Brandon Ellenburg
UNION MILLS,NC
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional prepared for leadership role. Proven track record in criminal investigations, evidence collection, and case management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in critical thinking, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to public safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
08.2015 - Current
- Investigate breaking and entering cases, thefts, financial fraud cases,assaults, homicides.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Acted as a liaison between the detective division and community members, fostering trust and strengthening communication channels for improved crime reporting.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Patrol Corporal
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Supervised Road Patrol Crew
- Field Training Officer
- Assisted in criminal investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses for case development.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by taking charge of situations when necessary to maintain order and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Strengthened police-public relations through proactive communication and involvement in community events.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing training and support to fellow officers on patrol procedures.
- Served as a role model for junior officers by exemplifying professionalism, dedication, integrity during daily tasks and interactions with the public.
- Supported a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Patrol Officer
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
04.2008 - 09.2013
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
- Collaborated with fellow officers for efficient crime prevention and response efforts.
- Investigated suspicious activities, deterring potential criminal behavior and maintaining community security.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during joint operations or investigations to ensure efficient communication and teamwork.
- Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
- Provided testimony in court cases, ensuring successful prosecution of offenders.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols in high-risk areas.
- Trained new officers, sharing best practices and improving departmental efficiency.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Reserve Officer
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Conducted traffic stops for violations, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate, resulting in improved road safety.
- Conducted thorough searches of persons, vehicles, and premises in compliance with legal guidelines, ensuring the discovery and preservation of crucial evidence.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Assisted in crime prevention efforts through community outreach and education initiatives.
- Provided testimony in court cases as a reliable witness, strengthening prosecution efforts against criminal offenders.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve disputes among citizens peacefully and effectively whenever possible.
- Assessed situations quickly and accurately under high-stress conditions, making decisions that protected lives and property while minimizing risk exposure for all involved parties.
- Provided assistance to other law enforcement agencies as needed during critical incidents or high-profile investigations, demonstrating teamwork and cooperation within a multi-agency framework.
- Engaged with local businesses to develop positive relationships between law enforcement and the community at large.
- Participated in ongoing training exercises to ensure proficiency in law enforcement techniques and equipment usage.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Patrol Corporal
Lake Lure Police Department
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Supervised Road Patrol Crew
- Field Training Officer
- Assisted in criminal investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses for case development.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by taking charge of situations when necessary to maintain order and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Strengthened police-public relations through proactive communication and involvement in community events.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing training and support to fellow officers on patrol procedures.
- Served as a role model for junior officers by exemplifying professionalism, dedication, integrity during daily tasks and interactions with the public.
- Supported a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Patrol Officer
Lake Lure Police Department
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
- Collaborated with fellow officers for efficient crime prevention and response efforts.
- Investigated suspicious activities, deterring potential criminal behavior and maintaining community security.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during joint operations or investigations to ensure efficient communication and teamwork.
- Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
- Provided testimony in court cases, ensuring successful prosecution of offenders.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols in high-risk areas.
- Trained new officers, sharing best practices and improving departmental efficiency.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Reserve Officer
Lake Lure Police Department
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Conducted traffic stops for violations, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate, resulting in improved road safety.
- Conducted thorough searches of persons, vehicles, and premises in compliance with legal guidelines, ensuring the discovery and preservation of crucial evidence.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Assisted in crime prevention efforts through community outreach and education initiatives.
- Provided testimony in court cases as a reliable witness, strengthening prosecution efforts against criminal offenders.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve disputes among citizens peacefully and effectively whenever possible.
- Assessed situations quickly and accurately under high-stress conditions, making decisions that protected lives and property while minimizing risk exposure for all involved parties.
- Provided assistance to other law enforcement agencies as needed during critical incidents or high-profile investigations, demonstrating teamwork and cooperation within a multi-agency framework.
- Engaged with local businesses to develop positive relationships between law enforcement and the community at large.
- Participated in ongoing training exercises to ensure proficiency in law enforcement techniques and equipment usage.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Stocker – Cashier
Greenhill Store
06.2003 - 07.2005
Education
High School Diploma -
Rutherford – Spindale High School
Rutherfordton, NC05.2003
Basic Law Enforcement Training - Law Enforcement
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC01.2005
Skills
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Leadership and Management Training
- Supervised and Trained New Law Enforcement Officers
- Collaborate with other local, State, and Federal Agencies to investigate crime
- Crime scene investigation
- Interviewing skills
Accomplishments
State of North Carolina Department of Justice Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. State of North Carolina Department of Justice Intermediated Certificate. State of North Carolina Department of Justice Basic Certificate.
Training
- Over 1600 hours of training including possession of Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, Intermediate, and Basic Law Enforcement Certificate.
- Interrogation Rights
- Shooting Reconstruction
- Basic Homicide Investigation
- Intermediate Homicide Investigation
- Police Law Institute
- Advanced Child Death Investigation
- Warrantless Searches
- Fundamentals of the Investigative Process
- Child Death Investigation
- Suicide Investigation
- Identification of Fraudulent Documents
- Recognizing Insurance Fraud
- Advanced Interviews & Interrogations
- Field Training Officer
- Advanced Field Training Officer
- First Line Supervision Management Techniques
- Leadership Development for Law Enforcement Managers
- Intox Ec/Ir2 Operator School
- Traffic Stops Criminal Interdiction
- Officer Safety/Readiness Training
- DWI Cross Training for Law Enforcement
- Alcohol Screening Test Device Training
- Drugs that Impair Driving
- Standardized Field Sobriety
- Taser X26 Training
- Tactical Operations: ASP Baton Training
- FEMA Certified Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA Certified National Incident Management System Introduction
- Youth Gang Awareness for Patrol Officers
- ARIDE Training
Timeline
Detective
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
08.2015 - Current
Patrol Corporal
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
09.2013 - 08.2015
Patrol Officer
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
04.2008 - 09.2013
Patrol Corporal
Lake Lure Police Department
08.2007 - 04.2008
Reserve Officer
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
06.2007 - 04.2008
Patrol Officer
Lake Lure Police Department
10.2005 - 08.2007
Reserve Officer
Lake Lure Police Department
07.2005 - 10.2005
Stocker – Cashier
Greenhill Store
06.2003 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Rutherford – Spindale High School
Basic Law Enforcement Training - Law Enforcement
Isothermal Community College
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