Brandon Akers
Inman,SC
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with 10+ years of service in public safety, recognized for initiative, critical thinking, and community engagement. Certified in crisis negotiation, interviewing and interrogation, and statement analysis. Proven track record of managing high-risk incidents, conducting thorough investigations, and building trust within the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Greer Police Department
102 South Main Street, Greer SC 29650
01.2018 - Current
- Enforced local and federal laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring timely resolution of incidents.
- Analyzed crime trends to inform strategic deployment of resources in high-risk areas.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations on reported incidents and gathered evidence.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and enhance policing effectiveness.
- Trained new officers in procedural compliance and operational protocols.
- Conducted and maintained case files for traffic fatality investigations.
Detention Officer
Greenville County Detention Center
20 McGee Street, Greenville SC
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain a safe environment for staff and inmates.
- Managed intake and release processes, verifying identification and documentation accuracy.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to facilitate smooth transfer of detainees when necessary.
- conducted internal investigations to maintain facility security.
Education
High School Diploma -
Berea High School
201 Burdine Drive, Greenville SC05-2011
Skills
- Clear and Concise report writing providing clear findings
- Evidence collection protocols
- Integrity, initiative and honesty
- Case management
- Court testimony
- Relationship building and management
- Crisis Negation
- certified in interview and interrogation and statement analysis
- Criminal investigations
- Emergency management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
Accomplishments
- Received Rookie Of The Year Award in 2019.
- Received Officer Of The Year Award in 2021.
- Earned a Medal Of Valor life-saving medal in 2026.
Certification
- Crisis Negotiations
- Interview and Interrogation
- Statement Analysis
- School Resource Officer
- Traffic Fatality Investigations
Timeline
Police Officer
Greer Police Department
01.2018 - Current
Detention Officer
Greenville County Detention Center
03.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Berea High School