Franklin "Scott" Porter
Spartanburg,South Carolina
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff First Class
Spartanburg Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - Current
- Handle high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Serve warrants, summonses, and subpoenas efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assesse potentially dangerous situations quickly; employ de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Maintain accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Assist in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Investigate crimes, interview witnesses, gather physical and documentary evidence and preserve for court proceedings.
Magistrate Constable
Spartanburg Magistrate Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Served approximately 30 warrants, subpoenas, and orders of protection per day as directed.
- Managed conflict resolution within the community through mediation techniques that fostered understanding among disputing parties.
- Completed the Basic Constable Training Program- SCCJA
Parking Enforcement Officer
City of Spartanburg
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Monitored and patrolled approximately 15 assigned areas in parking lots and city streets per day as directed.
- Issued approximately 15 to 25 tickets per day for illegal parking and overtime parking violations.
- Required to appear in court hearings weekly regarding contested traffic citations.
- Provide information to the public regarding traffic regulations, facilities, and points of interest.
Teacher Assistant
Spartanburg School District 7
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Assisted the teacher in lesson plan implementation.
- Managed classroom files and records.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts presented by the teacher.
Emergency Center Liason
Spartanburg Medical Center
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Provided customer service to incoming patients and families in the Emergency Room.
- Worked closely with the physicians and other departments to maintain effective service.
Shuttle Driver/Transportation Coordinator Assistant
Spartanburg Medical Center
04.2005 - 09.2008
- Transported clients to various locations in Spartanburg/Union County.
- Maintained accurate manifest logs in accordance with SCDOT regulations.
- Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of the transportation employees.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to mimimize costs and increase productivity.
- Maintained accurate client and route information to provide the most efficient transport service.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Blantons College of Business
Spartanburg, South Carolina1988
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident Response
- Emergency Response
- Criminal Investigations
- Physical Fitness
- Interview techniques
- Traffic enforcement
- Court Proceedings
- Report Writing
Interests
Assistant Minister - Moore Church of Christ Spartanburg South Carolina Volunteer - Upstate Fathterhood Coaltiion Spartanburg South Carolina
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff First Class
Spartanburg Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - Current
Magistrate Constable
Spartanburg Magistrate Office
01.2017 - 01.2019
Parking Enforcement Officer
City of Spartanburg
10.2014 - 01.2017
Teacher Assistant
Spartanburg School District 7
10.2010 - 10.2013
Emergency Center Liason
Spartanburg Medical Center
09.2008 - 04.2010
Shuttle Driver/Transportation Coordinator Assistant
Spartanburg Medical Center
04.2005 - 09.2008
Associate of Science - Business
Blantons College of Business