Devonte Petty
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Sandersville Police Department. Proven expertise in criminal investigations and crisis intervention, effectively resolving incidents and enhancing community safety. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and evidence collection, ensuring thorough crime scene preservation and accurate report writing. Committed to fostering positive community relations through proactive policing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Sandersville Police Department
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Answered emergency and non emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Correctional Officer
Telfair State Prison
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Correctional Officer
Wheeler Correctional Facility
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Harris County High School
Hamilton, GA05-2011
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Traffic direction
- Emergency planning
- Physical fitness
- Criminal law
- Exceptional problem solver
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Criminal investigations
- De-escalation techniques
- Defensive tactics training
- Law enforcement
- Community oriented policing
- Evidence collection and evaluation
- Crime scene preservation
- Report writing
- Court preparation
Accomplishments
Received a commendation for bravery and dedication working during Hurricane Helene.
Completed Crisis Intervention Team training to handle situations when an individual is suffering mental health crisis.
Promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team Certification.
Timeline
Police Officer
Sandersville Police Department
01.2021 - Current
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2018 - 02.2020
Correctional Officer
Telfair State Prison
11.2015 - 06.2018
Correctional Officer
Wheeler Correctional Facility
04.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
High School Diploma -
Harris County High School
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