Jonathan Brown
Morgantown
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Truck Driver
Continental Express
Sidney
05.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles across various routes ensuring timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of travel, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Adhered to all federal and state regulations governing transportation operations.
- Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues prior to departure.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
Police Sergeant
Indiana University
Bloomington
05.2020 - 04.2025
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 7 officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Directed traffic enforcement initiatives, significantly reducing number of road accidents in high-risk areas.
K9 Handler
Indianapolis International Airport Police Dept.
10.2006 - 05.2020
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships by participating in cross-training exercises with other specialized units within the agency.
- Prevented potential bomb threats by conducting explosive detection sweeps with a certified explosives-detection K9 partner at various locations.
- Established positive connections between law enforcement and local schools through engaging educational presentations involving the role of a K9 handler.
- Safeguarded VIPs or dignitaries during visits or events by utilizing K9 security capabilities in a discreet and professional manner.
- Collaborated with other agencies for joint operations, maximizing effectiveness of combined resources and skills.
- Increased overall safety at large-scale events by conducting thorough security sweeps with the K9 partner prior to event commencement.
- Ensured the health and well-being of the K9 partner through proper care, exercise, and nutrition management.
- Enhanced K9 unit performance by conducting regular training sessions and drills.
- Maintained accurate records on K9 training progress, certifications, and deployment outcomes for department review.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed visual inspections of training aids (explosives) to check quality against standards.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
Police Officer
Trafalgar Police Department
07.1998 - 10.2006
- 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.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Correctional Officer
Brown County Sheriff's Office
08.1993 - 07.1998
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Warehouse Worker
D.C. Heath
05.1991 - 08.1993
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Increased accuracy of inventory records through meticulous documentation and regular audits.
- Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy, double-checking each order against its picking list.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Explosives Detection K9 Handler
Homeland Security K-9 School, San Antonio Texas
10.2015 - 12.2015
Class 98-135 - Law Enforcement
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
10.1998 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Faithway Christian School
Indianapolis, INInstructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Firearms Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Patrol Rifle Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
2008 Camp Atterbury
FBI SWAT School
Skills
- Performance appraisals
- Team management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Active shooter training
- Policy enforcement
- Police reports
- Firearms training
- Workload balancing
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Professionalism
Timeline
Professional Truck Driver
Continental Express
05.2025 - Current
Police Sergeant
Indiana University
05.2020 - 04.2025
Certificate Of Completion - Explosives Detection K9 Handler
Homeland Security K-9 School, San Antonio Texas
10.2015 - 12.2015
K9 Handler
Indianapolis International Airport Police Dept.
10.2006 - 05.2020
Class 98-135 - Law Enforcement
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
10.1998 - 12.1998
Police Officer
Trafalgar Police Department
07.1998 - 10.2006
Correctional Officer
Brown County Sheriff's Office
08.1993 - 07.1998
Warehouse Worker
D.C. Heath
05.1991 - 08.1993
High School Diploma -
Faithway Christian School
Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Firearms Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Patrol Rifle Instructor
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
2008 Camp Atterbury
FBI SWAT School