Police Sergeant with strong leadership experience in team management and crisis negotiation. Proven integrity in high-stakes situations, effectively enhancing public trust through transparent communication. Consistently surpassed performance standards while mentoring staff and ensuring adherence to departmental policies.
Work History
Police Sergeant
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
Leesbu, Vir
2018 - 2024
Assigned, coordinated, and evaluated police officers' work to ensure alignment with departmental goals and effective resource utilization.
Monitored personnel adherence to department standards for performance and conduct, fostering accountability and professionalism.
Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
Led regular staff meetings to address current events and operational issues, enhancing team awareness and response.
Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
Crisis Negotiation Team Member & Instructor
Winchester Police Department
2015 - 2017
Obtained a Basic Crisis Negotiation Certificate from the U.S
Dept
Worked within justice system, FBI Division
Use critical thinking, active listening, and social perceptiveness to engage active hostage and barricaded subjects
Negotiations conducted through home phone, mobile devices or other devices as warranted
Strong persuasion skills used through coached negotiations to manage stressful situations and gather necessary intel to de-escalate and diffuse situation in a peaceful manner and without bodily harm
Officer/Investigator
Winchester Police Dept.
Winchester, VA
2000 - 2017
Patrol Officer: Duties include; Patrolling assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations
Respond to variety of calls and take the necessary action at the scene of the crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, & making arrest
Completing paperwork in co-ordination with above duties and Court responsibilities as needed per case
Narcotics Detective: Identify narcotics, potential and existing dealers, management of Task Force funds, manage caseloads and undercover operations
Oversee existing confidential informants and gain new informants as needed
Court duties and responsibilities based on case load
Detective; Criminal Investigations Division: Gather facts for various crime investigations, compile evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, examine physical evidence, manage caseloads, search warrants, arrest warrants and Court duties and responsibilities based on case load
Obtained certificate from Reids School of Interviewing and Child Abuse Investigations
Advanced Reids Technique used to assist in child neglect and abuse situations
Patrol Officer
Christiansburgh Police Dept.
1996 - 2000
Patrol Officer: Duties include; Patrolling assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations
Respond to variety of calls and take the necessary action at the scene of the crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, & making arrest
Completing paperwork in co-ordination with above duties and Court responsibilities as needed per case
Distric
United States Shoe Corperation
Max Meadows, Virginia
1988 - 1996
Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
Built sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
Directed and coordinated products, services and sales activities.
Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic goals for the company's growth.
Oversaw regional and local sales managers and staff.
My volunteer experience demonstrates ability to communicate, interact, and create personal relationships with community. It shows Law Enforcement Officers as a positive role model to our youth and community.
Volunteer Experience
Brother Big Sister program, 6 years, Obtaining Big Brother of the year for 2017
Kids & Cops camp, 7 years
Royal Family Kids Camp, 4 years
Winchester Church of God, Youth Staff, 6 years, 5th grade students, 2 years, Usher, 3 years, Currency collection & deposit team member, 3 years