Committed Senior Deputy Sheriff with dedication to safety, integrity and justice. Highly adept in public, community and courthouse safety, honed over 20 years in law enforcement. Observant and resourceful law enforcement professional with proven ability to maintain security in high-traffic events. Competent law enforcement professional accustomed to monitoring jail activity and redirecting inmate behavior to facilitate safety. Dedicated to maintaining inmate, visitor and jail personnel safety by applying years of law enforcement training.
Skills
Evidence collection
Court testimony
Safety and Security
Subpoena Service
Civil Process Execution
Emergency Response
File and records management
Witness interviews
Serving Court Documents
Public Disturbance Investigation
Court Proceedings
Courthouse Security
Public safety
Relationship building and management
Work History
06/2005 to Current
Deputy SheriffHarnett County, North Carolina – , ,
Served court documents and completed civil process duties for daily cases over several years.
Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
Verified all facility visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of the public, inmates and co-workers.
Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
09/2001 to 06/2005
Jail OfficerPrince William County Government – , ,
Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors, using x-rays and ION scanner devices.
Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
Oversaw conduct of 100+ prisoners to prevent escapes or violent behavior.
Observed behavior of inmates individually and as group to spot conflicts and implement de-escalation tactics.
Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
Arranged daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments.
Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
06/2000 to 08/2001
Correctional OfficerEau Claire County – , ,
Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in Super max security unit.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Education
Expected in
No Degree: Criminal Justice/Sociology Norfolk State University - Norfolk, VA, GPA:
Expected in 06/1993
High School Diploma: Western Branch High School - Chesapeake, VA GPA:
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