KENDREZ RICHARDSON
Opelika
Summary
Currently a Deputy Sheriff for the Lee County Sheriffs Office Experienced law enforcement professional skilled in community relations, emergency response, and leadership seeks to leverage strong decision-making and critical thinking skills as a Patrol Corporal. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations and train new team members effectively. Ready to contribute to team success and enhance community safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Lee County Sheriffs Office
Opelika, AL
01.2021 - Current
- Improved community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- I Have Attended numerous classes such as formal field training officer courses. and other courses on furthering my career.
- I have step into a small shift senior role helping my supervisor the shift runs smoothly and over successful field training of Deputies on my shift.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
San Clemente, CA
02.2012 - 05.2018
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
- Developed cohesion among team members through regular team-building exercises and open communication.
- Ensured mission success with thorough planning, preparation, and execution of tactical operations.
- Instructed team members in reconnaissance techniques such as map reading, compass use, and navigation skills enhancing their situational awareness abilities.
- Supervised and led a squad of 10-12 Marines, setting high standards of efficiency, loyalty, and integrity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Auburn High School
05.2011
Skills
- Decision Making
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Community Relations
- Relationship building and management
- Serving court documents
- Criminal law
- Witness interviewing
- Crime scene investigation
- Foot pursuit
- Evidence collection
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Traffic enforcement
- Court testimony
- Surveillance
- Evidence identification
- First aid and CPR
- Case report writing
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency response
- Arrest procedures
- Criminal investigations
- Prisoner transport
- Patrol operations
- Search and rescue operations
- Firearms proficiency
- Traffic citations
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Interdiction
- Field training officer
- Hazmat OPS
- Hazmat WMD
- Cpr / Advanced CLS
Awards
Deputy of the Year 2023, Deputy of the Year 2024
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Lee County Sheriffs Office
01.2021 - Current
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
02.2012 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Auburn High School