Nathan Scott

Experience

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  US Department of Homeland Security

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Customs Explorer

  As an explorer for the US Customs Service, I learned as much as I could about law enforcement and what the mission of the USCS was at that time. I assisted with daily operations at various sea and air cargo processing stations and passenger processing in both pre-clearance and foreign arrivals at the Henry Rohlsen Airport on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. I also assisted in the administration section of port operations. Participated in multiple community service events, including neighborhood beautification, service as local soup kitchens providing meals to homeless and impoverished, and traffic / crowd control at local festivals and events. Participated in drill ceremonies, and law enforcement trainings and competitions both on island and at the national completion on the mainland. Show less

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  Globe Aviation Services

  Nov 2001 - Sept 2002

  Security Screener

  Worked as part of a successful team to provide security services at the airport. Processed passengers and cargo using a variety of equipment and techniques to conduct security screening at various security checkpoints, including explosive detection instruments, x-ray machines, walk-through and hand held metal detectors, and visual/physical inspections. Worked independently and as part of a team to provide safe travel from Midland International Airport on three major carriers.

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  Odessa Police Department

  Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

  Police Officer

  I began as a Cadet in the Support Services Bureau of the department in 2003. There, I was assigned to various sections of the department to assist in daily and special operations. Included in these sections were the Records Division, Supply Division, Armory/Firearms Training, Criminal Investigations-PAWN detail, CID-Special operations Warrants, fleet maintenance, and Patrol Administration.In 2004, I was promoted to Recruit and assigned to the academy. After successfully completing the TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Academy, I became a certified Texas Peace Officer in July of 2004 and was assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau. In the PSB, I was assigned to one of three patrol divisions, working a variety of shifts, covering all time periods of the 24-hour day. I worked all areas of the city, including high visibility residential and business district patrol and highway/traffic patrol and enforcement. Worked independently, and as part of a team of between 10 and 30 officers, depending on time shift and deployment availability, to deter and detect and suppress criminal activity in a town of approximately 90,000+ citizens. Responded to calls for service and conducted initial investigations of criminal incidents and traffic accidents. Located and apprehended wanted subjects, issued traffic citations, and otherwise enforced federal, state, and local criminal laws and ordinances. Worked with other agencies, including the Ector County Sheriff's Office, Texas Highway Patrol, TABC, and local University and College police agencies to ensure a safer Odessa. Show less

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  Tom Green County Sheriff's Office

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Reserve Deputy

  As a deputy in the Reserve division, I was regularly assigned to the Patrol Division of the department to assist the deputies in their daily duties. The primary mission of the Reserve Division was to augment the Patrol Division when needed, due to call volume or short handedness. We were also a strong community relations division, providing pro bono services to the community whenever needed.As a Reserve Deputy, I was required to work only 16 hours per month; however, I regularly worked, uncompensated, 40+ hours each month. I conducted police patrols in rural Tom Green County, including the communities of Grape Creek, Wall, and Christoval. I engaged in traffic enforcement, focusing my efforts on DWI and narcotics enforcement when the call load permitted. I also responded to routine calls for service and took reports when necessary. During patrol, I enforced criminal and traffic law, and made arrests when necessary. In a reserve division of approximately 20 deputies, I was one of only four "Level-1" deputies who could operate and patrol as a one-man unit without the direct supervision of a regular paid deputy. Show less

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  Angelo State University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Resident Assistant

  As an RA, I supervised residential communities on a college campus. I was in charge of enforcing housing policies and the development / implementation of community development and education programs. I directly managed a floor of approx. 60 residents and indirectly managed 3 buildings with approximately 700 students. As an RA, I worked individually and as part of a team to achieve the goals of the Residential Programs department and build the educational community of Angelo State University. Show less

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  On the Border

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

  Server / Shift Lead

  This was a temporary position while seeking employment after graduating college and moving to a new city. While at OTB, it was my responsibility to provide excellent customer service and a positive dining experience to patrons of the restaurant.

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  Sam Houston State University

  Dec 2008 - May 2013

  Police Officer

  I served as a Senior Officer, assigned to the Patrol Division of the department. My primary responsibility was patrolling, and providing police services to, a 316 acre main campus, which boasted a student population of close to 20,000 and a faculty/staff population of over 2000, as well as at various remote properties owned by the University, and to requests for assistance from other public safety and law enforcement entities in the surrounding communities. As the primary responder, I conducted preliminary investigations of criminal offenses and wrote detailed reports documenting the events of criminal offenses, including sexual assaults, thefts, burglaries, drug and alcohol offenses, suicidal subjects, disturbances, and domestic violence. Also responded to medical calls on campus to assess patients and provide assistance and pertinent patient information to arriving EMS personnel. As a Field Training Officer, I served as a trainer and mentor to newly hired employees, including commissioned personnel, dispatchers, parking enforcement staff and student assistants throughout the agency. As an Instructor, I provided various trainings to multiple divisions of the university, student organizations, Greek life, and others, which included, but were not limited to, civilian awareness of and response to an active shooter event, workplace violence, crime prevention, alcohol and drug abuse awareness and prevention, and personal safety/situational awareness, . I also served as a Bike Patrol Officer, where I was actively engaged in, not only the patrol aspect of the agency, but the community relations aspect of police work. I routinely made a point to make contact with students, staff, and visitors who might not otherwise encounter law enforcement while at the university. This not only created a greater sense of security on the campus, but allowed me to provide excellent customer service to those whom I served. Show less

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  Grace Baptist Church / Grace Community Church

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Worship Director

  Organize blended worship services at a small church, incorporating a mixture of traditional and contemporary hymns, choruses, and praise and worship songs, leading congregation in praise and worship to God through music. Prepared multimedia presentations to correspond with services. Organized music and coordinated between other musicians and vocalists.

