Zachary Mitchell
Marlow,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
Duncan Police Department
Duncan, Oklahoma
12.2018 - Current
- Patrol community in the City of Duncan for criminal activity
- Enforce traffic infractions
- Work and report vehicle accidents
- Represent my department with ethics and integrity.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to identify potential suspects.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while conducting investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, weapons, documents, drugs.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Obtained search warrants and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
- Advised officers on proper procedures for gathering evidence at crime scenes.
- Identified patterns in criminal behavior that could be used for future investigations.
- Researched applicable laws when necessary for cases.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Assistant Chief
Marlow Fire Department
Marlow, OK
01.2010 - Current
- Leadership role over 25 Firefighters
- Scene Commander (Fires, Accidents, Medical)
- Crew Leader for Task Force Assignments
- Train and oversee Probationary Firefighters
- Oversee and finalize hiring process for firefighters
- Dictate appropriate discipline measures when needed
- Assist Fire Chief with annual budget.
- Assisted in development, implementation and monitoring of [Type] department budget and recommended relevant changes.
- Communicated with general public to answer questions, provide instruction and explain actions of [Type] department.
- Established effective communication channels between departments to facilitate information sharing.
- Accepted command of department in absence of [Type] Chief.
- Responded to calls and adopted necessary role within department response team.
- Organized training sessions for staff members to build their technical skillset and improve their productivity.
- Monitored departmental performance metrics and suggested improvements for efficiency.
- Conducted job interviews and hired new employees to accommodate [Type] department needs.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress on assigned tasks, provide feedback, and plan future activities.
- Participated in recruitment drives by conducting interviews with potential candidates.
- Provided guidance to staff members on day-to-day operations and long-term objectives.
Sherriff’s Deputy
Stephens County Sherriff’s Department
Stephens County, OK
05.2013 - 11.2018
- Patrol the communities in Stephens County for criminal activity
- Enforce traffic infractions
- 4 1/2 years of experience as a K-9 handler (Narcotic Detection, Tracking, Apprehension)
- 5 years working Narcotics
- Assisting local and state agencies with narcotic enforcement
- 2 years working criminal drug interdiction
- CIT(Crisis Intervention Team) trained
- Crime scene investigations
- Assist area first responders on various types of scenes
- Combat Medic Trained
- CLEET Certified Instructor.
- Assisted in apprehending suspects, responding to emergency calls, and providing first aid when necessary.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Enforced motor vehicle laws by issuing tickets for speeding or other infractions.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, orders of protection, eviction notices, summonses.
- Maintained knowledge of current state statutes pertaining to search and seizure laws.
- Trained new deputies on proper law enforcement techniques and protocols.
- Responded to disturbances such as domestic disputes or civil unrest while ensuring the safety of citizens.
- Conducted daily patrols of assigned areas to monitor for criminal activity and traffic violations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations involving cross-jurisdictional crimes.
- Developed strategies for crime prevention initiatives within assigned area of responsibility.
- Prepared detailed incident reports that included descriptions of events leading up to an arrest or investigation.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK12-2023
Advanced Peace Officer Certification -
CLEET
Oklahoma12-2023
Emergency Medical Responder -
Red River Technology Center
Duncan, OK10-2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- First Responder – demonstrates expertise in responding to calls regarding emergency incidents such as fire, road accidents, and medical emergencies Maintains a cool head and decisive manner to respond, evaluate, and execute the tasks needed for each individual case
- Managerial – demonstrated the ability to keep a crew on task, keep the workplace in order, and to establish a professional work environment Equipped to organize information, prioritize needs, and accomplish multiple tasks through participation in leadership and workplace groups
- Interpersonal – able to interact with diverse groups of people and positively contribute to an efficient working environment through interaction with clients, co-workers, and supervisors
- Testifying Skills
- Judicial Procedures Knowledge
- Researching Skills
- Report Preparation
- Collecting Evidence
- Interrogation Skills
- Community Policing
- Serving Search Warrants
- Controlled Tactical Operations
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Crime Solving
- Logical Reasoning
- Physical Fitness
- Case Reviews
- Judicial Procedures
- Legal Knowledge
- Patience and Persistence
Organizations And Services
- Volunteer firefighter at Marlow Fire Department
- Marlow Firefighters Association
- Duncan Fraternal Order of Police
References
- Brandon Burchfield, 580-475-2088, Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management
- Brian Greer, 580-475-8211, Self Employed
- Terry Turner, 580-641-2754, Cotton Electric
- Garret Hunt, 580-656-7262, Hunt Motor Company
- Jeremy Whitt, 580-641-1133, First Baptist Church Marlow
- Josh Branch, 580-656-7193, OSBI
- Paul Hoffman, 580-606-3514, Texas Department of Transportation- Special Agent
Training
- FEMA Basic Emergency Management Academy
- NIMS 100.B
- NIMS 200.B
- NIMS 700.A
- NIMS 800.B
- NIMS 701
- NIMS 702
- NIMS 703
- NIMS 704
- NIMS 300
- NIMS 400
- TIMS
- Wildland Fire Fighting: Fundamentals
- Wildland Fire Fighting: Skills
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness
- HazMat Operations
- NFPA Electric Vehicle Safety Training
- Structural Firefighter
- Vehicle Extrication Basics
- Calling the Mayday
- Meth Labs and Basic Crime Scene Investigation
- In House Instructor
- Pump Operations
- Emergency Medical Responder (Oklahoma Licensed)
Certification
- Less Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor
- Less Lethal Chemical Munitions Instructor
- Flashbang Instructor
- Aerosol Instructor
- JPX Pepperball Instructor
- Bola Wrap Instructor
- Basic Instructor Development
- FEMA Basic Emergency Management Academy Graduate
- ICS 300
- ICS 400
- OSU Fire Safety Instructor
- NTOA SWAT Operator
- Crisis Intervention Trained
- Reid Technique (Basic and Advanced)
- Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics - Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Investigator Course
- Part 107 Drone Pilot
Timeline
Detective
Duncan Police Department
12.2018 - Current
Sherriff’s Deputy
Stephens County Sherriff’s Department
05.2013 - 11.2018
Assistant Chief
Marlow Fire Department
01.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Police Science
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Advanced Peace Officer Certification -
CLEET
Emergency Medical Responder -
Red River Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
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