Experience

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  Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

  • Security Officer II

    • Jul 2009 - Present

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  North Carolina National Guard Army

  • 210TH Military Police Company 106 Industrial Road Franklin, NC 28734-8004

  • Master Sergeant E-8 (RETIRED)

    • Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
    • 210TH Military Police Company 106 Industrial Road Franklin, NC 28734-8004

    Primary duties but limited to the Supervision of the Headquarters elements of the 210th MP Company and the two detachments of the 210th MP Company. Which involves the logistic support, of supply, vehicles, personnel, training, physical fitness test, weight control, weapons qualification, company movement to annual training, complying with state and federal laws, and other duties that are assigned.

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  Columbus, NC

  • Columbus Police Department(Retired)

  • Police Patrol Sergeant

    • May 2007 - Jul 2009
    • Columbus Police Department(Retired)

    Primary duties include but not limited to supervision assigned police officers, traffic enforcement through vehicle and foot patrol, aggressive crime prevention through aggressive patrol of neighborhoods, business, security checks of homes while occupants are away, apprehending and arresting criminals through investigations of crimes involving misdemeanor and felony violations of a state as well as federal laws. Securing warrants for arrest, enforcing state, federal, and local ordinances when applicable. Processing arrested individuals by fingerprinting and submitting arrest information for incarceration purpose. Applying for fugitive from justice warrants, search warrants, submitting evidence for analysis for crimes for forensic analysis for DNA, fingerprint comparison, controlled and uncontrolled drugs/narcotics to appropriate sections of the State Bureau of Investigation. Processing crime scenes, assisting with or conducting investigations of unattended deaths, suicides, motor vehicle accidents involving property damage or fatalities. Submitting reports of criminal activity reported, investigated, accident investigations, arrest reports, and follow up investigations. Court appearance to testify for the state in criminal or traffic law violations. Fulfill special assignment, directing traffic, assisting fire department at fire scenes, assisting other local, state, and federal agencies upon request. Tasked with updating policy and procedures when directed by the Chief of police. Tasked as the communications TAC officer for the mobile computers used by the department and supervision of personnel, as well as investigating citizen complaints involving officers. I established the Columbus Police Department mission state, vision, and goals for the department which was published for the Columbus Police Department website. I wrote the bank response procedures for each bank located in Columbus and it is now the policy and procedure for bank alarm response.

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  NCNG 105th MP Battlion

  • Asheville, North Carolina Area

  • First Sergeant

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Asheville, North Carolina Area

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  National Guard Bureau

  • Retired MP

    • 1994 - 2008

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  Town of Rutherfordton, NC

  • Rutherfordton, NC

  • Police Officer

    • Mar 2007 - May 2007
    • Rutherfordton, NC

    Incident report writing, traffic accident report submissions, investigating crime, patrol, crime prevent, traffic enforcement, special assignments, court testimony, other duties as assigned.

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  211th Military Police Company

  • 211th MP Company 2025 Spartanburg HWY East Flat Rock, NC 28726

  • Sergeant First Class

    • Mar 2005 - Apr 2007
    • 211th MP Company 2025 Spartanburg HWY East Flat Rock, NC 28726

    Platoon Sergeant

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  Polk County Sheriff‘s Office

  • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

  • Patrol Supervisor Captain

    • Dec 1998 - Dec 2006
    • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

    Primary duties included but not limited to the organization of the Sheriff‘s Office for county patrol coverage, management of equipment as well as accountability, civil process, patrolling, incident report writing, crime scene processing, evidence collection, criminal investigations, domestic violence intervention, warrant service, court bailiff assistance, crime prevention, establishing policy and procedures as well as updates , approved training schedules, set court dates, established work schedules, work assignment, attend meetings in the absence of the Sheriff, investigation of complaints, and other duties as assigned. Established the policy and procedures for vehicle inspections, the implementation of a weapons clearing station, help to establish the county Sheriff’s Office vehicle replacement policy, implemented and monitor the Domestic Violence investigations reporting. Established the internal investigations for deputy misconduct and citizens complaints involving deputies. Established and submitted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office vision and mission statement, as well as the goals for the agency.

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  Polk County Sheriff's Office

  • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

  • Communications Director Polk County

    • Nov 2000 - Dec 2002
    • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

    Primary duties included but not limited to the supervision of the Polk County Communications Department personnel for EMS, fire, law enforcement, rescue squad, Red Cross, NC Highway Patrol assigned to Polk County, Landrum, SC Police Department, Probation and Parole personnel assigned to Polk County, and Polk County Transportation vehicles communications dispatch. Maintained the Polk County GIS process, maintained the 911 address process, maintained the radio communications for Polk County, and help to re-establish fire department territorial boundaries for all county and municipal fire departments. Work with Polk County Government to maintain continuous improvement to the Dispatcher communications protocol for EMS, Rescue Squad, Fire Department, and law enforcement dispatch. Established policy and procedure for case number assignment for deputies in order to expedite locating reports for court purposes and related uses for reports.

