Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Chad Ledet

Morgan City

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience at St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Can perform high-pressure situations, employing de-escalation techniques and incident response to enhance public safety. Demonstrated integrity and leadership in staff management, training new deputies, and fostering community trust. Proven expertise in patrol operations and crime prevention.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
07.2021 - 12.2024
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Supervised a shift of deputies.
  • Ensured deputies conformed to policy and procedures.
  • Checked paperwork for accuracy and completeness

Police Officer

Patterson Police Department
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.

Police Officer

Franklin Police Department
08.2018 - 10.2019

Patrolled assigned areas.

Conducted traffic stops.

Responded to calls for service and typed reports as needed.

Trained new officers.

Police Officer

Morgan City Police Department
04.2015 - 04.2018

Patrolled assigned area.

Answered calls for service and typed reports as needed.

Conducted traffic enforcement.

Trained new officers.

Deputy Sheriff

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
08.2014 - 04.2015

Patrolled assigned area.

Answered calls for service and typed reports as needed.

Conducted traffic enforcement.

Trained new officers.

Police Officer

Morgan City Police Department
04.2014 - 07.2014

Patrolled assigned area.

Answered calls for service and typed reports as needed.

Conducted traffic enforcement.

Trained new officers.

Deputy Sheriff

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
08.2013 - 04.2014

Patrolled assigned area.

Answered calls for service and typed reports as needed.

Conducted traffic enforcement.

Trained new officers.

Police Officer

Houma Police Department
12.2011 - 06.2013

Patrolled assigned area.

Answered calls for service and typed reports as needed.

Conducted traffic enforcement.

Deputy Sheriff

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
08.2006 - 12.2011

Corrections Deputy

Monitored the security of inmates

Typed daily activity reports

Care, custody, and control over inmates

Trained new deputies

Education

High School Diploma - Required

Allen J. Ellender Memorial High School
Houma, LA
05.2003

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Incident response
  • Emergency response
  • Defensive tactics
  • Public safety
  • Patrol operations
  • Crime prevention
  • Staff management
  • Child Passenger Safety Technician

Certification

Louisiana P. O. S. T certified level 1.

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor

Radar/Lidar Instructor

Child Passenger Safety Technician

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
07.2021 - 12.2024

Police Officer

Patterson Police Department
10.2019 - 07.2021

Police Officer

Franklin Police Department
08.2018 - 10.2019

Police Officer

Morgan City Police Department
04.2015 - 04.2018

Deputy Sheriff

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
08.2014 - 04.2015

Police Officer

Morgan City Police Department
04.2014 - 07.2014

Deputy Sheriff

St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
08.2013 - 04.2014

Police Officer

Houma Police Department
12.2011 - 06.2013

Deputy Sheriff

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office
08.2006 - 12.2011

High School Diploma - Required

Allen J. Ellender Memorial High School
Chad Ledet