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Marquise T. Smith

North Prince George,Virginia

Summary

Seeking a challenging and rewarding employment opportunity to work as a certified Law Enforcement Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Certified law enforcement officer with nine years’ experience as acting Interim Chief of Police, Sergeant of patrol division supervisor, Patrol Deputy Sheriff, Jailor Deputy Sheriff and Patrol Police Officer

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Sussex Sheriff Department
Sussex, USA
05.2021 - Current
  • Patrol Deputy Sheriff
  • Serve Warrants
  • Transport and pick-up of prisoner
  • Courtroom Security
  • Civil Process
  • Community policing Sussex Virginia
  • Conduct traffic stops
  • Investigating and working accident scene
  • Completing FR-300/TREDS reports
  • Completing IBR reports
  • Completing incident reports and investigating criminal activity
  • Conducting field interviews
  • Uphold laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Operating radar and lidar gun on patrol at busy intersections
  • Acting primarily as a patrol officer I'm tasked with investigating violations of state and federal law
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws to include criminal procedure to specific cases
  • Produce concise reports and documentation of ongoing investigations to supervisors, assisting law enforcement agencies and Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Apply interview and interrogation techniques, statement analysis, provide constitutional rights warnings (Miranda) obtains formal statements and prepare results of interviews
  • Testify in General and Circuit Court on a monthly basis and provide Grand Jury testimony as needed
  • Follow departmental procedures adhering to chain of custody
  • Court security and Civil Process Certified
  • U.S
  • Department of Homeland Security FEMA Certification (Emergency Management Institute)
  • Basic Law Enforcement certification (Commonwealth of Virginia)
  • CPR Certified (American Red Cross)
  • Protect the citizens, property and county of Sussex Virginia
  • Participated in Click-It or Ticket safety assurance protocols designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote driver
  • Participated in DUI check point designated by the Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff

Richmond Sheriff Department
Richmond, USA
09.2019 - Current
  • Jail operation
  • Serve Warrants
  • Transport and pick-up of prisoner
  • Courtroom Security
  • Civil Process
  • Community policing Richmond Virginia
  • Conduct traffic stops
  • Completing IBR reports
  • Completing incident reports and investigating criminal activity
  • Conducting field interviews
  • Uphold laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Acting primarily as a Deputy Sheriff of jail operation
  • I'm tasked with investigating violations of state and federal law
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws to include criminal procedure to specific cases
  • Produce concise reports and documentation of ongoing investigations to supervisors, assisting law enforcement agencies and Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Apply interview and interrogation techniques, statement analysis, provide constitutional rights warnings (Miranda) obtains formal statements and prepare results of interviews
  • Testify in General and Circuit Court on a monthly basis and provide Grand Jury testimony as needed
  • Follow departmental procedures adhering to chain of custody

Interim Chief of Police/Sergeant

Waverly Police Department
Waverly, USA
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Oversee all agency function
  • Patrol Division Supervisor
  • Serve Warrants
  • Transport and pick-up of prisoner
  • Courtroom Security
  • Civil Process
  • Community Policing Waverly/Sussex Virginia
  • Conduct traffic stops
  • Investigating and working accident scene
  • Completing FR-300/TREDS reports
  • Completing IBR reports
  • Completing incident reports and investigating criminal activity
  • Conducting field interviews
  • Uphold laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Operating radar gun on patrol at busy intersections
  • Acting primarily as a patrol officer I'm tasked with investigating violations of state and federal law
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws to include criminal procedure to specific cases
  • Produce concise reports and documentation of ongoing investigations to supervisors, assisting law enforcement agencies and Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Apply interview and interrogation techniques, statement analysis, provide constitutional rights warnings (Miranda) obtains formal statements and prepare results of interviews
  • Testify in General and Circuit Court on a monthly basis and provide Grand Jury testimony as needed
  • Follow departmental procedures adhering to chain of custody
  • Promoted to position of Interim Chief of Police (12/2020-05/2021)
  • Promoted to position of Sergeant (Patrol Division Supervisor, 05/2020-12/2020)
  • Field Training Officer certified (FTO)
  • U.S
  • Department of Homeland Security FEMA Certification (Emergency Management Institute)
  • Intox Model EC/IR II Breath Alcohol Operator Certified
  • VCIN Level B certified
  • Radar certified
  • Lidar certified
  • Basic Law Enforcement certification (Commonwealth of Virginia)
  • CPR Certified (American Red Cross)
  • Protect the citizens, property and community of Waverly/Sussex Virginia
  • Participated in Click-It or Ticket safety assurance protocols designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote driver
  • Participated in DUI check point designated by the Chief of Police and Sheriff Virginia

