Town of Smyrna
Charles Gooden is a dedicated professional with diverse experience in public safety and healthcare. Currently serving as a Police Officer for the Town of Smyrna since January 2022 and a Firefighter at Almaville Fire Station 61 since August 2020, Charles also has a background in construction engineering with BrandSafway from June 2021 to January 2022. Previous roles include Chronic Care Management at Nephrology Associates Medical Group, Inc., a Healthcare Worker at The Villas at Canterfield, and an Intern Student with Community Supported Agriculture in 2017. Charles holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tennessee State University and completed a Public Safety Officer Certification from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in September 2022. Additionally, Charles pursued studies at the University of Johannesburg in 2018.