Jacob Keesler
Dallas
Summary
Proactive and highly trained law enforcement officer currently assigned to the DUI Task Force with the Smyrna Police Department. IACP Certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Law Enforcement Phlebotomist, General Instructor, and Field Training Officer. Experienced in impaired driving investigations, search warrant execution, evidentiary blood collection, and expert courtroom testimony. Committed to proactive enforcement, constitutional policing, and community safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer – DUI Task Force
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Conduct advanced DUI and drug-impaired driving investigations.
- Perform 12-step Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluations in accordance with IACP standards.
- Execute search warrants for blood evidence.
- Conduct evidentiary blood draws as a certified Law Enforcement Phlebotomist.
- Testify as an expert witness in DUI and impaired driving cases.
- Coordinate with prosecutors to support successful case prosecution.
Police Officer – Uniformed Patrol
Smyrna Police Department
Smyrna, GA
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Enforced laws through traffic stops, investigations, and community engagement.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely support in critical situations.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Trained new officers on departmental procedures and effective policing strategies.
Criminal Records Processor
Baltimore County Police Department
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed arrest records and maintained criminal history documentation.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal reporting standards.
- Coordinated with officers, courts, and detention facilities.
Police Cadet
Baltimore County Police Department
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted sworn personnel with administrative and operational duties.
- Supported patrol and investigative units.
- Developed foundational knowledge of law enforcement procedures.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Training Course
North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy
Austell, GA11-2022
Certification
- IACP Certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
- Law Enforcement Phlebotomist
- General Instructor Certification
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Georgia POST Intermediate Certification
- Georgia POST Advanced Certification
Timeline
Police Officer – DUI Task Force
Smyrna Police Department
02.2025 - Current
Police Officer – Uniformed Patrol
Smyrna Police Department
08.2022 - 02.2025
Criminal Records Processor
Baltimore County Police Department
11.2021 - 08.2022
Police Cadet
Baltimore County Police Department
10.2018 - 11.2022
Basic Law Enforcement Training Course
North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy