Laura Watts
Fort Worth
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sergeant- Crime Scene Investigation
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties, such as report reviews, accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of investigators to accomplish goals and address issues related to ongoing investigations.
- Acted as liaison for the crime scene unit with other law enforcement agencies.
- Responsible for overseeing major crime scenes and transferring evidence to the appropriate laboratory or evidence storage location.
Sergeant- Internal Affairs
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted investigations related to officer misconduct
- Worked successfully with diverse group of individuals to conduct interviews for information gathering regarding complaints from the public and supervisors.
- Assigned cases and entered cases into the records management system for storage
Sergeant- Judicial (Court Services)
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed personnel for the purpose of staffing courtrooms and secured entry points of various court buildings
- Reviewed arrest reports for content and grammatical errors in records management system
- Maintained schedule for the purpose of approving time entry for 100+ deputies
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Deputy Sheriff
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth
10.2001 - 02.2015
- Processed and photographed crime scenes for evidence
- Enforced laws and regulations for community safety and public order.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations to ensure compliance with laws.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing assistance in critical situations.
Jail Clerk
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth
08.1997 - 10.2001
- Maintained jail logs per state requirements
- Maintained daily facility log regarding any incident or activity
- Assisted with organization of evidence and property room
- Completed bonds for inmate release
- Assisted the public with inquiries regarding incarcerated individuals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 08.2005 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX 09.1992 - 04.1996
Skills
- Crime scene management
- Evidence processing
- Investigative techniques
- Report writing
Timeline
Sergeant- Crime Scene Investigation
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
04.2022 - 08.2023
Sergeant- Internal Affairs
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
10.2017 - 04.2022
Sergeant- Judicial (Court Services)
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
02.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington
08.2005 - 04.2008
Deputy Sheriff
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
10.2001 - 02.2015
Jail Clerk
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
08.1997 - 10.2001
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Tarrant County College
09.1992 - 04.1996