James Ridley
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Accomplished Deputy II with a strong focus on decision-making, verbal communication, and situational awareness. Successfully enforced traffic laws and responded to emergency calls, contributing to community safety and mentoring junior deputies in best practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy II
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
07.1996 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws and regulations to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends in law enforcement.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Mentored junior deputies, providing guidance on protocols and best practices for law enforcement.
Education
Police Certificication - Police Academy
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI12-2003
Skills
- Decision-making
- Report writing
- Public relations
- Emergency response
- Witness interviewing
- Verbal and written communication
- Mental health awareness
- Situational awareness
- Verbal de-escalation
- Traffic enforcement
- Weapons handling
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Deputy II
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
07.1996 - Current
Police Certificication - Police Academy
Oakland Community College