Melinda Chynoweth

19569 Susquehanna Way, Caldwell, ID 83605

melchynoweth@hotmail.com (208) 899-5879


Objective
Seeking a position where I can become established as a teacher. I would love to
obtain a position which allows me to utilize my teaching skills, motivate students
to learn and expand their knowledge, and foster professional development.

Highlights
Strong verbal and written communication skills Cooperative Team Member
Crisis Negotiations Collaborative Team Member
Field Training Officer Organizational Skills


Work History
Senior Communications Officer
Canyon County Sheriffs Office
1115 Albany Ave
Caldwell, Idaho 83605 October 2001 to Present
Answer and process 911 emergency calls to include giving medication guidance,
updating computer aided dispatching (CAD) that provides information to first
responders
Dispatch for fire, police and ambulance services within our county as well as
rendering aid to surrounding counties as needed.
Data entry, filing, checking for accuracy and preparing audio recordings for court
cases.

Police Dispatcher
Caldwell Police Department
110 S 5
th
St
Caldwell, Idaho 83605 December 1992 to October 2001
Dispatch law enforcement for the City of Caldwell
Answer non-emergency phone lines to provide assistance to the citizens of Caldwell
in addition to other agencies.
Assist with data entry, special assignments and recalling of stored information.
Training new employees as prescribed in the training program according to
department standards

Customer Service
Shopko
2100 Caldwell Blvd
Nampa, Idaho 83686 August 1990 to December 1992
Process lay-a-way orders and payments
Issue refunds, cash check and balance funds of the registers
Train new employees
Fill in with other positions as needed
Answer phones, provide general customer service

Education
College of Western Idaho
Associates of Arts Elementary Education May 2015

Nampa High School May 1992
General Education Diploma