Zachary Brent Burnette
Eastanollee
Summary
Dedicated and highly disciplined law enforcement professional with over 8 years of experience in patrol, traffic enforcement, and crime suppression. Proven leadership in supervisory roles, including Assistant Crime Suppression Supervisor and Canine Unit Supervisor. Specialized in highway safety and aggressive traffic enforcement through the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety HEAT Unit. Seeking to apply tactical, investigative, and leadership skills in a Homeland Security role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Crime Suppression Supervisor / K-9 Unit Supervisor
Banks County Sheriff’s Office
01.2020 - Current
- Lead and manage the Crime Suppression Unit, coordinating proactive patrol operations and criminal interdiction.
- Supervise K-9 operations, including handler training, deployment strategy, and canine performance evaluations.
- Conduct investigations related to narcotics, property crimes, and violent offenses.
- Provide tactical support during high-risk operations and warrant executions.
- Instruct deputies in general law enforcement procedures and firearms tactics.
Jail Officer / Patrol Deputy / Traffic Unit Deputy / HEAT Unit Qualified Officer
Hall County Sheriff’s Office
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Oversaw inmate intake, booking, supervision, and daily jail operations in a high-capacity detention facility.
- Maintained safety, order, and discipline within the jail while conducting regular inspections and responding to incidents.
- Promoted to Patrol Deputy and later assigned to the specialized Traffic Unit.
- Selected as the qualified officer for the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety HEAT Program.
- Focused on DUI enforcement, aggressive driving prevention, and crash reduction strategies.
- Collaborated with state and local agencies for highway safety initiatives and data reporting.
- Maintained certifications in advanced traffic law and impaired driving detection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Carnesville, GA05-2012
Supervision I & II -
01.2023
Full-Service K-9 Trainer Course -
Custom Canine Unlimited
09-2022
Full-Service K-9 Handler Course -
Custom Canine Unlimited
09-2021
U.S. Army Air Assault School - undefined
01.2013
Skills
- Traffic Enforcement
- K-9 Handling and Supervision
- Leadership and Team Supervision
- Firearms and Tactical Training
- Criminal Investigations
- General and Firearms Instruction
- Goal oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Task delegation
Certification
- Basic Law Enforcement Officer Certification
- Jail Officer Certification
- K-9 Handler Trainer (Instructor) Course
- General and Firearms Instructor Certification
Awards
Deputy of the Year – 2023, 2× Life Saving Award Recipient, Life Saving Accommodation, Top Shot Award – Firearms Instructor Certification Course, Multiple MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Enforcement Awards, HEAT Unit Qualified Officer – Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Military Service
- Infantryman / Mortar Gunner
- U.S. Army – Fort Campbell, KY | 2012 – 2015
- Assigned as a gunner for 120mm and 81mm mortar systems. Deployed to Afghanistan in 2014. Graduate of Air Assault School.
- Infantryman / Team Leader / Platoon Sergeant
- Georgia National Guard | 2015 – 2021
- Held leadership roles including Team Leader, Squad Leader, and Platoon Sergeant. Achieved rank of E5 – Sergeant (Promotable); selected for E6 – Staff Sergeant.
Timeline
Assistant Crime Suppression Supervisor / K-9 Unit Supervisor
Banks County Sheriff’s Office
01.2020 - Current
Jail Officer / Patrol Deputy / Traffic Unit Deputy / HEAT Unit Qualified Officer
Hall County Sheriff’s Office
01.2015 - 01.2020
U.S. Army Air Assault School - undefined
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Supervision I & II -
Full-Service K-9 Trainer Course -
Custom Canine Unlimited
Full-Service K-9 Handler Course -
Custom Canine Unlimited
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