CHARLES E. CLIFTON II
Altoona
Summary
To improve the quality of life in Alabama communities through employment with a state or local law enforcement agency in an administrative position.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
Oneonta Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Led and supervised 22 to 25 police officers for the City of Oneonta
- Directed police operations within the city of Oneonta, Alabama
- CLEEP Certified Chief of Police with 240 hours of continued education; Advanced Certification in Law Enforcement
Narcotics Unit Commander
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Led counterdrug operations for Alabama’s 9th Judicial Circuit
- Supervised a 6-person unit; managed evidence and property room
- Conducted general criminal investigations and case assignments
Police Officer / Detective / SWAT Team Leader
City of Rainbow City
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Narcotics Division
- Managed department evidence room
- Led 6-member SWAT team during tactical operations
Police Officer
City of Attalla
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Promoted to Sergeant; performed patrol and supervisory duties
Education
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Jacksonville State University
01.1997
A.S. - Criminal Justice
Gadsden State Community College
01.1993
High School - undefined
Etowah High School
01.1990
Skills
- 31 years law enforcement experience
- 14 years counter-drug & vice investigations
- CLEEP Certified Chief with Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
- Law enforcement expertise
- Community engagement
- Tactical operations
- Crime scene management
- Strategic leadership
- Emergency management
- Special events coordination
- Courtroom testimony
- Crime prevention
- Internal affairs
- School safety
- Collaborative approach
- Firearms proficiency
- Investigative skills
- Community relations
- Criminal investigation
Certification
- SWAT certified & firearms qualified
- Surveillance & undercover operations
- Evidence and property room management
- Crime scene management & criminology knowledge
- Strong leadership and administrative experience
- Grant writing & management – over $600,000 awarded
- Technical equipment operation
- APOST Certified Police Officer
Timeline
Chief of Police
Oneonta Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2025
Narcotics Unit Commander
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
01.2005 - 01.2017
Police Officer / Detective / SWAT Team Leader
City of Rainbow City
01.1995 - 01.2005
Police Officer
City of Attalla
01.1993 - 01.1995
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Jacksonville State University
A.S. - Criminal Justice
Gadsden State Community College
High School - undefined
Etowah High School
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