Nicholas Witherite
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with a proven track record at El Paso County Sheriff's Office, excelling in incident response and public safety. Skilled in crime prevention and decision-making, I effectively trained new deputies and collaborated with agencies to enhance operational efficiency, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to community safety.
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, ready to excel in this role. Skilled in public safety, conflict resolution, and criminal investigations, consistently achieving results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Strong communicator and problem solver with focus on maintaining community trust and ensuring justice. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in meeting ever-changing demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
04.2013 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
Hunting Manager
Sportsmans Warehouse
07.2007 - 04.2013
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO08-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Hastings College
Hastings, NE05-2008
Skills
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Public safety
- Patrol operations
- Arrest procedures
- Crime prevention
- Criminal law
- Decision-making
- Search and seizure procedures
- Police patrol operations
Certification
Basic Law enforcement Academy
Detentions Training Officer
Patrol Training Officer
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification - Various State Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - State POST Boards.
- 400 hours K9 Specific Training (Johnson's K9)
- K9 Behavior and Recognition training
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
El Paso County Sheriff's Office
04.2013 - Current
Hunting Manager
Sportsmans Warehouse
07.2007 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Business Management
Pikes Peak Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Hastings College
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