Patrol Deputy Sheriff II

Surry County Sheriff Department
Surry, USA
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Patrol Deputy Sheriff
  • Serve Warrants
  • Transport and pick-up of prisoner
  • Courtroom Security
  • Civil Process
  • Community policing Surry County Virginia
  • Conduct traffic stops
  • Investigating and working accident scene
  • Completing FR-300/TREDS reports
  • Completing IBR reports
  • Completing incident reports and investigating criminal activity
  • Conducting field interviews
  • Uphold laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Operating radar gun on patrol at busy intersections
  • Acting primarily as a patrol officer I'm tasked with investigating violations of state and federal law
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws to include criminal procedure to specific cases
  • Produce concise reports and documentation of ongoing investigations to supervisors, assisting law enforcement agencies and Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Apply interview and interrogation techniques, statement analysis, provide constitutional rights warnings (Miranda) obtains formal statements and prepare results of interviews
  • Testify in General and Circuit Court on a monthly basis and provide Grand Jury testimony as needed
  • Follow departmental procedures adhering to chain of custody
  • Career Studies Certificate (Criminal Justice)
  • U.S
  • Department of Homeland Security FEMA Certification (Emergency Management Institute)
  • Boat Patrol Certified
  • Intox Model EC/IR II Breath Alcohol Operator Certified
  • Project Lifesaver International Basic Operator
  • Tactical Patrol Rifle and Firearms Optic Certified [AR-15/M-4]
  • Bike Certified
  • VCIN Level B certified
  • Radar certified
  • Basic Law Enforcement certification (Commonwealth of Virginia)
  • CPR Certified (American Red Cross)
  • Protect the citizens, property and community of Surry Virginia
  • Participated in Click-It or Ticket safety assurance protocols designated by the Commonwealth of Virginia to promote driver
  • Participated in DUI check point designated by the Sheriff of Surry Virginia

Police Officer II

Norfolk State University Police Department
Norfolk, USA
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Community policing on Norfolk State University campus and surrounding residential areas
  • Conduct traffic stops
  • Patrol campus and neighboring residential area
  • Uphold laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Operating radar gun on patrol at busy intersections
  • Completing IBR reports
  • Completing incident reports and investigating criminal activity
  • Conducting field interviews
  • Acting primarily as a patrol officer I'm tasked with investigating violations of state and federal law
  • Proficient in interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws to include criminal procedure to specific cases
  • Produce concise reports and documentation of ongoing investigations to supervisors, assisting law enforcement agencies and Commonwealth Attorneys
  • Apply interview and interrogation techniques, statement analysis, provide constitutional rights warnings (Miranda) obtains formal statements and prepare results of interviews
  • Testify in General and Circuit Court monthly and provide Grand Jury testimony as needed
  • Follow departmental procedures adhering to chain of custody
  • F.B.I Active Shooter Training (Norfolk Field Chapter and City of Norfolk S.W.A.T)
  • Hostage Negotiations Training City of Norfolk S.W.A.T
  • Governor Detail escort (Terry McAuliffe)
  • Personal escort to Vice President (Joe Biden)
  • Bike Certified
  • Basic Law Enforcement certification
  • CPR certified
  • Protect the citizens, property and community of Norfolk State University and the city of Norfolk
  • Participated in Click-It or Ticket safety assurance protocols designated by the City of Norfolk to promote driver
  • Awareness and enforce Virginia motor vehicle laws

Police Officer I

Hampton University Police Department
Hampton, USA
05.2012 - 10.2013
  • Community policing on Hampton University campus and surrounding residential areas
  • Patrol campus and neighboring residential area
  • Uphold laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Operating radar gun
  • IBR reports
  • Personal escort to President and First Lady (Obama)
  • Radar certified
  • Taser certified
  • Basic Law Enforcement certification
  • CPR certified
  • Protect the citizens, property and community of the university and the city of Hampton

Education

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA
01.2019

General Studies Diploma - General Studies

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
01.2004

High School Diploma -

Shoemaker High School
Killeen, TX
01.2002

Skills

  • Ability to follow orders
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Judgement
  • Observation skills
  • Capacity to learn
  • Effective communication skills
  • Verbal de-escalation skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Capacity for compassion and respect
  • Tactical Training active shooter skills

Awards

  • Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services/ Virginia Department of Social Services in the Partnership for People with Disabilities award for recognizing and responding to abuse and neglect of children with disabilities, 2016
  • Appreciation award Back to School Planning Committee Surry County Sheriff’s Department, 2016
  • Award for outstanding processing of most misdemeanor warrants obtained, 2016-2017
  • Award for traffic enforcement officer of the year Surry County Sheriff’s Department, 2016-2017
  • Award in honor of National Police Week, 2016, 2017, 2018

Timeline

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Sussex Sheriff Department
05.2021 - Current

Interim Chief of Police/Sergeant

Waverly Police Department
01.2020 - 05.2021

Deputy Sheriff

Richmond Sheriff Department
09.2019 - Current

Patrol Deputy Sheriff II

Surry County Sheriff Department
02.2016 - 11.2018

Police Officer II

Norfolk State University Police Department
02.2014 - 02.2016

Police Officer I

Hampton University Police Department
05.2012 - 10.2013

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

John Tyler Community College

General Studies Diploma - General Studies

Sul Ross State University

High School Diploma -

Shoemaker High School
Marquise T. Smith