Howard Woods
Southaven,MS
Summary
Certified law enforcement officer with over 10 years of management experience, including training junior investigators and earning officer of the month recognition. Proven track record in investigative roles across various sectors, enhancing community safety through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Code 4, LLC
10.2022 - Current
- Deterred crime and utilized de-escalation tactics to maintain safety in diverse environments, including hospitals and co-ops.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect suspicious activity and maintain security.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating with local authorities when necessary.
Traffic Enforcement Officer/School Resource Officer
Olive Branch Police Department
Olive Branch, USA
02.2022 - 03.2026
- Enforce state and local traffic laws.
- Investigate motor vehicle crashes.
- Recognized as Officer of the Month for outstanding performance and dedication to duty.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and establishing facts to support case resolutions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, sharing intelligence and resources to improve overall case effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of case files and evidence for future reference.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and victims to collect evidence.
Investigator/Patrol K9 Officer
Washington County Sheriff Office
Greenville, MS
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with law enforcement to collect evidence and testimonies, enhancing case integrity.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Provided testimony in court about observed incidents and evidence collected during investigations.
- Ensured safe and secure environments for court proceedings, facilitating effective judicial processes.
- Fostered positive relationships between community leaders and the public by engaging courteously with citizens and visitors.
Narcotics Investigator
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, MS
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Executed surveillance operations to gather critical intelligence on drug-related activities.
- Supported execution of search warrants for suspected narcotics locations, contributing to case development.
- Participated in multi-agency task forces focused on identifying large scale drug networks.
- Coordinated with local agencies to strengthen drug enforcement strategies and increase operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to support investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to obtain critical information for cases.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigative findings and procedures used.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delta Christian School
Greenville, MSB.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Surveillance operations
- Personal security
- Tactical response
- Incident response
- Threat assessment
- Crime prevention
- Security assessments
- Crowd control
- Investigative skills
- Report writing
- Interview management
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Continuous improvement
- Customer support
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration
- Interview management
Certification
- Certified Investigator
- Certified K9 Handler (bomb detection)
- Certified K9 Handler (narcotic detection)
- Basic Incident Recovery Digital Evidence
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Code 4, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Traffic Enforcement Officer/School Resource Officer
Olive Branch Police Department
02.2022 - 03.2026
Investigator/Patrol K9 Officer
Washington County Sheriff Office
11.2017 - 01.2022
Narcotics Investigator
Greenville Police Department
05.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Delta Christian School
B.S. - Business Management
University of Phoenix