Allen A. Cooper
Powell, WY ***35
abj38h@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
I am looking for a career where my decisions and commitment serve my
employers' needs while giving me a vested interest in my career. I want to
showcase my strong work ethic individually as well as with a team, while
further developing new and existing skills. I am seeking a new challenge
and rewarding future.
Qualifications:
I was awarded the Wyoming Highway Patrol's Leadership Award during the
Patrol's 2002 basic training class.
I have trained police recruits as well as seasoned officers. I am capable
of making good decisions under stressful conditions. I can take directives
and complete tasks independently as well as with a team. As a State
Trooper, I have learned to effectively communicate under various
circumstances. I have over twelve years' experience as a safety minded
professional, serving the Montana and Wyoming Highway Patrol as a Level One
CVSA inspector from 1998 - 2003. I am currently a certified inspector
level three. I have a valid Commercial Class A license.
Education:
. Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Wesson, Mississippi. 1990-1991
. Montana State University. Bozeman, Montana. 1996. Bachelor of
Science Sociology/Criminal Justice.
. Certified Professional Peace Officer. Over 2,400 hours of peace
officer training including first line supervisor, instructor
development, advanced crash investigation, photography, interview and
interrogation techniques and emergency vehicle driving Instructor.
Experience:
. Wyoming Highway Patrol 2001 -
present
Trooper
As a Wyoming State Trooper, I am responsible for enforcing all laws within
Wyoming, conducting traffic and criminal investigations, patrolling
highways, assisting other law enforcement agencies and serving the public
through enforcement and education. I have numerous instructor
certifications.
Supervisor: Lieutenant Phil Farman 307-***-****
. Montana Highway Patrol 1998 -
2001
Trooper
While employed by the Montana Highway Patrol my duties were very similar to
that of my current position. I was responsible for investigating all
crashes on public roads, serving warrants, assisting other agencies and
conducting criminal investigations. I served as a commercial vehicle CVSA
Level One inspector for three years.
Supervisor: Sgt. Pete O'Loughlin (Ret.). Contact: Sgt. J.V. Moody 406-322-
4512
. Montana Highway Patrol 1997 -
1998
Dispatcher
As a dispatcher for the Montana Highway Patrol my duties were to accept
both emergency and non-emergency phone calls from the Helena office. I
communicated and coordinated efforts with Troopers, other law enforcement
agencies, first responders and the general public. I was also responsible
for operating the National Law Enforcement Computer Terminal (NLETS) as
well as providing trouble shooting services and operating a help line for
other NLETS users statewide.
. Youth Counselor, Three Springs Inc. Duck River, Tennessee
1997
. Dispatcher, Gallatin County Montana
1996
. Dispatcher, Montana State University Police
1993 - 1996
. Assistant Head of M.S.U. Student Security
1995 - 1996
. U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Red Lodge, MT.
1992
. Bartender / Sowboy Bear Creek Pig Races Bearcreek, MT.
1992 - 1994
. Maintenance / Asst. Funeral Director Stringer Funeral Homes
Crystal Springs, MS.
1987 - 1991
References:
Daniel "Boone" Vuletich 307-***-****
Lanny Hensley 307-***-****
Dan Walker 307-***-****
Bill Caporalli 406-***-****
Kent O'Donnell 406-***-****