Austin Hodson
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with experience at Savannah Police Department, skilled in criminal investigations and conflict de-escalation. Adept at adapting to high-pressure situations, utilizing sound judgment to ensure public safety and foster trust within diverse communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Savannah Police Department
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- 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 preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
Georgia Army National Guard
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize the use of UAVs in various applications, such as surveillance, mapping, and environmental monitoring.
- Increased overall team situational awareness by sharing vital information gathered from aerial reconnaissance efforts.
- Demonstrated adaptability during changing mission parameters by quickly adjusting flight plans and strategies as needed.
- Assisted Border Patrol with tracking subjects during hot pursuits utilizing high-resolution aerial photography capabilities.
- Contributed to successful mission outcomes by effectively coordinating with ground support personnel and maintaining open communication channels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operator
Cochise College
09-2024
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA05-2018
Skills
- Report writing
- Secret government clearance
- Search and seizure procedures
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Criminal investigations
Certification
- POST Certified
- Criminal Justice Specialist Certificate
- Army Basic Leader Course Certificate
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator Certificate
- CIT Certificate
- SFST Certificate
Various Army Achievement Medals
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (Two Awards)
- Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Basic Aviation Badge
Timeline
Police Officer
Savannah Police Department
09.2022 - Current
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
Georgia Army National Guard
06.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Operator
Cochise College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Savannah Technical College
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