MARCUS LASTER
31713 Al Hwy 55 Red Level
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at River Falls Police and Crenshaw Sheriff Department, excelling in team management and community policing. Demonstrated success in enhancing public safety and fostering community relations. Skilled in de-escalation techniques and crime prevention, with a strong commitment to integrity and teamwork. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and increasing conviction rates. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the Full Time Police Chief position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
River Falls Police
10.2020 - Current
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
- Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours or special events.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends, tactics, and technologies.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Deescalated potentially dangerous situations using crisis intervention techniques that protected both officers and civilians from harm.
- Oversaw the proper maintenance and care of departmental equipment, ensuring that officers were equipped with necessary resources to perform their duties effectively.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Lieutenant Investigator
Crenshaw Sheriff Department
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Assisted prosecutors in building solid cases for trial through thorough evidence collection and analysis, resulting in higher conviction rates.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention programs, leading to increased public awareness and community involvement in keeping neighborhoods safe.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
Correctional Officer
Covington County Sheriff's Office
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Education
High School Diploma -
Straughn High School
Andalusia, AL05.2007
Skills
- Team Management
- Public Safety
- Gang Awareness
- Community policing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crime Prevention
- Arrest procedures
- Traffic Control
- Patrol Strategies
- Law Enforcement Ethics
- Integrity and Honesty
- Physical Fitness
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 10 Reserve Officers.
- Great People Skills
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Licensed Under Water Diver (2024)
- Jefferson State Community College (Criminal Investigations) May23-24, 2024
- Investigation Concepts, LLC Criminal Investigations April17-19 2023
- Loss Control Division- Proactive Driver Training Feb 17, 2023
- Domestic Violence Course May23,2021
- Leadership Course Virtual Academy June 18,2021
- Implicit Bias Training
- Domestic Violence: Call Through Investigations Oct22,2021
- Supervisor and Management Course Oct 25,2021
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
River Falls Police
10.2020 - Current
Lieutenant Investigator
Crenshaw Sheriff Department
07.2019 - 03.2022
Correctional Officer
Covington County Sheriff's Office
05.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Straughn High School
- Licensed Under Water Diver (2024)
- Jefferson State Community College (Criminal Investigations) May23-24, 2024
- Investigation Concepts, LLC Criminal Investigations April17-19 2023
- Loss Control Division- Proactive Driver Training Feb 17, 2023
- Domestic Violence Course May23,2021
- Leadership Course Virtual Academy June 18,2021
- Implicit Bias Training
- Domestic Violence: Call Through Investigations Oct22,2021
- Supervisor and Management Course Oct 25,2021
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