Sunday, April 22, 2007

Updated Resume

(Here's my updated resume to include my work in aviation as a Tactical Flight Officer with the police helicopter unit.)


John Martin Harris
340 Arbor Drive
Apt# 1322
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Cell: 601.832.1914 (w)
Cell: 601.573.7079 (p)
madisonso31@earthlink.net

A ten-year veteran of Law Enforcement with an extensive background in advanced training currently serving with the Madison County Mississippi Sheriff’s Department as a Master Sergeant.

Objective

To serve as a Security Specialist for television and film production companies, as well as an on-set Law Enforcement Consultant.

Career History

Madison County, MS Sheriff’s Department (Feb. 2004 - Present)
· Narcotics Investigator for I.C.E unit - Interstate Crime Enforcement/K-9 officer
· Work with K-9 partner, 3 year old Belgium Malanios that is trained for dual purpose operations along with sniffing out drugs, evidence recovery, tracking suspects and suspect apprehension
· Responsible for stopping the flow of illegal drugs and money on I-55 and county roads in Madison County
· Assist with execution of search warrants and apprehension of suspects

Mercury Aviation (serving five Mississippi Police Departments) (Jan. 2007 - Present)
· Tactical Flight Officer
· In charge of all radio communications, Nite Sun Search Light, the moving map, and FLIR (thermal imaging camera)

Security Specialist for CEO at the Isle of Capri Casino (Sept. 2003 - Feb. 2004)
· Member of security team that guarded the CEO and casino cashiers

Friars Point, MS Police Department (Feb. 2002 - Feb. 2004)
· Worked closely with Coahoma County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol and CID – Criminal Investigative Division to locate suspect and seize drugs and guns
· Performed general patrol to enforce laws

J & D Marketing Company (July 2001 - Feb. 2002)
· Security Consultant / Loss Prevention

Clarksdale, MS Police Department (Aug. 1999 - July 2001)
· Narcotic Investigator / K-9 officer
· Advanced criminal patrol
· Initiated and executed search warrants in search of fugitives
· Assisted with patrol and investigative division
· Provided aid to other agencies for K-9 work

Olive Branch, MS Police Department (Nov. 1997 - Aug. 1999)
· Performed narcotic search warrants and served as entry person through the door during execution of warrants
· Traveled to schools to speak to students and performed K-9 demonstrations
· Traffic patrol unit

Webb, MS Police Department (Nov. 1996 - Nov. 1997)
· Patrol Officer

Certifications

- OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) Survival Instructor Course - Instructor / Trainer
- PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics) Defensive Tactics Instructor Course - Instructor / Trainer
- PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics) Impact Weapons Instructor Course - Instructor / Trainer
- PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics) Spontaneous Knife Defense Instructor Course - Instructor / Trainer
- GAGE (Ground Avoidance Ground Escape) - Instructor / Trainer
- Instructor Development Skills - Instructor / Trainer
(*Have received more than 50 additional certifications outside of the instructor courses listed. Available upon request)


Awards Received

2006 - The Ted Hirsch Memorial Award
2006 - National Narcotics Detector and Patrol Trials – 3rd place with K-9 partner
2004 - Purple Heart Commendation
2004 - Employee of the Quarter
2003 - Certificate of Commendation
2002 - Purple Heart Commendation
2002 - Silver Star for Bravery Commendation
The highest award a living Law Enforcement Officer can receive
1998 - Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Commendation
1996 - 2006 - Pistol Expert Commendation


Education

1997 Graduate of M.L.E.O.T.A (Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer’s Training
Academy)
1996 Graduate of Lee Academy in Clarksdale, MS

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