Adam Harmon
Toney,AL
Summary
Dedicated professional with several years of experience providing security and maintaining safe environments for the community. Possess strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to effectively address community concerns and crime prevention. Have made significant impact in previous roles through successful community engagement initiatives and reducing crime rates. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make quick decisions in challenging situations, and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff's Deputy
Madison County Sheriff's Office
Madison, AL
07.2020 - Current
- Monitored and observed vehicular traffic, detected traffic offenses and issued traffic citations as warranted
- Observed businesses and residences for criminal activity; checked buildings for unauthorized entry, searched structures and property for intruders, and investigated suspicious persons and events
- Responded to robberies, thefts, burglaries, homicides, etc
- Administered first-aid to injured, secured crime scenes, controlled and directed citizens at the scene, conducted interviews with complainants, victims, witnesses and suspects, and gathered material/physical evidence from the scene as required
- Responded to domestic disturbances, calmly overlayed excited or agitated persons; physically restrained unruly individuals
- Conducted interviews with complainants and witnesses, obtaining relevant facts and information and mediated and resolved complaints and disputes
- Made arrests, including subduing individuals with appropriate action and force as necessary, placed individuals into handcuffs or other restraining devices, searched vehicles and persons under arrest for weapons and contraband, and transported arrested individuals to our detention facility
- Completed paperwork to incarcerate arrestees
- Assembled and prepared documentation and narrative reports, memorandums, miscellaneous, Incident/Offense, and activity reports
- Assisted in the purchasing and distribution of new equipment, materials, and supplies
- Maintained issued equipment, materials, and supplies required to support daily operations
- Utilized Excel and other Microsoft office programs to perform job duties more efficiently and effectively
- Conducted monthly inventories of evidence and paraphernalia acquired in arrests or searches
- Distributed property used in cases back to the previous owner
- Assisted stranded motorists, directs traffic, transports prisoners, and escorts funerals
- Enforced court orders; including serving summons, subpoenas, eviction orders, protection from abuse, and executing arrest warrants when required
- Provided sworn testimony in court proceedings
- Operated computer terminals (MDT's, laptops & desktops) to retrieve information and data
- Maintained equipment and uniforms in a neat and orderly fashion and made certain they are properly groomed in compliance with Department policy
- Recorded necessary and pertinent information disseminated at roll call/inspects, maintained and operates assigned police vehicle in compliance with Department policy, routine patrol, preliminary investigations and traffic regulation duties which may be performed in vehicles, motorcycles or on foot
- Inspected assigned patrol area for unusual or hazardous conditions and took appropriate action when such conditions are found
- Appeared at scenes of crimes, disputes, and vehicle accidents while visually and audibly evaluating victims, suspects, and scene layout to make an initial determination of safety and threat level and evaluated the needs of victims and bystanders
- Interacted with members of the community to promote public safety and crime prevention
- Patrolled an assigned area for the prevention of crimes and responded to questions, concerns, and complaints to resolve situations and to provide law enforcement services
- Conducted frequent business and residence checks within assigned area
- Investigated all suspicious persons and circumstances encountered while on duty
- Prepared and submitted factual written reports pertaining to assignments and any investigations necessary
- Conducted preventive patrol during unassigned time
- Processed and transported prisoners
- Pursued, apprehended and questioned persons who violated laws and ordinances
- Maintained substantive knowledge of pertinent City, State and Federal laws and ordinances and maintains substantive knowledge and adhered to all Department policies and procedures
- Collected and preserved evidence at crime scenes
- Presented testimony in courts of law
- Assisted other officers with investigations or back-up as may be required
Police Officer
Madison County Police Department
Madison, AL
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained equipment and uniforms in a neat and orderly fashion and made certain they are properly groomed in compliance with Department policy.
- Recorded necessary and pertinent information disseminated at roll call/inspects, maintained, and operated assigned police vehicle in compliance with Department policy.
- Inspected assigned patrol area for unusual or hazardous conditions and took appropriate action when such conditions were found.
- Appeared at scenes of crimes, disputes, and vehicle accidents while visually and audibly evaluating victims, suspects, and scene layout to make an initial determination of safety and threat level, and evaluated the needs of victims and bystanders.
- Interacted with members of the community to promote public safety and crime prevention.
