Colby Stephens
Marianna,FL
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff offering 10 years experience in law enforcement landscape. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety through patrol details and during community events. Resourceful worker with commitment to integrity and honesty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 1,600 inmates and guards.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Correctional Sergeant
Calhoun Correctional Institution
10.2013 - 10.2021
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised 32 employees and performance of tasks and managed 240 offenders.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Law Enforcement Certification - Police Academy
Chipola College
Marianna, FL12.2021
Corrections Certification - Corrections Academy
Florida Department of Corrections
Sneads, FL03.2014
High School Diploma -
Marianna High School
Marianna, FL04.2010
Skills
- Public Disturbance Investigation
- Witness Interviews
- Crime Investigation
- Subpoena Delivery
- Civil Processes
- Civil and Criminal Law Expertise
- Public Safety
- Emergency Response
- Prisoner Transport
- Criminal Investigation
- Law Enforcement
- Witness Interviewing
- Relationship Building and Management
- Staff Management
- Emergency Management
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Calhoun Correctional Institution
10.2013 - 10.2021
Law Enforcement Certification - Police Academy
Chipola College
Corrections Certification - Corrections Academy
Florida Department of Corrections
High School Diploma -
Marianna High School
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