Cheri Cooksey
PO Box ***
Goodwell, OK *****
************@*****.***
Summary
Experienced professional relocating to Oklahoma City to seek new career
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opportunities.
Seeking a position within a company that will utilize my experience, proven skill set
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and strong interpersonal skills to help your organization run more efficiently and
effectively.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Biology, minor in Chemistry 2011
Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwell, OK
Experience
Communications and Detention Deputy, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, Guymon, OK 2005 to 2014
911 dispatching: determining the nature of emergency calls and formulating the
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appropriate response.
Communicating by telephone and radio to coordinate law enforcement operations,
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ensuring the safety of the public and law enforcement officers.
Searched databases involving criminal histories, driver’s licenses, and vehicle
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registrations. Maintained databases involving protective orders and warrants.
Answered all incoming calls to the facility.
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Assisted in compiling and editing press releases.
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Built and maintained a public emergency text notification system using Excel and a
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web based application.
Promoted to head dispatching position. Responsible for the scheduling, training, and
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supervision of all other dispatchers.
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Detention Deputy, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, Guymon, OK
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Maintaining custody and control of county inmates, following specific protocols in
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order to maintain the safety of staff, inmates, and the public.
Accounting responsibilities for inmate service accounts, funding and billing.
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Assisted in editing and updating office policies and procedures.
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Certified in CPR/First Aid
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Certified in fingerprinting by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
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2003 to 2005
College Library Assistant, McKee Library, Goodwell, OK
Front desk position: assisted patrons with library services and research.
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Promoted to technical services position: responsible for cataloging new materials.
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Core competencies/Special Skills
Strong computer skills.
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Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
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Offender Data Information System (ODIS)
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Solocom Guardian (911 call information software with GIS mapping)
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Tiger Commissary (Inmate accounts and billing)
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OLETS certified (Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System)
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Accurate data entry skills.
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Ability to multitask under pressure.
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Proven supervisory skills and team building experience.
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Self starter who exceeds expectations and produces superior results.
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