Nathaniel Baker
Big Stone Gap
Summary
Results-driven Patrol Sergeant with expertise in incident command, emergency response, and training. Proven ability to enhance operational integrity and community safety through effective supervision and strategic resource management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Wise County Sheriff's Office
Wise
06.2012 - Current
- Supervised patrol officers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures to maintain operational integrity.
- Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations, and deploying appropriate resources.
- Assessed emergency situations and delivered required support.
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Managed shift scheduling, optimizing resource allocation and coverage to improve response times.
- Trained new recruits in basic police tactics and protocol during field training exercises.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and gathered evidence for case preparation.
- Investigated incidents of criminal activity and prepared detailed reports of findings.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Reviewed reports for accuracy and compliance with departmental standards.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop crime prevention initiatives, enhancing community safety.
Intern
Americorps/Virginia Department of Energy
Big Stone Gap
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Researched previous mining operations and locations to inform current project decisions.
- Created accurate georeferences for mine maps in AutoCAD to improve spatial data alignment and usability.
Intern
Department of Interior - Office of Surface Mining
Big Stone Gap
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Visited various sites to assess conditions of abandoned mine lands
- Evaluated sites to determine qualifications for abandoned mine land initiatives
- Researched potential locations for abandoned mine land projects to identify viable sites
Laboratory Technician
Environmental Monitoring Inc.
Wise
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Executed water quality tests following standardized procedures and equipment to ensure compliance and reliability.
- Operated and calibrated laboratory instruments to ensure accurate measurements.
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared test samples, obtained, and accurately recorded test data to meet established laboratory standards.
- Processed specimens following established protocols while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Implemented and adhered to laboratory safety protocols, including the proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Oversaw waste disposal methods to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science-Biology
UVA-Wise
Wise, VA05-2011
Skills
- Patrol supervision
- Incident command
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Incident investigation
- Resource allocation
- Evidence collection
- Criminal law
- Criminal procedure
- Use of force principles
- Tactical firearms training
- Non-lethal tactics
- Threat assessment
- Crowd control
- Vehicle operations
- Field training officer
- Substance abuse awareness
- Victim support services
- Patrol procedures
- Leadership development
- Coaching
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professional conduct standards
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Firearms Instructor - Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Wise County Sheriff's Office
06.2012 - Current
Intern
Americorps/Virginia Department of Energy
01.2012 - 05.2012
Intern
Department of Interior - Office of Surface Mining
05.2011 - 01.2012
Laboratory Technician
Environmental Monitoring Inc.
02.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science-Biology
UVA-Wise