Jamal Hurt
Courtland,VA
Summary
Motivated law enforcement professional committed to serving and protecting citizens from crime and dangerous activities. Extensive conflict and crisis prevention training. Specializes in de-escalated situations to provide optimal outcomes for all involved individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Deputy
Southampton County Sheriff Department
06.2022 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity, enforce laws and ensure public safety
- Conducted traffic stops for violations of the law, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary
- Investigated complaints from citizens, documented reports and collected evidence
- Provided assistance to victims of crimes and accidents
- Attended court hearings to present evidence in criminal cases
- Responded to emergency calls for service such as domestic disputes or robberies in progress
- Utilized radar equipment to detect speeders on highways and roads within jurisdiction area
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities including incident reports
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
Jail Deputy
Southampton County Sheriff Department
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Monitor approximately 50 inmates to ensure safety and task completion
- Book new inmates by standard procedure; including conducting searches processing arrests in systems, and fingerprinting
- Complete book-outs by ensuring inmate paperwork is complete and there are no outstanding warrants
- Complete duties outlined by Jail staff; including transporting inmates to different locations and making medial runs for inmates with medical needs
- Maintained order in the jail by enforcing rules and regulations; addressed disruptive behavior; conducted searches for contraband items
- Conducted intake screening process for incoming inmates, including classification assessment and fingerprinting
- Assisted in maintaining records related to prisoner status such as admission reports, release forms, disciplinary actions taken against inmates
- Investigated complaints from inmates about mistreatment or abuse from other officers or staff members
- Responded quickly and appropriately during emergency situations in the jail such as riots or fights between inmates.
Intern
Southampton County Sheriff Department
- Shadowed at the local jail to learn the processes and procedures of the jail system
- Partnered with dispatch team to listen in/review calls
- Routinely sat in on court cases with the intention of better understanding the judicial system
- Rode along with sheriff deputy; experienced 'day in the life' observing traffic stops, delivering subpoenas, and learning how to utilize and interpret speed radars.
Intern
District 27 Probation and Parole
- Utilized CORIS to obtain offenders' records in relation to offenses and probation status
- Performed routine urine screenings
- Surveyed offenders' homes to ensure safe environment and residency
- Presented probation guidelines to inmates at Chesterfield jails.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice/Criminology -
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VASkills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite
- Remarkable organization capabilities
- Efficient work ethic
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Firearms proficiency
- Traffic Control
- Radar speed measurement
- Inter-agency coordination
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Legal Compliance
- Traffic Laws
Certification
- FEMA, IS-00700.b - Emergency Management Institute
- CIT/Mental Health First Aid USA - National Council for Behavioral Health
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross
- Basic Combined Jailors, Class 20-2 - Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
- EVOC - Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
- VCIN - Virginia Criminal Information Network
- Law Enforcement General Instructor
- BLE - Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Timeline
Patrol Deputy
Southampton County Sheriff Department
06.2022 - Current
Jail Deputy
Southampton County Sheriff Department
08.2019 - 07.2022
Intern
Southampton County Sheriff Department
Intern
District 27 Probation and Parole
Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice/Criminology -
Virginia Union University