Chase Clayton
Easley,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with experience in enhancing community trust and safety. Skilled in team coordination to achieve law enforcement goals and effectively collaborate with local and federal agencies for criminal apprehensions. Committed to fostering positive relationships with the public through transparent communication and strategic solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
State Trooper
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
Greenville, South Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Duties:
- Enforce state traffic and criminal laws while ensuring public safety.
- Investigate traffic collisions and criminal incidents, documenting findings in detailed reports.
- Collect and preserve evidence and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Conduct lawful traffic stops, arrests, and searches in accordance with state law and agency policy.
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies during investigations and enforcement operations.
- Provide emergency response and assistance during crashes, disasters, and critical incidents.
- Hours Per Week: 24 to 60 hours
- Phone Number: (864) 552-5000
Detention Officer
Pickens County Detention Center
Pickens, South Carolina
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Jobs Duties:
- Maintained the safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors within a correctional facility.
- Conducted inmate intake, booking, fingerprinting, and classification procedures.
- Performed routine security checks, searches of inmates and housing units, and confiscated contraband when necessary.
- Escorted inmates to court appearances, medical appointments, and other authorized locations.
- Prepared detailed incident reports and maintained accurate inmate documentation.
- Responded to emergencies and inmate disturbances using department policies and de-escalation techniques.
- Hours Per Week: 24 to 60 hours
- Phone Number: (864) 898- 5500
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 09.2025 - 07.2026
Associates Degree - Business Management
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL 01.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Horseshoe Bend High School
New Site, AL 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Report Writing
- Evidence Collection
- Interview & Interrogation
- Crisis Response
- Community Policing
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Defensive Tactics
Certification
- Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer
- Class 2 Law Enforcement Officer
Awards
- 2026 Trooper of The Year - Troop 3
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
09.2025 - 07.2026
State Trooper
South Carolina Department of Public Safety
07.2023 - Current
Detention Officer
Pickens County Detention Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Associates Degree - Business Management
Jefferson State Community College
01.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Horseshoe Bend High School
08.2016 - 05.2020