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Miste M. Strickland

Middlesex,NC

Summary

Professional leader with extensive experience in governance and public service. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for strategic planning, community engagement, and policy development. Reliable and adaptable with proven track record of driving positive change in complex environments.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

United States Army Paratrooper

United States of America
09.1987 - 02.1997
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Major (Retired)

Nash County Sheriff's Office
03.1997 - 03.2024


  • Served as commanding officer in the Sheriffs absence


  • Managed 168 both sworn and non-sworn employees.


  • Managed and was responsible for a 14 million dollar budget.


  • Director of special operations to include Federal task force members, narcotic operations and special teams.


  • Monitored asset forfeiture money and ensured accurate documentation.


  • Director of Detention Center Operations, budget, and construction of new detention addition while simultaneously maintaining safety and security of approximately 250 staff and inmates.


  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring and internal affairs divisions as well as patrol operations and school resource officer unit.


  • Director of Special events to include organizing and implementing year around community involved activities.



Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
05-2020

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Tempe, Arizona On-line
12-2008

MBA - Criminal Justice

Pembroke State University
Pembroke, NC
08-1995

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Pembroke State University
Pembroke, North Carolina
05-1995

Skills

  • Highly energized team motivator with an emphasis on an effective and efficient leadership style
  • I have a Clear and transparent communication style that produces mission-oriented results
  • I empower team members and foster a culture of trust by ensuring that each individual feels valued and that their input is actively heard

Accomplishments

Federal Bureau Investigation National Academy (281)

Southern Police Institute (138)

Dogwood Award

American Legion National Law enforcement Officer of the Year

Affiliations

  • Stony Hill FWB church
  • Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
  • FBI National Academy Associates, Inc.
  • Southern Police Institute Alumni Association
  • American Legion Post 110
  • Republican Women of Nash County

Certification

  • North Carolina general instructor (BLET/DOCC)

Interests

  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in running and hiking
  • Travel

Timeline

Major (Retired)

Nash County Sheriff's Office
03.1997 - 03.2024

United States Army Paratrooper

United States of America
09.1987 - 02.1997

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Louisville

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix

MBA - Criminal Justice

Pembroke State University

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Pembroke State University

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