Malaysha Williams
Phenix City,AL
Summary
APOST Certified Law Enforcement Officer with a strong investigation background. Experienced in collaborating across all levels of command to ensure successful completion of objectives. Proven ability to maintain a secure environment and engage in proactive community relations. Highly motivated employee with a 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Investigator (Career Development Program)
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Opelika, AL
03.2024 - Current
- Investigate felony criminal acts, including homicides, assaults, sex offenses, robberies, and property crimes.
- Collect evidence and interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders.
- Present cases to the Grand Jury and provide testimony at hearings and trials.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to obtain information related to the case.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and results.
- Drafted legal documents, such as search warrants, subpoenas, and indictments.
- Monitored online activity of suspects using various social media platforms.
- Performed background checks on persons of interest in investigations.
- Followed up on leads obtained through interviews or other sources.
School Resource Officer
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Opelika, AL
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. This includes patrolling school grounds, monitoring security systems, and being present during school events. They also develop and implement safety plans, and respond to emergencies or incidents on campus.
- Enforce school property laws, including investigating crimes, making arrests when necessary, and coordinating with local law enforcement agencies. They also address legal violations involving students, such as drug use, fights, and vandalism, and work to prevent criminal activities within the school.
- Engage in educational activities, teaching students about the legal system, personal safety, and the consequences of criminal behavior. They also serve as mentors, building positive relationships with students and providing guidance on conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, and making positive life choices.
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Phenix City Police Department
Phenix City, AL
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors, including patrolling school grounds and monitoring security systems
- Developed and implemented safety plans; responded to emergencies or incidents on campus
- Enforced school property laws, investigated crimes, made arrests, and coordinated with local law enforcement
- Engaged in educational activities, teaching students about the legal system, personal safety, and the consequences of criminal behavior
- Served as a mentor, providing guidance on conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, and making positive life choices.
Patrol Officer
Phenix City Police Department
Phenix City, AL
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Patrolled assigned areas by vehicle and foot to prevent crime and enforce state and local ordinances.
- Conducted security checks for residential, business, and public premises.
- Responded to service calls and provided backup to officers in other areas.
- Initiated investigations at incident scenes and determined proper procedures based on the crime committed.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses to obtain statements regarding incidents.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Troy, AL06-2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL05-2019
Skills
- APOST Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Investigation background
- Collaboration
- Command-level coordination
- Secure environment maintenance
- Proactive community relations
- Crime prevention
- Service call response
- Incident scene investigation
- Safety planning and implementation
- Emergency response
- School property law enforcement
- Crime investigation
- Arrests and coordination with law enforcement
- Educational activities
- Conflict resolution
- Substance abuse prevention
- Mentorship
- Felony criminal act investigation
- Evidence collection
- Victim, witness, suspect, and offender interviews
- Case presentation and testimony
- Interrogation skills
- Interview techniques
- Missing persons investigations
- Report Preparation
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Defensive Tactics
- Homicide investigations
Additional Assignments
Career Development Program – Investigations, 03/2024, Present
Certification
- TASER Certification (2019)
- Freeze+P OC Spray Certification (2019)
- Radar and Lidar Certification (2019)
- Leadership Training Program (2021)
- SRO Basic Course (2022)
- NASRO Certification (2022-2024)
- TASSRO Certification (2022-2024)
- Gracie Defensive Tactics (2023)
- Sensory Inclusive First Responder Training Certificate (2024)
- Digital Forensics (2024)
- Crisis Intervention Training (2024)
- Child Sexual Abuse Training MDT (2024)
- Multi-Disciplinary Team Training on Investigation, Arrest, and Prosecution of Trafficking Cases (2024)
- Firearms RDS Operator Course (2024)
- The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation (2024)
- Case Preparation and Trial Testimony (2024)
- Homicide Investigation Course (2024)
Education Achievements
- Honor Society/ Honor Student
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Outstanding Student Reward of the Criminal Justice Program
Lawenforcementexperience
- Phenix City Police Department, Phenix City, AL, Patrol Officer, 08/2019, 08/2021, Patrolled assigned areas by vehicle and on foot to prevent crime and enforce state and local ordinances., Conducted security checks for residential, business, and public premises., Responded to service calls and provided backup to officers in other areas., Initiated investigations at incident scenes and determined proper procedures based on the crime committed.
- Phenix City Police Department, Phenix City, AL, School Resource Officer (SRO), 08/2021, 06/2022, Maintained a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors, including patrolling school grounds and monitoring security systems., Developed and implemented safety plans; responded to emergencies or incidents on campus., Enforced school property laws, investigated crimes, made arrests, and coordinated with local law enforcement., Engaged in educational activities, teaching students about the legal system, personal safety, and the consequences of criminal behavior., Served as a mentor, providing guidance on conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, and making positive life choices.
- Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika, AL, Deputy Sheriff, 06/2022, Present, Continued responsibilities similar to previous SRO roles focusing on law enforcement within a school setting.
- Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika, AL, General Investigator (Career Development Program), 03/2024, Present, Investigate felony criminal acts, including homicides, assaults, sex offenses, robberies, and property crimes., Collect evidence and interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders., Present cases to the Grand Jury and provide testimony at hearings and trials.
Accomplishments
- Honor Society
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Affiliations
- Cell Phone Repair Technician
Timeline
General Investigator (Career Development Program)
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
03.2024 - Current
School Resource Officer
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
06.2022 - Current
School Resource Officer (SRO)
Phenix City Police Department
08.2021 - 06.2022
Patrol Officer
Phenix City Police Department
08.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Troy University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Daytona State College