RESUME

Mark McKnight
208 North Trail Street , Crowley Texas , 76036 * (817)297-7103
e-mail- mmdca322@westpost.net
Objective
Obtain a challenging position with an agency/corporation where my exp
erience in management, criminal investigations, training, internal affairs, crim
e prevention, and patrol can be utilized.

Employment
Apprentice Electrician- WHF Electrical Contractors, INC. 11/2007 a" Prese
nt
Conducted industrial/commercial electrical work. Cut, bend, and thr
ead pipe. Install pipe, wire, and make electrical connections. Trouble shoot pro
blem connections, replace panel boxes and breakers when needed. Install lights,
fixtures, and outlets as necessary. The majority of my experience has been in th
e food industry (Texas American Foods, Fort Worth. In addition I have done bathr
oom tile work, minor plumbing, and carpentry framing/sheetrock work as a part-ti
me handyman.
Industrial Defense Security a"Lockheed Martin Corporation 12/2001 a" 11/20
07
Conduct armed physical security. Man stationary guard posts and vehi
cular and foot patrols for extended periods of time. Conduct physical searches o
f vehicles, packages, and persons sometime required. Safeguard facility, propert
y, documents, and personnel by enforcing Company/Defense policies and procedures
as set forth in NISPOM. Safeguard secret and confidential information through p
hysical checks of closed areas and ensuring any documents and equipment leaving
the facility are authorized. Conduct traffic control, write reports, monitor sec
urity video cameras, check identification badges, and issue citations for policy
infractions. In addition as a supervisor I was responsible for the training, sc
heduling, and directed patrol of 31 officers.
Probationary Police Officer- City of Keller Texas 7/2001 a" 10/2001
Conduct vehicle patrols, write traffic citations, conduct preliminary investigat
ions on calls for service. Write reports as required. Secure crime scene and col
lect evidence as may be required for case investigations. Interview victims, sus
pects, and witnesses in order to obtain relevant information for case report. Re
view and practice department policies and procedures. Learned and became familia
r with city streets. Use radio and mobile data equipment to send and receive inf
ormation. Make arrests for criminal violations.
City of Port Lavaca Texas Police Department 1/1982 a" 7/2001
During the nearly 20 years with this department I have worked in
a variety of positions to include: Interim Police Chief (4 months), Detective S
ergeant, Internal Affairs Investigator, Criminal Investigator, Emergency Managem
ent Coordinator, D.A.R.E. Officer, Training Instructor, Crime Prevention Officer
, Patrol Sergeant, and Patrolman.
Interim Chief- Reviewed and prepared policies and procedures to
ensure compliance. Prepared department budget and control expenditures to regula
te the approved budget. Submit State and federal grant applications. Submitted a
nd maintained required reports on the approved grants. Submit monthly activity r
eports to City Manager. Maintain a good working relationship between the police
department, city government, public, and other law enforcement agencies. Mentor
employees to maintain a high level of performance among department employees. En
sure that officers and other department employees were delivering a quality serv
ice to the public by monitoring performance. Review and act on citizen complaint
s. Reward and discipline employees as may be required.
Detective Sergeant a" Supervised and coordinated activities of
investigations and narcotics division. Reviewed and assigned case investigation
s. Maintained investigative supply inventory and made requests for equipment whe
n necessary. Maintained inventory of case evidence and conduct random audits. Pa
rticipate in and direct complex criminal investigations. Interviewed victims, wi
tnesses, and suspects as necessary to obtain details and evidence of a case. Con
duct crime scene investigations and collect evidence. Conduct searches and seizu
res as directed by warrants or plain view. Review all case reports prior to subm
ission to the District Attorney for completeness and testify in court. Worked in
close contact with members of the department, other agencies, industry, and the
public to promote a cooperative working relationship.
Crime prevention a" Review calls for service, identify crime
patterns, and coordinate preventive patrol activities in the identified high cr
ime area. Worked close with department police officers, other agencies, industry
, and the public to seek out, develop, and start crime prevention programs in th
e community. Conducted research and prepared presentations to inform the public
and industry on security methods and practices. Worked on community clean up pro
grams focusing on conditions that lead to crime and coordinate clean up efforts
with the code enforcement unit.
Training- Conducted department training on topics such as
vehicle stops, building entry, patrol tactics, emergency first response, polici
es and procedures, firearms training, as well as required TCLOSE mandated course
s.
Patrol Sergeant- Supervise, coordinate, and direct patro
l activities by assigning work districts, monitoring officer performance in the
field. Coordinate officer leave, schedule, training, overtime, uniforms, and inv
entory. Conduct patrol briefings, enforced traffic regulations, answered calls f
or service, issued citations, make arrest, served warrants, and ensure order was
maintained through enforcement methods. Conduct preliminary investigations, gat
her evidence, write reports, and testify in court.
Education
FBI National Academy 197th Session - Quantico Virginia 1999
Earned 15 semester credits upon graduation
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, 8/1980 a" 12/1982
Earned 44 semester credits
Mira Costa College- Oceanside California, spring 1978
Obtained 3 Semester credits while in Marine Corps
Tomah Senior High School- Tomah Wisconsin- Graduated 1/1976
Major Certifications
Master TCLEOSE Peace Officer Certificate 1/2001
Graduate FBI National Academy 197th Session 6/1999
Certified Community Policing Instructor 2/1998
Certified Firearms Instructor/Range Officer 6/1987
TCLEOSE Certified law Enforcement Instructor 11/1985
Certified Crime Prevention Practitioner 1998
Emergency First Responder Instructor 4/1987
Certified Special Weapons and Tactics FBI SWAT School 3/1987
Certifications Continued
Certified Gang Resistance Education and Training Instructor 1/2000
Certified Crime Scene Investigator (FBI Crime Scene Course 1992)
Certified in Fingerprint development, recognition, & identification (FBI Finger
print Course 1989)
Certified Interview & Interrogation (REED Method) 1994
Basic Emergency Management Course ( Texas DPS)
Emergency Management Planning Course ( Texas DPS)
Emergency Disaster & Mass Fatality Course ( Texas DPS)