Gary Smith
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Insightful Deputy Sheriff with 17 years of experience in urban and rural environments, with a 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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
05.2012 - Current
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 1200 inmates and guards.
- Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Police Officer
North Little Rock Police Department
01.2006 - 05.2012
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2001 - 05.2006
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR11.2006
Skills
- Community Relations
- Courtroom Testimony
- Crisis Management
- Defensive Tactics
- Physical Fitness
- Report Writing
- Public Speaking
- Patrol Procedures
- Problem Solving
- Firearms Proficiency
- Emergency Response
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Coordination
- Leadership Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Civil and Criminal Law Expertise
- Public Safety
- Crime Investigation
- Community Policing
- Criminal Investigation
- Search and Rescue Operations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Relationship Building and Management
- Staff Management
- Warrant Procedures
- Officer Training
- Case Report Writing
- Weapons Training
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 12 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 16 in the development of new and improved warrant arrests and take-down procedures.
- Achieved hundreds of felony arrests by completing criminal investigations with accuracy and efficiency.
- Is currently a Certified Law Enforcement Instructor for the state of Arkansas
- Trained and is a current member of the Arkansas CIT ( Crisis Intervention Team ). This team is a specialized unit that aims to reduce the risk of physical injury and/or death to those involved in an emergency interaction with those who suffering from a mental illness.
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- CIT- Crisis Intervention Team
- Law Enforcement Instructor
Timeline
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
05.2012 - Current
Police Officer
North Little Rock Police Department
01.2006 - 05.2012
Machinist
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2001 - 05.2006
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Black River Technical College
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