Carson Byrne
Roseville,California
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement and security professional with extensive experience at Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, specializing in crime investigation and witness communication. Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations with integrity while maintaining a high level of firearms proficiency. Committed to enhancing community safety through effective teamwork and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
Martinez, California
07.2015 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Assisted in the organization and implementation of community outreach programs to raise awareness about public safety.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
- Collected evidence from crime scenes and secured it for analysis.
- Maintained contact with informants to obtain information on criminal activity.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Monitored criminal activity within the jurisdiction through intelligence gathering methods.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Prepared detailed investigative reports and presentations, summarizing findings and recommending actionable steps.
- Conducted surveillance of suspected criminals in order to gather information.
- Participated in undercover operations aimed at uncovering criminal activity.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines in high-pressure environments.
Protective Security Specialist
DynCorp International
Fairfax, VA
12.2008 - 03.2012
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Kept highly classified and sensitive information completely confidential.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Developed a low visual movement package for teams to enhance safety during long-distance travel in Iraq.
- Ensured the security of the consulate general during meetings across Iraq.
- Led security motorcades across Iraq, ensuring the safety of clients and personnel.
- Developed and coordinated mission routes, ensuring comprehensive tactical briefings for PSS teams.
- Maintained high physical fitness standards, successfully passing quarterly tests.
- Maintained weapon qualifications on multiple weapon systems.
- Managed team radios, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Executed hundreds of missions across Iraq utilizing various motorcade configurations.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by providing physical protection services when necessary.
- Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
Infantryman
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Coordinated fire support activities with other units on the battlefield.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Operated and mounted night vision devices to zero in and engage targets.
- Contributed to swift engagement and destruction of enemy ground forces during deployment.
- Operated communications equipment to ensure effective field communication.
- Captured enemy troops, weaponry and equipment with small-group and large ground maneuvers.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Set up combat positions and deployed forward weaponry in support of overall combat mission.
- Educated junior infantrymen in tactics, weapons handling, and field survival skills.
- Practiced hand-to-hand combat techniques to prepare for close-quarters combat situations.
- Rendered first aid treatment to injured personnel on the battlefield.
- Engaged in marksmanship training with various weapons systems to ensure accuracy and proficiency.
- Participated in reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of ambushes and raids against enemy forces.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Collected intelligence information from local sources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix07-2013
Skills
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Witness communication
- Evidence identification
- Crime investigation
- Witness interviews
- Criminal law
- Firearms proficiency
- Arrest procedures
- Court proceedings
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Surveillance
Affiliations
- soccer
- spending time with family
- horseback riding
Accomplishments
- Deputy of the Year, 2019
- Selected for the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff SWAT team in 2018
- Testified in Superior Court as an expert witness for the North Richmond criminal street gang
- Graduated College while working in Iraq with a 3.8 GPA
Certification
- Basic Special Weapons and Tactics School, 2018
- Field Training Officer, 2019
- Interview and Interrogation - BATI, 2020
- Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC), 2021
- Gang Investigations Course, 2022
- Basic Rifle Marksmanship and Sniper, 2023
- Advanced Gang Inerstigations Course, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
07.2015 - Current
Protective Security Specialist
DynCorp International
12.2008 - 03.2012
Infantryman
US Army
07.2004 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
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