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Kenneth Blackburn

Chief Deputy Sheriff
Galax,VA

Summary

Highly accomplished Chief Deputy Sheriff with extensive experience in law enforcement leadership, civil process, and agency administration. Skilled in personnel management, budget oversight, and inter-agency collaboration. Focused on compliance, operational efficiency, and community trust.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Deputy Sheriff

Surry County Sheriff's Office
218 N. Main Street Dobson N.C. 27007
12.2020 - Current


Highly accomplished and dedicated Law Enforcement
Executive with extensive experience in comprehensive civil
processes, tactical operations, and agency administration.
Proven track record of leadership as a Chief Deputy, effectively
managing personnel, structural budgets, and community
relations. Expert in modern law enforcement frameworks,
strategic inter-agency collaboration, and maintaining compliance
with state and federal regulations. Committed to fostering
community trust, ensuring operational excellence, and
protecting public safety.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Strategic Leadership & Administration: Personnel
Management | Budget Optimization | Policy Development
 Operations & Civil Process: Civil Process Service |
Emergency Response | Investigative Oversight
 Community & Agency Relations: Inter-Agency
Collaboration | Crisis De-escalation | Public Relations
 Compliance & Training: State Criminal/Civil Law | Tactical
Training Certification | Courtroom Security

Sergeant

Virginia State Police
Wytheville, VA
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

Trooper

Virginia State Police
Emporia, VA / Galax VA
04.1994 - 10.2019
  • Patrolled highways, enforcing traffic laws and detecting impaired, reckless, and criminal driving behaviors.
  • Investigated traffic crashes, documented scenes, and completed detailed incident and crash reports.
  • Responded to emergency calls, coordinating with dispatch, local law enforcement, and first responders.
  • Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects to gather facts for criminal and traffic investigations.

Deputy Sheriff

Surry County Sheriff's Office
218 North Main Street Dobson N.C. 27007
07.1990 - 09.1994
  • Patrolled assigned areas, responding to emergency calls and enforcing traffic and criminal laws.
  • Investigated incidents, gathered evidence, and documented findings in detailed incident reports.
  • Executed warrants, made arrests, and transported detainees safely between facilities.
  • Secured crime scenes, preserved evidence, and coordinated with investigators on case development.

Education

Basic Law Enforcement Training - Criminal Justice

Surry Community College
Dobson, NC
08-1990

Skills

  • Law enforcement
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Emergency response
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Relationship management
  • Public safety
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Community relations
  • Relationship building and management
  • Staff management
  • Security assessments
  • Building security check

Timeline

Chief Deputy Sheriff

Surry County Sheriff's Office
12.2020 - Current

Sergeant

Virginia State Police
10.2019 - 01.2021

Trooper

Virginia State Police
04.1994 - 10.2019

Deputy Sheriff

Surry County Sheriff's Office
07.1990 - 09.1994

Basic Law Enforcement Training - Criminal Justice

Surry Community College