- Patrolled an assigned area for the prevention of crimes and responded to questions, concerns, and complaints to resolve situations and provide law enforcement services.
- Conducted frequent business and residence checks within assigned area.
- Investigated all suspicious persons and circumstances encountered while on duty.
- Prepared and submitted factual written reports pertaining to assignments and any necessary investigations.
- Conducted preventive patrol during unassigned time.
- Processed and transported prisoners.
- Pursued, apprehended, and questioned persons who violated laws and ordinances.
- Maintained substantive knowledge of pertinent City, State, and Federal laws and ordinances and adhered to all Department policies and procedures. Collected and preserved evidence at crime scenes.
- Presented testimony in courts of law.
- Assisted other officers with investigations or back-up, as may be required.
- Maintained issued equipment, materials, and supplies required to support daily operations.
- Utilized Excel and other Microsoft Office programs to perform job duties more efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted monthly inventories of evidence and paraphernalia acquired in arrests or searches.
- Distributed property used in cases back to the previous owner.
- Assisted stranded motorists, directs traffic, transports prisoners, and escorts.
Logistics Operator
Harmony Landscape and Pond
Madison, AL
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Had regular communication and meetings with the crew, while building enduring relationships with them.
- Established goals, priorities, and objectives for the crew and led the execution of such.
- Supported hiring and mentoring of new team members.
- Consulted and trained crew members to understand contract specifications and ensured they were met and maintained customers satisfaction.
- Managed and scheduled labor, equipment, and material to accomplish maintenance production schedules within established budgets.
- Maintained strict adherance to established schedules and budgets.
- Ensured all work was completed in adherence to safety policies and guidelines.
- Investigated any accident or safety violation that may occur, prepared appropriate reports, and provided action steps to prevent future occurrences.
- Participated in actual field production work as needed.
- Performed lawn maintenance services to oversee, improve, and educate crew members.
- Worked both inside and outside of office daily, working within Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
- Ensured that customers were completely satisfied through effective communication, relationship building, and regular site visits.
- Assisted Account Manager with initial walk-throughs to establish client relationship and property parameters.
- Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to optimize inventory control, and ensure timely availability of materials and supplies.
- Sourced and negotiated with suppliers to obtain the best price, quality, and terms for purchased items.
- Evaluated supplier performance and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Collaborated with internal teams, such as production planning and sales teams, to understand demand forecasts and ensure adequate supply.
- Managed contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
- Oversaw logistics and transportation activities to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Reconciled and approved purchase orders and invoices for plants, and selected hardscape material.
Education
Batchelor of Science, Sociology -
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2019
Advanced Endorsement Diploma -
Bob Jones High School
Madison, AL05.2015
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Arrest techniques
- Defensive Tactics
- Evidence collection
- Community policing
- Patrol procedures
- Surveillance techniques
- Radio communication
- Crime Prevention
- Crisis Management
- Search and seizure
- Firearms proficiency
- Court Testimony
- Public event security
- Public disturbance resolution
- Courthouse safety
- Witness interviews
- Witness communication
- Public Safety
- Evidence identification
- Civil and criminal laws
- Background Investigations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Criminal Law
- Law Enforcement
- Search and rescue operations
Certification
- APOSTC Certified Class 166
- Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response
- Armored Vehicle Tactics Operation
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- Radar/Lidar Instructor
- New Supervision Certification
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- Advanced Patrol Tactics
- Advanced Search and Seizure
- Bulletproof Report Writing
- Advanced Traffic Stops
- Strategic Self Defense and Gunfighting Tactics
Accomplishments
- Exemplary Service Award
- Sheriff Unit Award
- Nomination for the Back the Blue Officer of the Year Award 2021
Timeline
Sheriff's Deputy
Madison County Sheriff's Office
07.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Madison County Police Department
08.2019 - 07.2020
Logistics Operator
Harmony Landscape and Pond
03.2013 - 07.2019
Batchelor of Science, Sociology -
University of Alabama Huntsville
Advanced Endorsement Diploma -
Bob Jones High School
- APOSTC Certified Class 166
- Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response
- Armored Vehicle Tactics Operation
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- Radar/Lidar Instructor
- New Supervision Certification
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
- Advanced Patrol Tactics
- Advanced Search and Seizure
- Bulletproof Report Writing
- Advanced Traffic Stops
- Strategic Self Defense and Gunfighting Tactics
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