Director Of Public Safety

• Jun 2022 - Present

Directs assign personnel and coordinates the activities of the Department of Public Safety at Piedmont Augusta and Piedmont McDuffie in order to provide effective public safety services. Directs the provision of patrol services, investigative services, training services, access control, badging services, parking services and telecommunication services. Ensures operational alignment with strategic Piedmont Augusta objectives. Enforces all Piedmont Augusta regulations and applicable state and federal laws. Advocates for increased crime prevention, workplace violence prevention, and a secure work environment. Show less

Assistant Director RCSS Police/ Major

• Jul 2019 - May 2022

Plans, develops and implements safety and security programs ensuring a safe and secure environment for the students, administration, faculty and staff of Richmond County Schools. This includes the direct supervision of the Captains, and second line supervision of Lieutenants and Sergeants to ensure the effective and efficient use of School Resource Officers within the schools. Monitors and evaluates the performance and outcomes of these supervisors. This includes ensuring that the officers and staff in the department are trained and well equipped to perform law enforcement, security and school resource officer duties. Advises the Director on personnel matters including hiring, promotions, disciplinary matters, budgeting and any other duties so designated. Show less

Chief

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

Overall responsibility for the administrative and operational function as adherence to and compliance with established federal,state, and local regulatory standards. Develops divisional budget and controls expenditures. Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing and training for all functions of the division’s assigned mission. Overall responsibility for the administrative and operational function as adherence to and compliance with established federal,state, and local regulatory standards. Develops divisional budget and controls expenditures. Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing and training for all functions of the division’s assigned mission.

Captain

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

Supervises the Law Enforcement Certification Program, Training, and Community Relations. Responds to public complaints and questions. Coordinates and manages community events. Oversees Post judgments and agency sales. GISAC/Homeland Security Liaison. Provides assistance and back up support to other officers as needed. Attends civic and community meetings. Supervises the Law Enforcement Certification Program, Training, and Community Relations. Responds to public complaints and questions. Coordinates and manages community events. Oversees Post judgments and agency sales. GISAC/Homeland Security Liaison. Provides assistance and back up support to other officers as needed. Attends civic and community meetings.

Captain/Lead Instructor

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

Provide theory and practical instruction to Cadets to ensure they complete Basic Mandate. Also responsible for curriculum development and management, delivery of instruction, and student advisement. Provide theory and practical instruction to Cadets to ensure they complete Basic Mandate. Also responsible for curriculum development and management, delivery of instruction, and student advisement.

Police Lieutenant

• Jul 2006 - Oct 2014

Responsible for identifying and coordinating Crime Prevention and Training needs. Ensuring that all certification and POST hours have been acquired. Instruct classes and maintain all department training records. Screen applications, conduct initial and board interviews. In process new employees and conduct internal investigations. Supervise the management of equipment and State Certification program. Keeps officers apprised of law updates, new techniques, and potential threats. Supervise Police Officers and Communication Service Officers. Show less

• Feb 2005 - Jun 2006

Served as the first line supervisor for patrol officers and assistant to the Lieutenant for coordinating shift operations. Provided daily supervision on operational procedures, including law enforcement and emergency room operations.

• Jun 1998 - Feb 2005

Provided protection and security of personnel and property associated with MCG. Enforced laws and policies. Detected and prevented criminal activity. Made sound decisions under stressful conditions.