KARLA SWIGGETT
Snow Camp,NC
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant-Electronic Forensic and Intelligence Team
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised civilian intelligence analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight
- Directed daily operations, prioritizing tasks and allocating resources to meet mission objectives
- Conducted intelligence assessments, workups on suspects/addresses, and analyzed data trends to produce actionable intelligence
- Created intelligence and "Be on the Lookout" bulletins for distribution to law enforcement agencies
- Conducted mobile device forensics, extracting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence with strict chain-of-custody
- Reviewed and validated intelligence reports to ensure accuracy and operational relevance
- Briefed Divisions/leadership on emerging threats, operational risks, and forensic findings to support decision-making in cases and/or events
Sergeant-Personnel Division
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted comprehensive background checks, reviewing financial, criminal, and employment histories
- Verified applicant information through records analysis and interviews
- Maintained ongoing contact with applicants to schedule appointments and guide them through the hiring process
- Identified discrepancies and flagged potential concerns for hiring managers
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings
- Ensured strict confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations
- Streamlined hiring and onboarding processes for efficiency and improved candidate experience
- Organized recruitment events and implemented strategies to attract diverse talent
Corporal- Personnel and Training Division
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted thorough background checks, analyzed records, and identified risks in applicant histories
- Interviewed subjects, references, and associates to gather accurate background information
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations in all investigations
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings with accuracy and clarity
- Partnered with law enforcement and external agencies to access critical resources
- Developed and streamlined hiring, onboarding, and training processes for efficiency
- Coordinated recruitment strategies, career fairs, and networking events to attract diverse talent
- Collaborated with leadership to identify training needs, deliver sessions, and track compliance records
Narcotics Investigator- Street Crimes Unit
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Investigated narcotics crimes, trafficking, and criminal networks
- Conducted surveillance, undercover operations, and high-risk stops
- Acquired and executed arrest/search warrants to seize suspects and evidence
- Cultivated informants and gathered critical intelligence
- Analyzed evidence and case files to build prosecutable cases
- Prepared detailed reports
Deputy-Patrol Division
Alamance County Sheriffs' Office
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Enforced laws to protect community safety
- Investigated crimes and incidents
- Wrote clear, detailed reports
- Executed warrants lawfully and efficiently
- Partnered with agencies to boost effectiveness
- Gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses
- Patrolled areas to deter crime and ensure safety
Financial Crimes Specialist III
Wells Fargo & Company
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Analyzed regulatory documents for compliance with regulations and internal policies
- Investigated suspicious account activity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks
- Contacted account holders to verify documentation and maintain regulatory compliance
- Monitored internal controls and audit standards to ensure ongoing compliance
- Delivered accurate work and met deadlines in a fast-paced, shifting-priority environment
- Followed corporate procedures to resolve issues efficiently
Police Officer-Patrol Division
Burlington Police Department
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Conducted investigations, gathered evidence, and prepared reports
- Apprehended suspects, read rights, and transported to jail
- Secured crime scenes and interviewed witnesses
- Responded to accidents, crimes, and emergencies
- Patrolled areas to deter and detect violations
- Issued traffic warnings and citations
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Training -
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC2012
Associate of Arts - Transfer Program
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC2010
Skills
- Spanish
- First Line Supervisor
- Electronic forensics
- Background investigations
- Teamwork, collaboration, and communication
- Detailed report writing
- Criminal investigations
- Problem-solving
- Intelligence gathering
- Effective time management
Professional Summary
Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with approximately 10 years of overall experience in patrol, investigations, personnel and training, and intelligence and mobile forensics. The ability to handle diverse assignments with professionalism and adaptability, seeking continued career growth in law enforcement.
Certification
First Line Supervisor School (2024)
Cellebrite Certified Premium Operator Certification (2024)
Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst Certification (2024)
Cellebrite Certified Operator Certification (2024)
General Instructor Certificate (2022)
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate (2022)
Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate (2021)
Background Investigations Certificate (2021)
Field Training Officer (2019)
Crisis Intervention Certificate (2019)
Timeline
Sergeant-Electronic Forensic and Intelligence Team
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
03.2024 - Current
Sergeant-Personnel Division
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
03.2022 - 03.2024
Corporal- Personnel and Training Division
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
01.2021 - 03.2022
Narcotics Investigator- Street Crimes Unit
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
03.2019 - 01.2021
Deputy-Patrol Division
Alamance County Sheriffs' Office
09.2018 - 03.2019
Financial Crimes Specialist III
Wells Fargo & Company
06.2016 - 09.2018
Police Officer-Patrol Division
Burlington Police Department
09.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
Associate of Arts - Transfer Program
Randolph Community College
Basic Law Enforcement Training -
Randolph Community College
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