K9 Handler

• Aug 2021 - Present

The K-9 Unit's mission is to support the precincts, special operations and investigative units of the Cobb County Sheriff Office and surrounding agencies. The unit currently has seven K-9 teams consisting of three breeds; Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds and a Dutch Shepherd. Two of these K-9 teams are capable of narcotics detection, evidence recovery and tracking. There are two dogs dedicated to explosive detection. The narcotics/patrol teams are certified nationally through the North American Police Work Dog Association and the National Narcotics Detector Dog Association. The explosive K-9 teams are certified through and members of the Georgia Emergency Management Explosive Detection Dog Program. In addition to patrol and investigative functions the unit conducts numerous demonstrations for the public throughout the year. Show less

Deputy Sheriff II

• Jul 2019 - Present

Under general supervision, exercises responsibilities for the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorneys' offices, or medical facilities. Works under stressful, high risk conditions.

Animal Control Officer II

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

Patrols County to locate and pick up stray animals and to look for animal control violations: enforces animal related laws and ordinances; assists animals in problem situations; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps; loads animals into cages; transports animals to animal shelter, veterinarian offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife; removes dead animals from roads; and assists law enforcement by removing animals from accident scenes or crime scenes. Responds to reports concerning various animal issues, such as animal bites, potential animal cruelty and abuse, animals in distress, stray and nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild and dangerous animals, sick and injured animals, animal behavior problems, or animal control laws; provides information and assistance; mediates and resolves citizen disputes; conducts investigations and interviews; issues citations and violations; and performs follow-up as appropriate. Processes captured animals and animals removed from homes or dangerous situations: handles, lifts, and carries animals, restraining as appropriate; handles frightened, fractious, and injured animals; checks animals for signs of rabies, disease, or other illnesses; quarantines exposed animals; assigns and transports animals to shelter; and prepares and maintains all related documentation. Interprets and enforces applicable animal control laws and ordinances, and all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures staff adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and issues citations to violators of animal control ordinances. Show less

Dive Operations

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

Research Assistant

• Oct 2013 - Dec 2013