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  United States Army

  • United States

  • United States Soldier

    • 1999 - 1999
    • United States

    Military Correspondence Courses:Operations in NBC Environment 1999Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control 1999Effective Army Writing 1999 Certifying Casualty Reports 1999Role of NCO Leadership Part I 2000Role of NCO Leadership Part II 1999Role of NCO Leadership Part III 1999Combat Post Operations 1999Individual Survival in NBC Environment 1999Soviet Armed Forces 1999Geneva/Hague Convention 1999Prepare to Conduct Training 1999Executing and Assessing Training 1999Civil Disturbance Operations 1999Law Enforcement Operations 1999Overview of Training Management 1999Planning Training 1999MM9, and .45 Caliber Pistol 1999Method of Instruction-Effective Speaking 1999Staff Functions 1999Safety Management for the Supervisor 1999Physical Training 1999MP Controls (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures 1999Reports and Forms 1999

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  City of Landrum Police Department

  • 100 North Shamrock Avenue Landrum, SC 29356

  • Assistant Chief of Police Landrum Police Department

    • Jul 1995 - Dec 1998
    • 100 North Shamrock Avenue Landrum, SC 29356

    Primary duties include but not limited to supervision of police officers assigned, traffic enforcement through vehicle and foot patrol, aggressive crime prevention through aggressive patrol of neighborhoods, business, security checks of homes while occupants are away, apprehending and arresting criminals through investigations of crimes involving misdemeanor and felony violations of a state as well as federal laws. Securing warrants for arrest, enforcing state, federal, and local ordinances when applicable. Processing arrested individuals by fingerprinting and submitting arrest information for incarceration purpose. Applying for fugitive from justice warrants, search warrants, submitting evidence for analysis for crimes for forensic analysis for DNA, fingerprint comparison, controlled and uncontrolled drugs/narcotics to appropriate sections of the State Law Enforcement Division. Processing crime scenes, assisting with or conducting investigations of unattended deaths, suicides, motor vehicle accidents involving property damage or fatalities. Submitting reports of criminal activity reported, investigated, accident investigations, arrest reports, and follow up investigations. Court appearance to testify for the state in criminal or traffic law violations. Fulfill special assignment, directing traffic, assisting fire department at fire scenes, assisting other local, state, and federal agencies upon request, as well as other duties as assigned.

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  Landrum Police Department

  • 100 North Shamrock Avenue Landrum, SC 29365

  • Assistant Chief of Police

    • Jul 1995 - Dec 1998
    • 100 North Shamrock Avenue Landrum, SC 29365

    Primary duties include but not limited to supervision of police officers assigned, traffic enforcement through vehicle and foot patrol, aggressive crime prevention through aggressive patrol of neighborhoods, business, security checks of homes while occupants are away, apprehending and arresting criminals through investigations of crimes involving misdemeanor and felony violations of a state as well as federal laws. Securing warrants for arrest, enforcing state, federal, and local ordinances when applicable. Processing arrested individuals by fingerprinting and submitting arrest information for incarceration purpose. Applying for fugitive from justice warrants, search warrants, submitting evidence for analysis for crimes for forensic analysis for DNA, fingerprint comparison, controlled and uncontrolled drugs/narcotics to appropriate sections of the State Law Enforcement Division. Processing crime scenes, assisting with or conducting investigations of unattended deaths, suicides, motor vehicle accidents involving property damage or fatalities. Submitting reports of criminal activity reported, investigated, accident investigations, arrest reports, and follow up investigations. Court appearance to testify for the state in criminal or traffic law violations. Fulfill special assignment, directing traffic, assisting fire department at fire scenes, assisting other local, state, and federal agencies upon request, as well as other duties as assigned.

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  Polk County Sheriff’s Office

  • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

  • Detective Sergeant Polk County Sheriff’s Office

    • Aug 1993 - Jul 1995
    • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

    Primary duties include but not limited to supervision of police officers assigned, traffic enforcement through vehicle and foot patrol, aggressive crime prevention through aggressive patrol of neighborhoods, business, security checks of homes while occupants are away, apprehending and arresting criminals through investigations of crimes involving misdemeanor and felony violations of a state as well as federal laws. Securing warrants for arrest, enforcing state, federal, and local ordinances when applicable. Processing arrested individuals by fingerprinting and submitting arrest information for incarceration purpose. Applying for fugitive from justice warrants, search warrants, submitting evidence for analysis for crimes for forensic analysis for DNA, fingerprint comparison, controlled and uncontrolled drugs/narcotics to appropriate sections of the State Bureau of Investigations. Processing crime scenes, assisting with or conducting investigations of unattended deaths, suicides, motor vehicle accidents involving property damage or fatalities. Submitting reports of criminal activity reported, investigated, accident investigations, arrest reports, and follow up investigations. Court appearance to testify for the state in criminal or traffic law violations. Fulfill special assignment, directing traffic, assisting fire department at fire scenes, assisting other local, state, and federal agencies upon request, as well as other duties as assigned.

