Matthew Ferguson
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Dedicated lieutenant with more than 22 years of expertise and knowledge. Skilled in report writing, team building and analytical thinking. Considered patient, professional and confident in all types of situations and when interacting with all personalities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston, TX
09.1997 - Current
- Trained and mentored staff on policy and procedures to maximize efficiency and maintain the public's trust
- Coordinated twenty-two criminal investigators per year with special emphasis in cime scene investigation
- Supervised field investigations to ensure proper ans adequate response
- Evaluated personnel performance and made recommendations for promotion, motivating subordinates to achieve peak productivity and performance
- Managed supervision of Crime Scene Unit personnel, including training, enforcement of internal procedures and control, work allocation and problem resolution
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA2012
Skills
- Department accreditation procedures
- Investigative procedures
- Data-driven approaches
Accomplishments
- Created a proactive unit within the Child Abuse Unit, which immediately reduced the number of cases pending assignment and increased productivity
- Awarded offical commendations for work related to multiple homicide and child abuse investigations
Affiliations
- Crimes Against Children Conference member
- Homicide Investigators of Texas member
- Leadership Development Institute LDI#6
Certification
- Master Peace Office certificate
Timeline
Lieutenant
Harris County Sheriff's Office
09.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
McNeese State University