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  Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Office of the Inspector General

  May 2013 - Apr 2015

  Criminal Investigator

  Performed complex criminal investigations of felony offenses occurring inside a prison setting, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, introduction and possession of contraband, bribery, assault, aggravated assault, official oppression, violations of the civil rights of persons in custody and abuse of official capacity. Actively gathered intelligence relating to the unlawful smuggling of drugs/dangerous drugs/narcotics, weapons, cellular phones, and other contraband. Developed independent confidential human sources, researched communications data to track leads and conducted covert surveillance of target persons and locations. Also conducted investigations into improper relationships between correctional staff and inmates, staff misconduct, and various policy violations. In the furtherance of investigations, authored affidavits for search and arrest warrants, executed search and arrest warrants, collected and managed evidence, to include DNA evidence, and processed crime scenes. Served as a liaison between the OIG field office and local, state, and federal agencies. Served as one of three main points of contact at a rural field office for other law enforcement entities. Served as a field training officer and mentor to newly hired investigators. Also served as team member, team leader and senior field agent at a rural field office, which housed a three-member investigative team. Coordinated contraband interdiction efforts between the field OIG team and the TDCJ unit contraband interdiction team. Implemented successful training program and conducted regular training sessions for newly hired correctional staff at the unit level. Successfully managed a high case load and maintained a high case closure rate, including multiple indictments and convictions for felony criminal offenses. Recognized by command staff as being one of the Region's most productive case agents. Show less

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  Hedwig Village Police Dept

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Police Officer

  As a patrol officer for the city, I was responsible for conducting traffic enforcement, and responding to calls for service, replying heavily on community policing to accomplish my goals. I was assigned to the Patrol Division, where I served mostly on evening and night patrol, and as one of two Intoxilyzer Operators for the department. While at the Hedwig Village Police Department, I became Taser Certified, a certified Mental Health Peace Officer, learned and became somewhat proficient in American Sign Language. Show less

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  Houston Astros

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Police Officer

  Part-time employee as a police officer working event security and traffic control at Minute Maid Park.

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  Enerfab

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  As part of the Project Management Team, I am responsible for specific field projects, providing leadership, management, and support to our employees, as well as ensuring that the final product is delivered to our customer in a timely manner, with safety and quality as our top priorities. From the corporate aspect, I handle customer relations, crew payroll and field human resources, field risk management, cost tracking, schedule tracking and management, and as a liaison between corporate Quality Assurance, Engineering and shop Fabrication and our customers in the field. I also act as site Quality Control/Receiving Manager and site Safety Manager when one is not assigned to the project in the field. Show less

  • Field Engineer

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Fire Safety, Document Management

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Academy Sports + Outdoors

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2017

  Team Member

  Part-time Hunting and Fishing department Sales and Service Team Member

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  TMI Contractors

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2021

  Project Controls Manager

  As the Project Controls Manager at TMI, I worked as part of the Senior Management Team to ensure the smooth flow of various construction projects in a wide variety of industries. As the PCM, I was responsible for daily monitoring of multiple projects' progress, financial status, budgetary tracking, and closings. I managed the issuing of job numbers once a contract was awarded and the complete budgetary and progression set-up of all new jobs for the company, as well as entering and tracking all change orders for projects. In this position, I oversaw the Document Control section of TMI. This included creating and maintaining job schedules for our project management team as well as our customers. For a almost a year, I oversaw both onsite IT/Computer issues and our company database and access to that system. I was also responsible for all training of company computer programs and databases, policies and procedures, and the implementation and issuance of new computer hardware to field supervisors.When I first arrived, I was part of a transition team working to move form one job tracking system to another, which was used by our parent company, Enerfab. This was a multi-faceted project involving various IT, Project Management, Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, and Estimating teams.One project of which I am particularly proud is an estimate workbook in Excel, which I built from the ground up. I was responsible for the upkeep of this 25+ page workbook and any and all modifications. To make sure this properly happened, I worked closely with the estimating team, the corporate IT team, and the payroll team to review consistency of the workbook, its compatibility with the company job tracking and finance software, and to ensure that all labor rates were current. Show less

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  Madison County Sheriff's Office

  Dec 2021 - now

  Part of a dynamic team of Field Training Deputies striving to train newly hired Deputies to apply their knowledge, skills, and abilities to their new positions as patrol deputies to make them the best deputy they can be. As such, I work as part of this team to design new evaluation methods and assessment resources uniquely designed and adapted for our needs as a small rural agency. I am a Master Texas Peace Officer, proudly and humbly serving the citizens of Madison County, Texas. I strive to deliver the highest quality public service to the citizens of Madison County, not only as a Deputy, but as a first responder to any emergency situation to which I am sent or encounter. I work with an excellent team of professional Deputies to make our community one of the safest places to live, work, learn, and play in the Brazos Valley.

  • Field Training Deputy

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Deputy Sheriff

    Dec 2021 - now