Karrington Johnson
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Sergeant with over 10 years of law enforcement experience, focused on public safety and community enhancement. Demonstrated ability to improve public safety awareness through active community engagement. Recent leadership position demonstrates ability to guide and support team members effectively. Focused on creating an accountable and educated law enforcement culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections shift Sergeant
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, KS
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with Policies and Procedures
- Coordinated shift rosters to optimize team performance.
- Trained new Corrections Officers in the new academy in various classes, specifically as the only Master Taser instructor within all of Douglas County.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain equipment and facility standards.
- Managed incident reports and documented necessary actions taken during shifts.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve operational challenges.
Master Deputy Sheriff
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, Ks
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Testified in court, in connection with criminal prosecutions, to support the judicial process.
- Prepare detailed documentation of several types of crimes.
- Interact with the general public on a daily basis in a positive manner, as long as the situation allows.
- Operate a motor vehicle under high-pressure scenarios.
- Use past and present investigatory experience to assist other Deputies, along with anyone else who needs.
Master Deputy Sheriff- NEXUS Unit
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, Ks
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Monitored and investigated specific individuals distributing narcotics.
- Prepared detailed documentation and reports on informants and targets.
- Developed rapport with individuals who have substance use disorders.
- Develop, maintain, and nurture rapport with court staff, district attorney staff, and multiple other agencies.
- Interviewed subjects for information, verification, and corroboration.
- Completed and served phone download search warrants.
- Assist in unattended death investigations.
- Assist in felon apprehension.
- Assist in property crime investigations.
Deputy Sheriff- Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, Ks
2020 - 04.2022
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Prepared detailed documentation of several types of crimes
- Interact with the general public on a daily basis
- Operate a motor vehicle under high pressure scenarios.
Corrections Officer
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, KS
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
Deputy Sheriff- Court Security
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, KS
2019 - 2020
- Enforced courtroom rules of behavior to eliminate disruptions.
- Patrolled interior and exterior of courthouse to secure premises.
- Answered visitor questions, guarded jurors and escorted prisoners in non-public areas and courtroom.
- Completed Court Schedules.
- Monitored any and all possible threats to security at the Law Enforcement Center.
- Interact with County Commissioners and Judges of Douglas County.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSHigh School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, Ks05.2014
Skills
- Witness communication
- Public event security
- Criminal law knowledge
- Civil process completion
- Public disturbance resolution
- Courthouse safety
- Evidence identification and collection
- Court proceedings
- Community relations
- Defensive tactics
- Active listening
- Intervening skills
- Report writing
- Narcotic investigations
- De-Escelation skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent communication with staff
- Surveillance
- Criminal Investigations
- Compassion
- Master Taser Instructor
Timeline
Corrections shift Sergeant
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
10.2024 - Current
Master Deputy Sheriff
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
03.2024 - 10.2024
Master Deputy Sheriff- NEXUS Unit
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
04.2022 - 03.2024
Corrections Officer
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
10.2015 - 10.2018
Deputy Sheriff- Patrol
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
2020 - 04.2022
Deputy Sheriff- Court Security
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
2019 - 2020
Some College (No Degree) -
Johnson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School