Columbus Gentry
Saluda,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable and dedicated service professional with extensive experience in public service industry. Solid team player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills in establishing rapport with public. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Specialize in quality, speed and process optimization. Articulate, energetic and results-oriented with exemplary passion for developing relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Post Office
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
- Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
Sheriff's Deputy
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for hundred's of cases.
- Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Security Officer
American Security
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
State Trooper L/CPL
South Carolina Highway Patrol
02.1990 - 02.2015
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Drafted daily reports detailing patrol activities, observations and arrests.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Promoted public safety and facilitated vehicular flow by directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Performed high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Conducted investigations into Illegal drugs trade, gun trafficking and organized crime.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Directed suspects on field sobriety tests and performed tests using portable equipment.
- Administered security detail for governor and other officials both at their residences and during travel.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Used crime scene equipment to identify, collect, analyze and preserve physical evidence at crime scenes.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC02.1990
Associate of Arts - HVAC Installation And Repair
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC04.1987
High School Diploma -
Saluda High School
Saluda, SC05.1985
Skills
- Government Regulations
- Public and Media Relations
- Inspecting Goods
- Incident Reporting
- Active Learning
- Manage Sorting
- Customer Satisfaction
- Local Area Route Knowledge
- Learning Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Municipal Codes
- Surveillance and Patrol
Timeline
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Post Office
12.2022 - 07.2023
Sheriff's Deputy
Saluda County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 08.2022
Security Officer
American Security
02.2016 - 09.2018
State Trooper L/CPL
South Carolina Highway Patrol
02.1990 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Piedmont Technical College
Associate of Arts - HVAC Installation And Repair
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Saluda High School
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