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Eric Tolbert

Conyers,GA
Eric Tolbert

Summary

Insightful Police Officer with 9 years of experience 5 in the jail, 4 Uniform Patrol environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.

Overview

32
years of professional experience

Work History

Ideal Police Department

Police Officer
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office
Conyers, GA

Deputy Sheriff
08.2015 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
  • As Field Training Officer, I train new Deputies to familiarize them with agency policies, and patrol duties.
  • As K9 handler, I frequently searched the jail for contraband, also to track suspects, and missing adults/children.
  • As a drone operator, I operated a drone to locate suspects, or missing persons.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses on scene to uncover facts for verification and authentication.

Budget Car Rental
Tucker, GA

Service Agent
08.2006 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Removed stains on carpeting and sprayed interior with air freshener.
  • Maintained well-developed relationships with customers and fellow employees.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Handled customer issues with confidence, to provide effective resolution.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Trained 15 new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.

Dixie Seal & Stamp
Tucker, GA

Shipping and Receiving Clerk
08.2005 - 08.2006

Job overview

  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.

Dixie Seal & Stamp
Tucker, GA

Machine Operator
09.1997 - 08.2005

Job overview

  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.

United States Marine Corps
Marietta, GA

Stinger Gunner
03.1993 - 03.2001

Job overview

  • Mastered night and day combat techniques to protect against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks.
  • Inspected assigned material to support company operations.
  • Operated surface to air missiles
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Attended required training sessions and seminars.

Education

Lakeside High School
Atlanta, GA

High School Diploma
06.1992

Skills

  • Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
  • Maintaining Order
  • Information Verification
  • Public Safety
  • Witness Communication
  • Evidence Identification
  • Adult Detention
  • Accident Scene Documentation
  • Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
  • Protecting People and Property
  • Witness Interviews
  • Issuing Citations
  • Traffic and Mostorists Monitoring
  • Emergency Situations
  • Safety and Security
  • Foot Patrolling
  • Crime Scene Photographs
  • Incident Investigation
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Contraband Prevention
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Motor Vehicle Operation
  • Property Patrol
  • Warrant Issuing
  • Collecting Evidence
  • Law Enforcement Information Databases
  • Police Patrol Operations
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Prisoner Transport
  • Municipal Codes
  • Officer Training
  • Search and Seizure Laws
  • Field training officer certified
  • Jail training officer certified
  • Satdardized field sobriety certified
  • Special Response Team certified through FEMA
  • Drone operator
  • K9 Handler

Timeline

Police Officer

Ideal Police Department
07.2023 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - 06.2023

Service Agent

Budget Car Rental
08.2006 - 08.2015

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Dixie Seal & Stamp
08.2005 - 08.2006

Machine Operator

Dixie Seal & Stamp
09.1997 - 08.2005

Stinger Gunner

United States Marine Corps
03.1993 - 03.2001

Lakeside High School

High School Diploma
Eric Tolbert