Lekisha Branch
RALEIGH,NC
Summary
Proven law enforcement professional with a track record of enhancing community relations and crime prevention at the Cary Police Department.
Skilled in community policing, demonstrated through effective recruitment and training programs.
Cultivated inclusive environments, significantly contributing to safer communities.
Expertise in both strategic planning and interpersonal communication.
Resourceful and focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and promoting positive community relations.
Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Corporal
Cary Police Department
08.2011 - Current
- Works in partnership with Human Resources, plans and organizes recruitments in the Police Department; develops appropriate job-related interviews, oral panels and assessment/testing exercises and instruments.
- Coordinates the background investigation process for all police and civilian positions, including volunteers and interns, to include fingerprinting, polygraph, background screening, and post offer/pre-employment testing.
- Participates in and coordinates recruiting efforts and events.
- Coordinates recruiting outreach efforts to expand the pool of applicants.
- Audits candidate files for completeness; analyzes sensitive and confidential data including background information and test results and makes hiring recommendations.
- Maintains candidate files per records retention requirements
- Keeps abreast of all employment related laws.
- Works with North Carolina Training Standards Board regarding certified police officer certifications.
- Operates a motor vehicle to drive to various police stations and other work-related locations.
- Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Correctional Officer
Wake County Sheriff Department
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal JJustice
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC12.2017
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC08.2002
Associate of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC05.1998
Skills
- Community Relations
- Crime Prevention
- Intelligence Gathering
- Community policing
- Excellent Communication
- Ability to Solve Problems
- Mental Agility
- Adaptability
- Certified Background Investigator
- Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Police Corporal
Cary Police Department
08.2011 - Current
Correctional Officer
Wake County Sheriff Department
04.2008 - 08.2011
MBA - Business Administration
University of Mount Olive
Bachelor of Science - Criminal JJustice
Campbell University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Vance-Granville Community College
Associate of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Vance-Granville Community College
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