Jay Smith
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Effectively oversee, discipline and motivate officers to better protect and serve area residents. Monitor field operations to optimize behaviors and minimize protocol violations. Skilled at relating to team members, administrators and general public with good interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
City Of Brookhaven - Government
Brookhaven, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Actively participated in departmental committees responsible for developing new policies or procedures related to patrol operations.
- Organized shift operations, including assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and providing feedback.
Major Case Investigator
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Douglasville, GA
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
Police Officer
City Of Loveland-Government
Loveland, CO
07.2015 - 12.2020
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
Senior Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Department
Atlanta, GA
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
Police Detective
City of Douglasville- Government
Douglasville, GA
11.2007 - 03.2012
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2017
Skills
- Personnel Supervision
- Criminal Law
- Community Relations
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Crisis Planning Experience
- Mental Health Support
- Community Relations Practices
- Emergency Response
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City Of Brookhaven - Government
07.2022 - Current
Major Case Investigator
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
12.2020 - 07.2022
Police Officer
City Of Loveland-Government
07.2015 - 12.2020
Senior Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Department
04.2012 - 06.2015
Police Detective
City of Douglasville- Government
11.2007 - 03.2012
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of West Georgia
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
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