Charles Leavitt
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping the general public safe and assisting fellow employees, superiors and community leaders. Criminal Investigator versed in police procedures, criminal law and interrogation tactics. Hardworking Criminal Investigator with the physical stamina to perform at optimal levels. Advanced training in firearms, tasers and specialized law enforcement equipment. Criminal Investigators who employs excellent communication skills in writing crime reports and collaborating with police investigators.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Lumberton Police Department
Lumberton, NC
11.2008 - 09.2021
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Unit Manager
Waffle House Inc.
Laurinburg, NC
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
- Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Conducted timely performance evaluations for all front of house staff.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
Detective
City of Lumberton
Lumberton, NC
03.2004 - 02.2008
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Carefully documented statements, observations and materials.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
- Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
- Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
- Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to investigation.
- Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
- Presented evidence at criminal trials.
- Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
Police Officer
City of Simpsonville
Simpsonville, SC
09.2003 - 03.2004
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
Deputy Sheriff
Hoke County Sherrif's Office
Raeford, NC
05.1996 - 08.1998
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
Cook
U.S. Army
, Ft. Bragg NC
07.1991 - 11.1997
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $2,000,000].
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.
- Supervised cooks performing garrison and field operations
- Trained incoming cooks to perform their duties
- Ordered neccessary supplies and food for all operations
- Accounted for incoming cash and food items
- Prepared food and beverages in garrison and field operations for 300+ soldiers per meal
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Mountain Valley High School
Rumford, ME1991
Skills
- Ethical and honest
- Calm in crisis situations
- Background checks
- Witness interviews
- Knowledge judiciary system
- Credit card fraud
- Detailed report writing
- Interrogation law proficiency
- Collecting evidence
- Fingerprint Evidence
- Financial crime proficiency
- Investigating crimes
- Preparing for court
- Affidavits
- Supervising investigations
- Collecting statements
- Case Report Development
Accomplishments
Obtained General, Intermediate, and Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, which entails over 900 hours of continuing education in the law enforcement and criminal investigations field.
Obtained North Carolina Crimin Investigators Certificate, which entails over 500 hours of criminal investigations classes.
Obtained North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement General Instructor Certificate
Consistantly leading the investigative division in arrests and convictions.
Consistantly meeting report deadlines while investigating multiple cases at a time.
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Lumberton Police Department
11.2008 - 09.2021
Unit Manager
Waffle House Inc.
03.2008 - 11.2008
Detective
City of Lumberton
03.2004 - 02.2008
Police Officer
City of Simpsonville
09.2003 - 03.2004
Deputy Sheriff
Hoke County Sherrif's Office
05.1996 - 08.1998
Cook
U.S. Army
07.1991 - 11.1997
High School Diploma - General Education
Mountain Valley High School