Faith Dawson
East Dublin,GA
Summary
Motivated law enforcement professional with experience as a police officer, probation officer, and correctional officer. Skilled in crisis response, de-escalation, case documentation, and maintaining safety in high-stress environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
McRae-Helena Police Department
07.2025 - Current
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Correctional Officer
Georgia Department of Corrections
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Community Supervision Officer I
Department of Community Supervision
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Created and maintained parole hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA12-2022
Certification
Initial Correctional Counselor Training, 08/08/2024
Basic Correctional Officer Training, 01/16/2025
Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, 11/21/2025
Timeline
Police Officer
McRae-Helena Police Department
07.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Georgia Department of Corrections
08.2024 - 04.2025
Community Supervision Officer I
Department of Community Supervision
03.2023 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia College And State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fort Valley State University