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Larry Meadows

Cantonment,FL

Summary

Deputy Sheriff with 25+ years of law enforcement experience with dedication to safety, integrity, and justice. Skilled in maintaining community safety through expedient resolution of domestic and public disturbances. Excellent communicator with aptitude for defusing high-pressure situations. Highly adept in courthouse safety while remaining observant in high-traffic events. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Federal Court Security Officer

Constellis
Pensacola, FL
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed security checks at the court entrance, ensuring all visitors had valid identification and met entry requirements.
  • Conducted random searches of personnel, equipment, and packages entering the courthouse to ensure safety of staff and visitors.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras for suspicious activity in public areas of the courthouse.
  • Responded to emergency situations as needed, including medical emergencies and disturbances.
  • Assisted with courtroom security during trials and hearings.
  • Enforced federal laws and regulations pertaining to court activities.
  • Patrolled courthouses regularly to detect threats or suspicious behavior.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on security-related equipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines.
  • Patrolled interior and exterior of courthouse to secure premises.

Deputy Sheriff

Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Pensacola, FL
01.1998 - 03.2023
  • Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to identify security and safety issues, investigated incidents, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements
  • Assisted other officers in solving crimes
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to verify and authenticate facts and/or evidence
  • Provided public safety at community events to mitigate risk and encourage safety
  • Maintained order and safety during court proceedings.
  • Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
  • Attended court hearings to provide testimony regarding cases under investigation.
  • Monitored surveillance equipment for potential threats or criminal activity.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies as needed on investigations involving multiple jurisdictions.
  • Analyzed data collected during investigations in order to identify patterns of criminal behavior.
  • Set up investigations of major crimes and coordinated related actions with federal and state law enforcement agencies.

Education

Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy -

Okaloosa Walton Community College

General Studies (no degree) -

Troy State University

Skills

  • Over 25 years of law enforcement and public safety experience
  • Firearms Instructor since 2001
  • Great communication skills
  • Worked in various areas throughout law enforcement to gain knowledge to perform job effectively
  • Field Training Officer
  • Criminal Investigations including major crimes such as homicides
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Radio communication
  • Interrogation Techniques
  • School Resource Officer
  • Verbal and written communication including report writing
  • Crime scene photography
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Court testimony
  • Subpoena delivery
  • Background Investigations
  • Community policing
  • Arrest techniques

Timeline

Federal Court Security Officer

Constellis
03.2023 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Escambia County Sheriff's Office
01.1998 - 03.2023

Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy -

Okaloosa Walton Community College

General Studies (no degree) -

Troy State University
Larry Meadows