Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Advanced Training
Honors & Awards
Specialty Teams
Organizations
Conferences
Timeline
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GARY GORDON, DPA

GARY GORDON, DPA

Sun City Center,FL

Summary

A 2022 Doctor of Public Administration graduate from Valdosta State University whose studies centered on Public Policy, Law Enforcement Administration, and Ethics. With 20 years of public service as a law enforcement deputy, the areas of experience include the development of police standard operating procedures, policies, data research, training, and supervision.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Enforcement Supervisor (Corporal)

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
09.2021 - Current
  • Wrote employee evaluations and provided career development feedback.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable agency standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 12 subordinates.

Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor

Hillsborough Community College
09.2019 - Current
  • Implemented lesson plans and motivated students to learn and participate.
  • Used assessments to monitor student understanding, modified instruction and provided feedback to students.
  • Managed classroom to foster safe and positive learning environment for students and staff.

Student Intern

Virtual Student Foreign Services, National, Standards
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted in writing the 2016 National Manufacturing Report for the United States House of Representatives
  • Developed standard operating procedures for the VSFS program
  • Researched data for submission to program coordinator for final report

Law Enforcement Deputy

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
08.2002 - Current
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Trained new deputies and wrote performance evaluations on their performance

Education

Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) - Public Policy Analysis

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05.2022

Master of Public Administration (MPA) -

Troy University
Troy, AL
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
06.2013

Skills

  • Incident Investigation
  • Report Preparation
  • Evidence Collection
  • Excellent Investigation Abilities
  • Investigative Procedures
  • Administrative Duties

Advanced Training

Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission - General Instructor (04/2019 - Present) 64 hours


Institute of Police Technology and Management - Criminal Investigations (08/2017 - Present) 40 hours


Criminal Justice Institute - Courtroom Testimony (09/2017) 16 hours


Institute of Police Technology and Management - Investigative Interviews (04/2005 - Present) 40 hours


Law Enforcement Bicycle Association (LEBA) - Police Mountain Bike (03/2006 - Present) 40 hours


Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission - Radar/Laser Speed Measurement (10/2004 - Present) 40 hours

Honors & Awards

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Employee of the Month (01/2022)
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office


Awarded Master Deputy Status (04/2019 - 09/2021)

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office


Robert L. Cole, Sr. Scholarship (05/2015)

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Black Advisory Council


Certificate of Commendation (Over 20 awards) (08/2002 - Present)

Specialty Teams

Bicycle Response Team (07/2021 - Present)


Special Incident Response Team (01/2005 - 01/2007)


Crisis Response Intervention Team (10/2003 - 03/2009)

Organizations

American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) (03/2022 - Present)

Member


Greater Tampa United States Bowling Congress - Elected Board Member (08/2008 - 08/2014)
Rules and Audit Committee Director

Conferences

National Association for Divorce Professionals - Guest Keynote Speaker (08/2020)


Florida Property Crimes Unit Conference (11/2009)

Timeline

Law Enforcement Supervisor (Corporal)

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
09.2021 - Current

Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor

Hillsborough Community College
09.2019 - Current

Student Intern

Virtual Student Foreign Services, National, Standards
09.2015 - 05.2016

Law Enforcement Deputy

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
08.2002 - Current

Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) - Public Policy Analysis

Valdosta State University

Master of Public Administration (MPA) -

Troy University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Saint Leo University
GARY GORDON, DPA