Michael Major
Odenton,MD
Summary
Established over 20 years of demonstrating the ability to assess situations and develop solutions to both common and unique circumstances. Utilize proven strategies in creating both a motivational and stimulating environment in order to bring about optimal work standards within one of the major law enforcement agencies in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. These attributes have allowed for a steadfast approach towards facilitating the mission of the Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff in the service of the community at large.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff Captain
Bureau Commander Policy And Compliance
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership ability within department ranks by mentoring coaching and developing all ranks and serving as reliable source of support for colleagues.
- Contributed to department initiatives focused on improving policies, procedures, and overall performance standards within the organization.
- Cultivate and encourage community buy-in when participating citizen meetings.
Deputy Sheriff Captain
Bureau Commander Circuit Court/Building Security
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Actively cultivate partnerships with judiciary, along with local, state, and federal agencies to include but not limited to Office of Human Resource Management, State's Attorney's Office, Office of Law, Prince George’s County Police, and Attorney General's office. This continued interaction helps facilitate free flow of information and open communication that is essential in carrying out day-to-day mission of Prince George’s County Office of Sheriff.
- Effectively, maintain order and peace in court house that serves over one million citizens yearly with use of active listening and cultivating best practices when it comes to customer service.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Implemented community policing initiatives to strengthen relationships with local citizens.
Deputy Sheriff Captain
Bureau Commander Domestic Violence Intervention
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Demonstrates exemplary leadership and capacity to motivate others by clearly and concisely establishing formation of operational tasks and displaying ability to work with diverse group of individuals.
- Effectively handle daily responsibilities while demonstrating analytical and decision-making skills within broad range of special assignments to determine overall metrics for operational performance.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement through Office of Sheriff.
Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, Section Commander
Bureau Of Administration/Policy Compliance
09.2010 - 10.2020
- Maintained employees' job performances in conformance with policies and procedures.
- Throughly investigated and reviewed alleged cases of misconduct and reported findings to Chief Assistant Sheriff in timely manner.
- Responded to Maryland Public Information request completely and accurately while serving as Custodian of Records.
- As section commander of Assets Management/teletype and records successfully managed 16 employees and maintained approximately two and half million dollar budget budget.
- Enhanced public trust by providing professional and compassionate assistance during internal investigations
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Prince Georges County Office Of The Sheriff
07.2006 - 09.2010
- Collaborated across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Applied citizen feedback to develop processes to improve and support both short and long-term agency needs.
- Compiled detailed and transparent data to identify and correct areas needing improvement and highlight accomplishments.
- Facilitated professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and citizens.
- Successfully co-managed 26 deputy's in high schools that spanned Prince Georges County and housed thousands of county citizens.
Education
Maryland POST Certification -
Carroll County Community College
1601 Washington Road Westminister, Md., 2115702.2003
Alabama POST Certification -
Montgomery Police Academy
740 Mildred Street, Montgomery, Alabama 3610404.1995
Skills
- Law Enforcement Ethics Training
- Critical Thinking and Assessment Center Training (300 hours)
- Performance Counseling and Dealing with Difficult Employees
- Conflict Resolution (40 hours)
- Cultural Awareness/Diversity (16 hours)
- DARE (40 hours)
- First Line Supervisor School (35 hours)
- First Line Administrator School (40 Hours)
- Reid's basic and advance school of Interviewing Techniques (40 Hours)
- File and Records Management
- Safety and Security
- Emergency Situations Management
Accomplishments
- Increased morale within Records/Tele-type section which have 12 members by mentoring personnel and assisting with having job reallocation to Call Taker I/II.
- Successfully, managed 70 employees, assigned to Domestic Violence Intervention Division, and maintained 5-Million-dollar budget that includes fringe benefits, while using minimal overtime and remaining fiscally responsible.
- Completed multi-year retention schedule project. That saved monetary resources and allowed those resources to be reallocated.
- Graduate of Leadership Prince Georges Class XXXI and currently sit on the planning board and participates with incoming class discussions and retreats.
Affiliations
- FOP/112
- Leadership Prince Georges Class XXXI
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff Captain
Bureau Commander Policy And Compliance
02.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff Captain
Bureau Commander Circuit Court/Building Security
02.2023 - 02.2024
Deputy Sheriff Captain
Bureau Commander Domestic Violence Intervention
10.2020 - 02.2023
Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, Section Commander
Bureau Of Administration/Policy Compliance
09.2010 - 10.2020
Deputy Sheriff Sergeant
Prince Georges County Office Of The Sheriff
07.2006 - 09.2010
Maryland POST Certification -
Carroll County Community College
Alabama POST Certification -
Montgomery Police Academy