Howard Woods
Southaven,MS
Summary
Experienced with meticulous evidence collection, analysis, and case resolution. Utilizes critical thinking and problem-solving to uncover essential information in investigations. Track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
TN Air Guard
Memphis, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Operate construction equipment such as bulldozers, hy-excavators, front-end loaders, etc.
- Assist with pavement construction and repair.
Armed Security Officer
Code 4, LLC
Horn Lake, MS
10.2022 - Current
- Create a safe environment for various locations by being vigilant and using de-escalation techniques.
- Dignitary Protection Course
Patrol/Traffic Officer
Olive Branch Police Department
Olive Branch, MS
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Enforce state and local laws
- Investigate and create motor vehicle crashes
- Officer of the month
- Motor school
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army Reserve
Greenwood, MS
06.2010 - 06.2022
- Operate construction equipment such as bulldozers, hy-excavators, front-end loaders, etc.
- Assistant Platoon Leader
- Squad Leader
- Indoor range weapons instructor
- X2 Army Achievement Medal
- Convoy Commander
- Advanced Active Shooter Trainer/Instructor
Criminal Investigator/K-9 Handler
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Greenville, MS
11.2017 - 02.2022
- Completed the certified investigator program
- Certified k-9 handler for apprehension and bomb detection
- Managed the department's vehicle fleet and inventory
- Completed the FBI's Command College
- Served on the FBI and US Marshal task force
- Social Media and Drug Investigations
- Clandestine Laboratory Investigations
- New hire training officer
Narcotic Investigator/K-9 Handler
Greenville Police Department
Greenville, MS
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Certified Narcotic K-9 Handler
- FBI Task Force
- Project Safe Neighborhood
- Narcotic Investigator
Market Manager
C Spire
Grenada, MS
03.2007 - 01.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ02-2026
Skills
- Valid Driver's license
- Investigation management
- Interviewing witnesses
- First aid training
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Social media investigations
- Witness interviews
- Evidence processing
- Calm in crisis situations
- Covert investigations
- Continuous improvement
- Report preparation
- Surveillance techniques
- Court testimony
- Emergency safety plans
- Video surveillance systems
- Crime prevention
- Interrogating suspects
- Homicide investigations
- DNA swabs
- Criminal investigations
- Incident reporting
Certification
- Certified Investigator
- Certified Motor Officer
- Certified K-9 Handler (x2)
- BIRDE Certification
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
TN Air Guard
12.2023 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Code 4, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Patrol/Traffic Officer
Olive Branch Police Department
02.2022 - 02.2026
Criminal Investigator/K-9 Handler
Washington County Sheriff's Office
11.2017 - 02.2022
Narcotic Investigator/K-9 Handler
Greenville Police Department
05.2015 - 11.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
US Army Reserve
06.2010 - 06.2022
Market Manager
C Spire
03.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix