David Groves
Galena,KS
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with proven track record of leading complex investigations ranging from theft and embezzlement to homicides. Strong written and verbal communication skills and adept in personnel management. Excited for the opportunity to utilize a skill set of strong organizational, problem-solving and decision making to achieve company objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2009 - Current
- Led agency comprised of over 55 public safety professionals within multiple divisions including investigative, patrol, administrative, communications and corrections.
- Responsible for investigative case management.
- Responsible for policy creation and implementation.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with local, state, and federal partners along with private sector, schools and non-governmental organizations to further objectives of providing high-quality and efficient service.
- Mitigate civil liability risks by overseeing internal investigation protocols and taking appropriate personnel action.
- Prepare, propose and manage annual operating budget of over $3 million.
- Explore and execute creative and mutually beneficial agreements and partnerships to promote efficiency and justice.
- Successfully apply for and administer state and federal grants to enhance community services and promote positive, productive, and effective work environment.
Investigator
Cherokee County, Kansas
12.1999 - 01.2009
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Testified in court during preliminary proceedings and trials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Central Christian College of Kansas
Mcpherson, KS02.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS05.2007
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Interview and Interrogation
- Human Resource Management
- Report Preparation and Presentation
- Delegation
- Records Maintenance
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Team Building
- Knowledge of Court System
Accomplishments
- Kansas Sheriff of the Year
- Kansas People Saving People Award
- Kent Radcliff Memorial Law Enforcement Award for successfully leading statewide grassroots campaign to amend the Kansas State Constitution
- Nominee - Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Affiliations
- Naval Post Graduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security Executive Leaders Program - Monterey, CA
- National Sheriff's Institute Executive Leaders Program - Longmont, CO
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Executive Development - Lawrence, KS
- Virginia Center for Police Innovation - Durango, CO
- Kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy - Hutchinson, KS
Boards And Organizations
- Kansas Sheriffs' Association - Immediate Past President
- Children's Advocacy Center of Southeast Kansas - Past President
- Cherokee County Ambulance Association - Executive Board of Directors
- Christian Heady Foundation to Aid Children with Cancer - Founding Board Member
- Spring River Mental Health and Wellness - Board of Directors Vice-Chair
- Western State's Sheriffs' Association - Representative of the State of Kansas
- National Sheriffs' Association
- International Association of Chief's of Police
- 11th Judicial District of Kansas - Advisory Board
Timeline
Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2009 - Current
Investigator
Cherokee County, Kansas
12.1999 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Central Christian College of Kansas
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Labette Community College
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