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  Polk County Sheriff's Office

  • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

  • Detective Sergeant

    • Aug 1993 - Jul 1995
    • 40 Ward Street Columbus, NC 28722

    Primary duties include but not limited to supervision of police officers assigned, traffic enforcement through vehicle and foot patrol, aggressive crime prevention through aggressive patrol of neighborhoods, business, security checks of homes while occupants are away, apprehending and arresting criminals through investigations of crimes involving misdemeanor and felony violations of a state as well as federal laws. Securing warrants for arrest, enforcing state, federal, and local ordinances when applicable. Processing arrested individuals by fingerprinting and submitting arrest information for incarceration purpose. Applying for fugitive from justice warrants, search warrants, submitting evidence for analysis for crimes for forensic analysis for DNA, fingerprint comparison, controlled and uncontrolled drugs/narcotics to appropriate sections of the State Bureau of Investigations. Processing crime scenes, assisting with or conducting investigations of unattended deaths, suicides, motor vehicle accidents involving property damage or fatalities. Submitting reports of criminal activity reported, investigated, accident investigations, arrest reports, and follow up investigations. Court appearance to testify for the state in criminal or traffic law violations. Fulfill special assignment, directing traffic, assisting fire department at fire scenes, assisting other local, state, and federal agencies upon request, as well as other duties as assigned.

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  Asheville Police Department

  • 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28802

  • Police Patrol Officer

    • Feb 1993 - Aug 1993
    • 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28802

    Incident report writing, traffic accident report submissions, investigating crime, patrolling, crime prevent, traffic enforcement, special assignments, court testimony, administer Intoxilyzer Test, fingerprinting, serving warrants for arrest, and other duties as assigned.

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  Tryon Police Department

  • Tryon, NC 28782

  • Chief of Police Tryon Police Department

    • Aug 1979 - Feb 1993
    • Tryon, NC 28782

    Primary duties include but not limited to supervision assigned police officers, traffic enforcement through vehicle and foot patrol, aggressive crime prevention through aggressive patrol of neighborhoods, business, security checks of homes while occupants are away, apprehending and arresting criminals through investigations of crimes involving misdemeanor and felony violations of a state as well as federal laws. Securing warrants for arrest, enforcing state, federal, and local ordinances when applicable. Processing arrested individuals by fingerprinting and submitting arrest information for incarceration purpose. Applying for fugitive from justice warrants, search warrants, submitting evidence for analysis for crimes for forensic analysis for DNA, fingerprint comparison, controlled and uncontrolled drugs/narcotics to appropriate sections of the State Bureau of Investigation. Processing crime scenes, assisting with or conducting investigations of unattended deaths, suicides, motor vehicle accidents involving property damage or fatalities. Submitting reports of criminal activity reported, investigated, accident investigations, arrest reports, and follow up investigations. Court appearance to testify for the state in criminal or traffic law violations. Maintained the Tryon Communications Department dispatch for police, fire, EMS, and Rescue Squad for the Town of Tryon. Updated police department service weapon to a .45 caliber pistol, we were the first municipal agency to upgrade to an pistol. Also negotiated for protective vest for all police officers for the first time in Tryon.

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  United States Army 1s Bn 27th Inf. Div. Combat Support Company

  • Ft. Knox KY-Ft. Polk Lousiana-Schofield Barracks HI.-Duty Station

  • Team Leader SGT E-5

    • Aug 1975 - Aug 1979
    • Ft. Knox KY-Ft. Polk Lousiana-Schofield Barracks HI.-Duty Station

    MOS- Infantry and T.O.WBasic and advance combat Infantry training Vietnam Era. Skills acquired, tactics, maneuvers, M16 dissemble/re-assemble, maintain, and qualify with M16 rifle. .45 caliber pistol disassemble/re-assemble, maintain and qualify with .45 pistol, first aid, Gas Masking procedures, maintaining Gas Masks, military drill and ceremony, military courtesy, military rank structure, hand grenade deployment, claymore mine deployment, combat vehicle operation, map reading, compass training, land navigation training, physical fitness readiness, helicopter boarding/dis-boarding, movement by air to assault, rapid water maneuvers training, and Geneva Convention doctrine. Primary Non-commissioned Officer Course, Basic Non-commissioned Officer Course, basic training, advance basic training, military doctrine, physical fitness, drill and ceremony, combat readiness, firearms qualifications, T.O.W. qualification, military instructor, and other duties as assigned.