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HIRAM JOHNSON

Criminal Justice
COMMERCE CITY,Colorado

Summary

Insightful Deputy Sheriff with 26 years of experience in the law enforcement environment and 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. Skilled at looking for unusual and suspicious activities and persons and responding to calls for service. Adept at interrogating and communicating with victims, witnesses and suspects while providing scene security and protection for emergency services personnel. Enthusiastic production assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the goals of the production. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in film production.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles , California
10.2019 - Current
  • Escorted prisoners to and from courthouse and maintained custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
  • Maintained order in courtroom during trial and guarded jury from outside contact.
  • Enforced courtroom rules of behavior and warned persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
  • Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
  • Patrolled court building and grounds and checked visitors and packages at entrances.
  • Screened persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
  • Escorted jurors, visitors and prisoners in courtroom and in hidden areas.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Jail Sergeant

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles , California
10.2014 - 07.2019
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Maintained custody and control of several hundred inmates housed in Men's and Women's jail security unit.
  • Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
  • Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Supervised approximately 20-30 deputy and security personnel per shift.
  • Completed investigations and wrote reports related to inmate assaults.

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles , CA
01.1994 - 10.2014
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of [Number] inmates and guards.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Drafted reports detailing incidents and safety violations over.
  • Researched and analyzed crime statistics to maintain awareness and knowledge.
  • Filled in for absent deputies to maintain continuous leadership structure and support team members.

Campus Police Officer

Los Angeles Community College District
Los Angeles , California
01.1994 - 01.2001

Protect faculty and staff, assist students, enforce traffic and criminal laws, patrol campus and surrounding areas by car and on foot. Assist visitors, Monitor campus activities to ensure safety and an environment conducive to learning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

National University
Los Angeles, CA
11.2017

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With An Emphasis in Criminal Justice

WEST L.A. COLLEGE
Culver City, CA
01.1995 - 01.1997

Skills

  • Witness Interviews
  • Protecting People and Property
  • Incident Investigation
  • Crime Scene Photographs
  • Criminal Law Expertise
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Law Enforcement Information Databases
  • Courthouse Safety
  • Control Crowd
  • Suspicious Activity Monitoring
  • Investigative Reports
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Law Enforcement personnel supervision

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of approximately 20 crew and actors in the development of Reason To Fight, the movie trailer.
  • Achieved co-writing of the book, "Reason To Fight" by completing research with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved assisting with the production of the stage reading of "Reason To Fight" through effectively helping with talent acquisition, planning and development.

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
10.2019 - Current

Jail Sergeant

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
10.2014 - 07.2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With An Emphasis in Criminal Justice

WEST L.A. COLLEGE
01.1995 - 01.1997

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
01.1994 - 10.2014

Campus Police Officer

Los Angeles Community College District
01.1994 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

National University
HIRAM JOHNSONCriminal Justice