Geoffrey Watts
Calico Rock,AR
Summary
Highly accomplished and success-driven law enforcement professional with a proven track record in visionary leadership, investigations, critical relationship building and untethered drive, seeking a challenging position at Securitas. Bringing extensive experience in risk mitigation, and innovative program administration to enhance security initiatives on a global scale.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Investigator/Grants Administrator
Izard County Sheriff's Office
Melbourne, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Led Criminal Investigations Division for the county.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Administrator, Opioid Response Team (Concurrent With Other Roles)
COSSUP Opioid Response Team
Batesville, AR
10.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives addressing the opioid crisis, securing a $2.3 million grant to create alternative recovery methods and reduce stigma.
- Pioneered innovative solutions to target distributors of illicit narcotics surrounding opioid abuse and collaborated with law enforcement and the judicial system
- Created operating procedure that would be template for state and federal predecessors.
Commander
16th Judicial District Drug Task Force
Batesville, AR
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Led the 16th Drug Task Force, overseeing all narcotic investigations within the district.
- Supervised staff in criminal investigations involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinated security operations, equipment and personnel to protect employees and cooperating sources.
- Monitored wide-ranging investigations involving undercover work.
- Partnered with other law enforcement agencies to target violent drug offenders in local communities.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
- Budgeted and maintained approximate half-million dollar yearly budget
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Organized meetings with community leaders to secure local funding required for grant operations.
Special Agent
16th Judicial District Drug Task Force
Batesville, AR
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted duties as a Special Agent assigned to narcotics
- Answered directly to Drug Task Force Commander
- Worked in undercover assignments to gather evidence, perform surveillance and monitor court-authorized wiretaps.
- Conducted risk and security assessments prior to all high-stake operations
- Partnered with other law enforcement agencies to target violent drug offenders in local communities.
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
Patrol Deputy/Patrol Sergeant
Izard County Sheriff's Office
Melbourne, AR
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Provided patrol for the county, demonstrating proficiency in all duties as a certified law enforcement officer
- Promoted to Patrol Sergeant, taking on increased responsibilities and ensuring the success of patrol deputies
- Passed orders from the Sheriff and Chief Deputy/Chief Investigator as required, showcasing effective communication and leadership skills.
- Provided law enforcement services and protected property and citizens by patrolling.
Education
Certified Law Enforcement Officer - Criminal Justice
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR07.2016
Associate of Arts - Funeral Science
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR05.2012
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- High Stakes Security
- Grant Management and Administration
- Risk Mitigation
- Relationship Building
- Program Development and Administration
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Appointed to Patrol Sergeant ahead of tenured peers
- Critical Mindset for Counter Ambush graduate (N&F Training)
- Appointed Drug Task Force Commander by Quorum and elected prosecutor
- Appointed Administrator of Opioid response team after results of Commanding DTF
- Successfully pioneered COAP 2 and COAP 4 state opioid grants (currently COSSUP federal grant) with operational policy being adopted by state and federal level agencies
- Invited speaker at Attorney General's Office summit, State Drug Director conferences, etc
- Maintained Deputation with F.B.I.
- Maintained Deputation with U.S. Marshals
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Investigator/Grants Administrator
Izard County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - Current
Administrator, Opioid Response Team (Concurrent With Other Roles)
COSSUP Opioid Response Team
10.2020 - Current
Commander
16th Judicial District Drug Task Force
10.2020 - 01.2023
Special Agent
16th Judicial District Drug Task Force
02.2019 - 10.2020
Patrol Deputy/Patrol Sergeant
Izard County Sheriff's Office
11.2015 - 02.2019
Certified Law Enforcement Officer - Criminal Justice
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate of Arts - Funeral Science
Arkansas State University Mountain Home
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