David Pouler
Grovetown
Summary
Professional with strong background in investigative work, adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
Georgia Public Defender Council
11.2022 - Current
- Started as County employee then made lateral move as a State employee in 2024, all under the GPDC umbrella.
- Worked closely with assigned attorneys to gather and review evidence to develop case strategy.
- Field operations included but not limited to, scene visits to collect surveillance footage or take photos; locate and interview witnesses and/or victims; serve subpoenas; and collect documents.
- Jail visits to interview clients or conduct intake applications for potential clients.
- Used job specific applications such as CLEAR or LexisNexis to find updated contact information for clients, witnesses, or victims.
- Input detailed notes and narratives of the work conducted into our dedicated case management software.
Police Officer
Augusta University Police Department
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Patrol assigned areas and enforce laws associated with O.C.G.A.
- Ensuring the safety and security of hospital, campus and immediate surrounding areas by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement with crime
- Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes
- Processing incident reports with accurate detail and factual information
Victim Advocate
Aiken County Government
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Review police department crime reports and initiate contact with victims of crime; advise them of their rights and assist them in navigating through the criminal justice system
- Provide crisis intervention, ongoing emotional support, encouragement and information to victims as the case moves through the criminal justice system
- Assist victims in applying for benefits including reimbursements for lost wages and medical expenses
- Initiate and maintain case logs, document case activities, and maintain files
- Accompany victims to court proceedings and speak on their behalf if need be
Engineer/EMT
Columbia County Fire Rescue
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Provide public service by responding to all emergency fire, medical, and hazardous incidents to protect life and property
- Drive and operate apparatus in a safe manner and with due regard when responding to emergency incidents
- Participate in training to develop and/or maintain skills needed to preform the duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Log and accurately document actions taken on each call of service
Prosthetic Technician
Augusta Orthotics and Prosthetics Incorporated
08.2010 - 10.2014
- Make and fabricate artificial limbs with various power, pneumatic, and hand tools
- Take proper protective precautions by utilizing PPE and safety measures required when using trade specific tools and materials
- As an amputee myself I met with other amputees to encourage their journey being an amputee
Firefighter/EMT
Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue (becomes CCFR as noted above)
04.2009 - 07.2012
- Provide public service by responding to all emergency fire, medical, and hazardous incidents to protect life and property
- Drive and operate apparatus in a safe manner and with due regard when responding to emergency incidents
- Participate in training to develop and/or maintain skills needed to preform the duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Log and accurately document actions taken on each call of service
Education
Associate - Psychology
Georgia Military College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Augusta Technical College
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Calm in crisis situations
Accomplishments
- Received "Top Academic" for police academy class 222 at Columbia County Sheriff's Regional Training Center
- Investigator on a retried murder case that resulted in an acquittal after client won an appeal after serving 10 years in prison by showing defense of self
Timeline
Investigator
Georgia Public Defender Council
11.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Augusta University Police Department
03.2022 - 11.2022
Victim Advocate
Aiken County Government
10.2020 - 02.2022
Engineer/EMT
Columbia County Fire Rescue
01.2015 - 07.2020
Prosthetic Technician
Augusta Orthotics and Prosthetics Incorporated
08.2010 - 10.2014
Firefighter/EMT
Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue (becomes CCFR as noted above)
04.2009 - 07.2012
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Augusta Technical College
Associate - Psychology
Georgia Military College