Lloyd Kenneth Melton III
Roanoke Rapids
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with 23 years of experience in security, law enforcement, and staff management, including a distinguished 9-year tenure as an E4 Corporal in the US Army National Guard. Specializes in investigating motor vehicle accidents, homicides, robberies, fire causes, fraud, drug operations, and conducting surveillance. Recognized for exceptional communication, interrogation, and presentation skills, combined with a firm yet fair leadership style that fosters honesty, loyalty, and integrity among officers and community members. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of police and security procedures, with a proactive approach to recruiting and training future law enforcement professionals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Lieutenant
Weldon Police Department-Weldon, NC
01.2015 - Current
- Supervising and guiding subordinate staff in the performance of their duties. Assisting with shift briefings, training, and performance evaluations. Reviewing documents and conducting inspections of personnel and equipment. Enforcing strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Investigate criminal acts such as homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, home invasions, and property crimes such as burglaries. Collect and use forensic evidence to solve crimes. Interview informants, suspects, witnesses, and possible suspects.
- Internal affairs investigators are responsible for detecting and addressing crimes or offenses committed by police officers. Their job description entails conducting investigations to verify the authenticity of complaints as filed against the police by the public.
Deputy Sheriff
Northampton County Sheriff's Office - Jackson, NC
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Provide for public safety for Northampton County by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Police Officer
Garysburg Police Department – Garysburg, NC
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Patrol Garysburg area on foot and motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance for emergencies and non-emergencies.
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal acts or statute violations were involved.
- Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
Police Officer II
Elizabeth City Police Department – Elizabeth City, NC
05.2006 - 03.2010
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities in the Elizabeth City area
- Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.
- Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes.
- Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody
Police Officer
Conway Police Department – Conway, NC
07.2004 - 05.2006
- Patrol the City limits of Conway community dwellings
- Respond to traffic accidents and maintain traffic flow
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures
- Testify in court to present evidence, issue summons related to witnesses and offenders
Deputy Sheriff
County Sheriff's Office –Jackson, NC
04.2003 - 05.2006
- Provide public safety in Northampton County by maintaining community order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and enforcing motor vehicle law for the safety of the community
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Record daily activities and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to appropriate authorities.
- Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies
Detention Officer
Herford County Sheriff's Office- Winton, NC
04.2001 - 04.2003
- Monitor conduct of detainees in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
- Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
- Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs
Correctional Sergeant
Rivers Correctional Institution -Winton, NC
02.2001 - 12.2001
- Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
- Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
- Resolve problems between inmates.
- Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
Correctional Officer
Pasquotank Correctional Institution- Elizabeth City, NC
02.1999 - 02.2001
- Maintain a safe environment for inmates housed in dormitories for felony offenses
- Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Process or book convicted individuals into prison
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice Business Administration
Strayer University
12.2025
E4- Corporal - undefined
United States Army National Guard
Ahoskie, NC03.2005
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
College of the Albemarle (COA)
Elizabeth City, NC06.1997
Skills
- Crime and Intelligence
- Employee supervision
- Crisis Management
- Investigation and Search Procedures
- Expert witness testimony
- Security and Emergency Response
- General Instructor
- Less Lethal Instructor
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Narcotics operations agent
Languages
English
Timeline
Police Lieutenant
Weldon Police Department-Weldon, NC
01.2015 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Northampton County Sheriff's Office - Jackson, NC
08.2010 - 01.2015
Police Officer
Garysburg Police Department – Garysburg, NC
06.2010 - 03.2014
Police Officer II
Elizabeth City Police Department – Elizabeth City, NC
05.2006 - 03.2010
Police Officer
Conway Police Department – Conway, NC
07.2004 - 05.2006
Deputy Sheriff
County Sheriff's Office –Jackson, NC
04.2003 - 05.2006
Detention Officer
Herford County Sheriff's Office- Winton, NC
04.2001 - 04.2003
Correctional Sergeant
Rivers Correctional Institution -Winton, NC
02.2001 - 12.2001
Correctional Officer
Pasquotank Correctional Institution- Elizabeth City, NC
02.1999 - 02.2001
E4- Corporal - undefined
United States Army National Guard
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
College of the Albemarle (COA)
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice Business Administration
Strayer University