Natasha Gwinn
Sheriffs Deputy
710 Nottingham Drive Hampton,VA
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional skilled in crisis intervention and investigative techniques. Demonstrated expertise in managing emergencies, gathering critical evidence, and preserving public safety. Strong communicator with a focus on effective report writing and fostering community relations, committed to supporting law enforcement initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Gloucester County Sheriff's Office
01.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and incidents promptly and effectively.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure community safety and security.
- Engaged with the public to build trust and strengthen community relations.
- Assisted in the apprehension of suspects and conducted criminal investigations.
- Documented incidents in detailed reports, ensuring legal compliance, and administrative accuracy.
- Ensured accurate filing of reports to maintain thorough documentation. on incidents and arrests made during shifts.
- Collected and preserved evidence from crime scenes to enhance investigative efforts.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote police-community relations.
- Attended court hearings to provide testimony or present evidence.
- Served arrest warrants, subpoenas, summonses, orders of protection.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations and inmate management in Corrections Division to ensure safety and compliance.
- Monitored inmate activities, enforced rules, and conducted searches to maintain order and security within the jail facility.
- Monitored inmate behavior and responded to incidents promptly and effectively.
- Monitored inmate activities during transport and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Completed paperwork and filed documents to support administrative functions and maintain accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2020
Bachelor of Art - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2020
Skills
- Crisis intervention and emergency response
- Investigative techniques and criminal investigations
- Law enforcement procedures
- Report writing and public speaking
- Crowd management
- Effective communication
- Interview techniques
- Evidence collection
- Incident documentation
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Life Saving Award, Received the Life Saving Award from Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office for the lifesaving efforts from a suicide call., 2025
- Recruitment Committee Head, Head of Eta Lambda Sigma (The Nations First Homeland Security and Emergency Management Fraternity) for 1.5 years in college.
- Graduated with honors, Cum Laude.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Gloucester County Sheriff's Office
01.2024 - Current
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
05.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Art - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Virginia Commonwealth University