1817 Old Main Dr, Shippensburg PA
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
Cannon Air Force Base Clovis New Mexico
12.2002 - 07.2011
- Demonstrated proficiency in using specialized tools, equipment, and software necessary for efficient F-16 aircraft maintenance.
- Achieved superior performance ratings on annual evaluations, reflecting dedication to quality workmanship and adherence to established guidelines.
- Participated in cross-functional teams for special projects, contributing valuable insight from a maintenance perspective.
- Played a key role in maintaining an impressive average sortie generation rate through timely troubleshooting and repair efforts.
Electrician
United States Air Force National Guard
Fort Indian Town Gap P.A.
12.2002 - 07.2011
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Police Officer
Susquehanna Township Police Department
1900 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg PA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Twp High School
Harrisburg, PA06.2002
Skills
- Law Enforcement
- Interview techniques
- Public Safety
- Arrest procedures
- Criminal Investigations
- Defensive Tactics
- Prisoner Transport
- Surveillance
- Court Proceedings
- Crime investigation
- Background Investigations
- Serving court documents
- Community policing
- Witness interviews
- Subpoena delivery
- Court Testimony
- Courthouse security
- Accident investigation
- Witness interviewing
- Criminal Law
- Courtroom Testimony
- Decision-Making
- Case report writing
- Community Relations
- Report Writing
- Public relations
- Public Service
- Search and seizure procedures
- First Aid
- Police Patrol Operations
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Warrant procedures
Timeline
Deputy
Lea County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Tatum Police Department
05.2017 - 01.2018
Electrician
Watson Hopper
10.2016 - 05.2017
Police Officer
Hobbs Police Department
07.2013 - 02.2016
Police Officer
Shippensburg University
06.2010 - 02.2013
Police Officer
Susquehanna Township Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
12.2002 - 07.2011
Electrician
United States Air Force National Guard
12.2002 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Twp High School