Zachary D. Sanford is seeking a handler position where he can utilize his leadership skills and experience as a military working dog handler. He has over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, operations, and as a military working dog handler. His resume highlights experience supervising handlers and dogs, conducting combat operations, maintaining accountability of equipment, and successfully investigating over 100 narcotics cases.

1. Zachary D. Sanford
9455 Viscount Blvd. Apt 124 • El Paso, TX 79925
(912) 492-3384 • zachary.d.sanford@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a handler position where leadership skills and military working dog handler experience
will benefit the work force with dedicated, culturally sensitive and military working dog handler
professionalism.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Top Secret Security Clearance • Leadership • Operations
• Law and Government • Complex Problem Solving • Critical Thinking
• Public Safety and Security • Administration and Management • Coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Plans and Operations Supervisor, 513th Military Working Dog Detachment
2014 – present
• Supervised and trained 15 military working dog handlers and 20 military working dogs, resulting in zero loss
and one of the highest kennel certification rates in United States Forces Command in a one year period.
• Expertly managed and reviewed handler’s records and ensured accuracy in records, and provided mentorship
to enhance handler’s writing abilities.
• Successfully oversaw the deployment and redeployment of five handlers ensuring all timelines were met or
exceeded.
Patrol Explosive Detection Dog Handler, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force
2013-2014
• Conducted 65 combat operations which led to disposing of more than 100 lbs of explosive materials with zero
incidents.
• Advised Afghan National Security Forces during 20 route clearance operations resulting in the removal of 10
improvised explosive devices.
• Maintained accountability of over $150,000 worth of equipment as well as military working dog without loss
or damage during deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
• Exceeded DOD regulatory standard of 90 days and certified within 30 days working with assigned military
working dog prior to deployment.
Patrol Drug Detection Dog Handler, 901st Military Working Dog Detachment
2012-2013
• Selected above peers to serve as the Camp Humphreys Kennel Master for 45 days due to superior leadership,
skills and knowledge.
• Performed duties as narcotics custodian flawlessly which was instrumental in the kennels earning a 100%
excellence rating during the annual kennel inspection.
• Certified on assigned military working dog after 20 days which exceeds the DOD standard by 70 days.

2. Zachary D. Sanford
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Patrol Explosive Detection Dog Handler, 148th Military Working Dog Detachment
2010-2012
• Performed law enforcement duties and force protection for a community of over 60,000 soldiers and civilians.
• Conducted an overhaul of the key control, and improved the overall effectiveness of accountability of keys for
the kennels which directly resulted in a satisfactory rating during the annual kennel inspection.
Team Leader, 984th Military Police Company (Forward Operations)
2009-2010
• Led team successfully on over 100 combat patrols through the volatile Kunar and Nuristani Provinces of
Afghanistan.
• Maintained accountability of over $1,100,000 worth of equipment while in a combat environment.
Team Leader, 139th Military Police Company
2007-2009
• Supervised 13 law enforcement patrols tasked with force protection of over 30 mission essential vulnerable
areas and a community of over 45,000 soldiers and civilians.
Drug Suppression Team Investigator, Fort Irwin Criminal Investigation Division
2006-2007
• Successfully investigated over 100 narcotics cases which resulted in approximately 75 convictions.
Military Police Officer, Fort Irwin Military Police Company
2004-2006
• Provided law enforcement and force protection support for the Fort Irwin community which exceeded 18,000
soldiers and civilians.
EDUCATION
American Military University – Attending
Bachelors in Criminal Justice in progress
Advanced Leadership Course – 2013
Combat Life Saver Course – 2010
Military Working Dog Handler Course – 2009
Warrior Leadership Course – 2008
Modern Army Combative Course Level 1 – 2008
Reid Interview and Interrogation Course – 2006
Military Police Basic Course – 2004
Hohenfels High School – 2003