Chad Bohnert
Atoka
Summary
Motivated police officer dedicated to safeguarding and serving the community by preventing crime and ensuring public safety. Equipped with conflict resolution and crisis prevention training, specializing in de-escalating tense situations to achieve the best possible outcomes for all parties involved. Excel at assessing risks and making critical decisions under pressure. Extensive training in crisis management, defensive tactics, and appropriate use of various techniques enables effective handling of challenging situations. Committed to minimizing use of force while maximizing positive results. Driven by strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills. Eager to embrace new challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Covington Police Department
01.2024 - Current
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
- Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Handled high-stress situations calmly under pressure while making critical decisions to protect public safety.
Patrol Corporal
Covington Police Department
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided timely response to emergency calls, ensuring public safety and mitigating potential risks.
- Served as a role model for junior officers by exemplifying professionalism, dedication, integrity during daily tasks and interactions with the public.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, meeting department standards for agility, strength, and endurance regularly.
- Supported a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
Police Officer
Covington Police Department
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
Jail Officer
Tipton County Sheriffs Office
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
- Observed conduct of inmates and protected from dangers.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Security Captain
G4S Secure Solutions
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Patrolled specific areas on foot and on motorized conveyance to respond promptly to calls for assistance.
- Managed law enforcement, criminal investigations, safety protocols and civil disturbances.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Managed CCTV, access control, security lighting, gate systems and incident management systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, TN05.2014
Skills
- Arrest Techniques
- Search and Seizure Laws Familiarity
- De-escalation techniques
- Maintaining Order
- Time Management
- Emergency Response
- Report Writing
- First Aid
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Case Management
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Certification
- FLETC Tactical Medical Care certificate
- Blue to Gold Advanced Search and Seizure
- Blue to Gold Advanced Traffic Stops
- Blue to Gold Advanced Criminal Investigations
- Blue to Gold Mastering Consent Searches
- Blue to Gold Undercover Operations
- Tactical Combat Causality Care
- The Reid Technique for Patrol Officers
- A.L.E.R.T Level One
- C.I.T
- Less Lethal Instructor - Chemical, Impact, and Flashbags
- First Line Supervisor
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Covington Police Department
01.2024 - Current
Patrol Corporal
Covington Police Department
08.2023 - 01.2024
Police Officer
Covington Police Department
10.2020 - 08.2023
Jail Officer
Tipton County Sheriffs Office
09.2018 - 10.2020
Security Captain
G4S Secure Solutions
04.2018 - 06.2018
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.2015 - 04.2018
- FLETC Tactical Medical Care certificate
- Blue to Gold Advanced Search and Seizure
- Blue to Gold Advanced Traffic Stops
- Blue to Gold Advanced Criminal Investigations
- Blue to Gold Mastering Consent Searches
- Blue to Gold Undercover Operations
- Tactical Combat Causality Care
- The Reid Technique for Patrol Officers
- A.L.E.R.T Level One
- C.I.T
- Less Lethal Instructor - Chemical, Impact, and Flashbags
- First Line Supervisor
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
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