Kerry Gunter
Buford,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Law Enforcement professional with extensive training and a seventeen year history in various aspects of law enforcement. Offering exceptional communication skills and knowledge of court proceedings and process. Familiar with traffic laws, interviews, report writing, investigations and much more.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Investigator
Forsyth County Solicitors General Office
04.2023 - Current
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
Master Deputy Sheriff
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office
12.2016 - Current
- Upon return to Gwinnett, I spent fifteen months in the detention facility, I was then assigned to Court security and spent six months as a Deputy in various court settings including Superior, State and Magistrate Court
- This assignment includes movement and supervision of prisoners during court proceedings
- I was transferred to our Civil division, which is responsible for delivering all civil paperwork throughout Gwinnett County, and all evictions within the county
- Civil also had the responsibility of executing Order to Apprehend judge orders
- October 2019, I began working in Juvenile and Recorder’s Court at the Gwinnett County Court Annex, where responsibilities include basic court security and supervision of juvenile offenders.
Peace Officer
Flowery Branch Police Dept
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
Senior Deputy
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office
08.2009 - 05.2016
- In 2011 I became a certified FTO and was also chosen as a member of G.C.S.O SWAT Team as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over seventy-five inmates simultaneously.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Deputy Sheriff
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Senior Deputy Sheriff. Responsibilities included supervision of inmates in a indirect supervision facility.
- Supervision of inmates includes all security levels and specialized housing units.
- Basic Law Enforcement Certified through POST Council State of GA March 1995.
- Left due to birth of first child, stayed at home with children for numerous years.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GAHigh School Diploma -
Chamblee Charter High School
Chamblee, GA05.1986
Skills
- Interrogation Techniques
- Court Appearances
- Officer Training
- Investigative Reports
- Evidence Preservation
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Accident Investigations
- Witness Questioning
- Witness Communication
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Investigate Criminal Acts
- Write Case Reports
- Courthouse Safety
- Warrant Procedures
Certification
Field Training Officer - Specialized
Jailer - Basic
Law Enforcement – Basic
Communications Officer – Basic
Hostage Negotiations
Private Investigator
CIT state of GA
CISM Member
Timeline
Investigator
Forsyth County Solicitors General Office
04.2023 - Current
Master Deputy Sheriff
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office
12.2016 - Current
Peace Officer
Flowery Branch Police Dept
06.2016 - 09.2016
Senior Deputy
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office
08.2009 - 05.2016
Deputy Sheriff
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
01.1994 - 01.1997
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Some College (No Degree) -
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Chamblee Charter High School
Field Training Officer - Specialized
Jailer - Basic
Law Enforcement – Basic
Communications Officer – Basic
Hostage Negotiations
Private Investigator
CIT state of GA
CISM Member
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