Insurance Adjuster/Investigator

CLAIMS ADJUSTER/INVESTIGATOR Highly methodical and analytical Veteran Deputy Sheriff and Licensed Insurance A djuster with proven ability to handle diverse assignments with little or no supe rvision. Confident problem solver and professional expediter with diverse experi ence including logistics, vehicle maintenance and over the road trucker. Licensed All Lines Insurance Adjuster in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, and FL State Farm Certified in Policy by Eberl Claims Service Xactimate 25 & 27 Patrol Officer Jail Officer Personnel Issues Call Center Supervision Negotia tion Staff Training Logistics Security Vehicle Maintenance Farm Work PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING RANDALL COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, Amarillo, Texas 2003-Present Deputy Sheriff Facilitate county pleas by assisting local judges with arraignments. Run daily p risoner reports using proprietary software, sort incoming prisoner folders accor ding to status and prepare magistrates warnings, disposition cards and special p aperwork including emergency protective orders for each charge. Prepare prisoner s, keep order during arraignment process, escort prisoners to assigned areas and forward completed paperwork to courts clerk. Oversee and coordinate Electronic Monitoring and Work Release Programs and perform other duties including preparin g Fugitive Warrants as assigned. Awarded 2 Gold Coins in recognition of superior job performance. Planned and established statewide Sheriffs Transportation Association. POTTER COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, Amarillo, Texas 1983-2003 Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Served in various roles over 20 years, supervising up to 32 deputies and officer s. Deputy Patrol Enforced laws s as required her states as Sheriff 1985-1991 of the State of Texas, arrested subjects and wrote incident report by law. Arranged safe and secure prisoner transport to and from ot ordered by the court.

Deputy Sheriff, Warrants/Civil Division 1991 Served arrest warrants and civil process as directed by the courts. Deputy Sheriff Sergeant 1991-2003 Trained, managed, evaluated and scheduled 911 Call Center employees, covering po sitions when short-handed. Maintained equipment, scheduled contract maintenance, and developed departmental policy. Also served as Training Supervisor ensuring all duty and training obligations were met. Evaluated employees, inspected unifo rms and equipment, and maintained good working relationships with other law enfo rcement and government agencies. Orchestrated donation of computer dispatch software, saving Potter County over $1M.

EDUCATION Continuing Education Coursework and Professional Training Amarillo College Amarillo, Texas Texas Commission for Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCLOSE) Graduate of Metropolitan Police Academy Detroit, Michigan LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS TCLOSE Certifications: Master Corrections Officer Master Peace Officer Instructor Member, Sheriffs Association of Texas Member, Panhandle Peace Officers Association COMPUTER SKILLS MS Word MS Excel Xactimate