Experience

Weatherford Police Department

• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commander, Patrol Division

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  The Patrol Division is made up of 4 patrol Sergeants, 5 patrol Corporals, 20 full-time sworn officers, and 5 part-time sworn officers. In addition, there is 1 part-time fleet management coordinator and 1 part-time public safety officer assigned to the division as well. The division is responsible for providing basic police services to a growing population currently in excess of 35,000 citizens and covers over 28 square miles. Budgetary responsibilities include overseeing the division's budget as well as the department's fleet budget for the care and maintenance of all vehicles. Show less

• Commander, Support Division

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  The Support Division of the Weatherford Police Department consists of Telecommunications, Records, Professional Standards, TPCA Accreditation, Training, Community Services, and Court Bailiff. Duty tasks include dealing with personnel issues, disciplinary action, citizen complaints, staffing needs, division problems, requests for funding, policy and procedure development and review, budget planning, development and control, short- and long-term planning. Additional responsibilities include Custodian of Records overseeing all FOIA requests for the department as well as overseeing the recruiting and hiring processes. Show less

• Police Sergeant

  • Feb 2012 - Oct 2021

  A. Schedule personnel, make duty assignments, and evaluate job performance of Patrol Officers and Corporals on assigned shift/section; brief and inspect assigned personnel.B. Investigates complaints on police personnel and recommends proper training or discipline if appropriate.C. Interprets, defends, and applies department policies and procedures in all situations to include unusual or difficult circumstances.D. Instructs, trains, and directs subordinates in police work, law enforcement problems, department policies, procedures, and directives.E. Coordinates FTO training program on his or her shift.F. Supervise and assist Police Officers and Corporals while performing law enforcement duties such as; calls for service, investigating accidents and criminal incidents, serving warrants, and making arrests; search and photograph crime scenes to obtain evidence; question witnesses and suspects and take statements and depositions; participate in traffic patrol/enforcement; testify in court.G. Approves reports of subordinate employees.H. Responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public and resolves problems in a professional manner.I. Reviews and ensures the correct preparation and maintenance of various records and reports; prepares and maintains department records and reports.J. In the absence of the Police Commander acts as superior officer.K. Prepare and present written and oral reports.L. Other related duties as required. Show less

• Patrol Officer

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2012

  1) Handle suspects, law violators, and prisoners according to departmental policies and procedures, using knowledge of effective law enforcement techniques acquired through training and experience.2) Patrols in assigned vehicle maintaining constant vigilance for traffic violations, and hazards to life or property; takes appropriate action as required.3) Respond to felony-in-progress or "assist the officer" calls as quickly and safely as possible to protect Officers, victims, and bystanders, to apprehend suspects, and to recover any property or evidence.4) Secure crime scene to maintain integrity of physical evidence; gather evidence using appropriate procedures.5) Operate vehicle in safe and courteous manner.6) Maintain firearms proficiency through practice and training; cleans and inspect weapons.7) Maintain physical fitness for properly fulfilling all duties and responsibilities.8) Analyze criminal, emergency, and law violation situations to determine best method of handling. For example, determines sufficiency of evidence to justify an arrest and/or search; decide whether assistance from others (such as supervisors, detectives, ambulance service, medical examiner, etc.) is needed; decide what weapon and force, if any, should be used when faced with resistance to arrest; determine appropriate actions with suspected intoxicated drivers and/or traffic violators.9) Complete reports and forms in a timely manner as required by proper legal procedures.10) Testifies in court, presenting all relevant information in an objective manner; prepares for hearings and court appearances by reviewing reports, records, and other relevant information.11) Maintains all training requirements as established by TCOLE, maintains all current certifications received.12) Provide a customer service/community policing attitude and response to all circumstances and situations. Show less



Abilene Police Dept

• Abilene, Texas

• Patrol Officer / Traffic Officer

  • Oct 2001 - Mar 2006