William Ratliff
Louisville
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and military operations, notably with the Louisville Metro Police Department. Excelled in tactical policing, emergency planning, and conflict de-escalation, showcasing leadership in high-stress environments. Demonstrated proficiency in firearms and a commitment to safety improvements, mentoring teams towards operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army National Guard
Brandenberg, Kentucky
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Successfully led team and squad level live fire exercises .
Police Officer
Louisville Metro Police Department
03.2019 - Current
- Attended and successfully completed the 26 week long basic academy.
- Assigned to patrol in the 2nd Division which is statistically the most violent division in the city
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Soldier
Army National Gaurd
04.2016 - Current
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
General Laborer
Oldham County Water District
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
Education
Criminology
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYHigh School Diploma -
Oldham County High School
Buckner, KY05-2015
Skills
- Weapons safety
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Emergency planning
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Patrol
- Officer training
- Conflict de-escalation
- Safety improvements
- Firearms proficiency
- Tactical policing
- Physical fitness
- Weapons handling
- Land navigation
- Squad leadership
- Training coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Tactical guidance
Certification
- Tactical Firearms 1
- Close Quarters Tactics 1
- Tactical Patrol Officer 1
- Baer Solutions Red Dot Instructor Course
- Glock Operator Course
- Glock Armorer School
- CTS Impact Munitions Instructor Course
- Byrna Less Lethal Certification
- 11B Infantry transition course
- DOCJT Firearms Instructor School
Distinguished Life Saving
In 2021 I was awarded the distinguished life saving award for being the first on scene to the shooting of an 18 year old. I was able to perform life saving measures that allowed the victim enough time on scene to be transported to the University of Louisville Hospital.
11B Leadership Award
While attending the 11B Infantry transition course, I was voted by my peers to receive the leadership award for the transition course.
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Army National Guard
02.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Louisville Metro Police Department
03.2019 - Current
General Laborer
Oldham County Water District
10.2018 - 03.2019
Soldier
Army National Gaurd
04.2016 - Current
Criminology
Western Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Oldham County High School
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