HENRY J. SMITH
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Seasoned Law Enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence, developing incident reports, researching and analyzing data, and conflict resolution . Eager to leverage 11 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in Criminal Investigations, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and in-depth knowledge of public safety protocols.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
50
50
Certification
Work History
Police Detective
City Of East Point Police Department
East Point, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Investigated and managed case load of over 200 cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Management Trainee
Sherwin-Williams
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed financial accounts for accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Resolved escalated concerns using professionalism and understanding of facets of issue.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.
- Regulated service delivery to keep operations productive and in line with budget requirements.
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Operated location which grosses $1.5 million in sales annually
Patrol Sergeant
CITY OF EAST POINT
East Point, GA
09.2010 - 10.2021
- Analyzes activity reports to determine levels of performance or need for corrective action
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney and magistrate office case preparation.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 5-13 subordinates.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Police Officer
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Columbia, SC
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Tracked inmates through head counts (50+ per movement), visitor logs and scheduled activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lane College
Jackson04.2007
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Crime Solving
- Community Relations
- Background Investigations
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Investigative Reports
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Team Building and Development
- Performance Appraisals
- Judicial Procedures
- Testifying in Cases
- Chain of Custody
- Legal Standards
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-13 staff members.
- Achieved Officer of the Year (2018) through a life saving effort.
- Documented and resolved auditing issue which led to a successful change in policy implementation.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Holds Field Training Certification, Supervision
and Management Certifications and Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.)
Affiliations
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
International Brotherhood of Police
Timeline
Police Detective
City Of East Point Police Department
06.2022 - Current
Management Trainee
Sherwin-Williams
11.2021 - 06.2022
Patrol Sergeant
CITY OF EAST POINT
09.2010 - 10.2021
Police Officer
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
09.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lane College
Holds Field Training Certification, Supervision
and Management Certifications and Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.)
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