Derick A Morrison
Sheridan,AR
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrolman
Pine Bluff Police Department
Pine Bluff, AR
09.2025 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity and provide community support.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring swift resolution of incidents.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal documentation.
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance professional skills, maintain physical fitness and stay current on departmental policies and procedures.
- Provided support to victims of crime, offering guidance on available resources and assistance programs.
Owner/Operator
Thirsty Pilgrim Printworks LLC
Sheridan, AR
03.2021 - Current
- Currently offering Sign making, Logo design, decals, sublimation, Hats, Shirts, engraving and much more. We take pride in our work and always willing to help out the just starting a business to those who are making it. We love conversations and love talking about how we can help bring new life in the community.
- Our name comes from our Catholic Faith and from an Iconic letter by St Mother Teresa called, "I Thirst".
Part Time Police Officer
Sheridan Police Department
Sheridan, AR
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Part Time auxiliary officer, Answer calls for service, write tickets and assist other officers when needed. 16hrs a month or more, I have the full capabilities as a FT officer.
- Enforced local and state laws to maintain public safety and order.
- Investigated crimes, gathered evidence, and interviewed witnesses to build cases.
- Conducted traffic enforcement and accident investigations to ensure roadway safety.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
General Associate
Ace Hardware
Sheridan, AR
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance overall shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote sales and improve store aesthetics.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently to ensure smooth transactions.
- Trained new associates on store policies, product knowledge, and customer service standards.
- Implemented improved processes for receiving shipments, reducing processing time significantly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment for customers and staff members.
Merchandise Manager / Assistant Manager
Michaels Stores Inc.
Grand Prairie, TX
06.2008 - 02.2021
- Merchandise Manager/Assistant Manager responsible for many moving parts in the store. Unloading Trucks, overseeing aisle resets, price changes, customer service, BOPIS, Ship from Store, training and scheduling. I am also in charge of all safety walks and partly responsible for interviews and recruiting new and future associates. Turned a broken crew into a more talented and positive working crew. The crew I have was never trained properly and since July have trained and have produced a team of excellent Merchandisers. Unloading trucks in 1-2 days during this peak season and creating a game plan for all upcoming resets. My team are able to cover me when I need to be an MOD or needed elsewhere in the store. They can plan, stock, reset, and even set up for upcoming trucks when needed.
- Left this position due to a move to Arkansas
- Trained and mentored junior staff on merchandising best practices and inventory management techniques.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
Freight Merchandiser
The Home Depot
Roanoke, TX
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Stocked sales floor and merchandised aisle features to maximize shelf capacity. Performed price changes, assisted customers in locating merchandise, and provided expert recommendation on product selection. Utilized standing forklift, cherry picker, and electric pallet jack to organize product deliveries. Completed annual inventory audit by accurately counting every piece of merchandise. Ensured workplace safety by following company protocols for use of mechanical equipment.
- Effectively completed quick training sessions for all equipment and trained new associates.
- Served as Team Lead when Manager needed to focus on other priorities or had to lead other teams.
Education
HS Diploma -
Derby High School
Derby, KSSkills
- Law enforcement
- Integrity and ethics
- Patrol techniques
- Community policing
- Vehicle operation
- Traffic control
- Arrest procedures
- Radio communication
- Computer skills
- Case report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Police reports
- First aid
Certification
- Forklift safety — Proficient
- January 2021
- Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
- Full results: Proficient
- Graphic design — Proficient
- January 2024
- Using graphic design techniques and producing visual media to communicate concepts
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Timeline
Patrolman
Pine Bluff Police Department
09.2025 - Current
Part Time Police Officer
Sheridan Police Department
03.2024 - 11.2024
Owner/Operator
Thirsty Pilgrim Printworks LLC
03.2021 - Current
General Associate
Ace Hardware
03.2021 - 07.2023
Freight Merchandiser
The Home Depot
11.2017 - 11.2018
Merchandise Manager / Assistant Manager
Michaels Stores Inc.
06.2008 - 02.2021
HS Diploma -
Derby High School
Certifications
ALETA Class 2026-A
CIT
SFST
FIRST AID
ALERRT
RADAR/LIDAR
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
B.A.T.mobile
PISOL, SHOTGUN, RIFLE
40MM
OC/CS
TASER