NICHOLAS FREEMAN
Perkinston,MS
Summary
Dedicated Police Officer with supervisory experience offering over 11 years of service in the law enforcement field. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities in emergency management and public relations. Approachable and adaptable with dedication to assistance.
Focused individual with expert skills in report writing, evidence handling and conflict resolution. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance when interacting with different personalities.
Resourceful investigative professional that uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer- Supervisor at Patrolman Level
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus
04.2022 - Current
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
- Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment to meet company staffing goals and maintain effective business operations.
- Assisted with design and implementation of internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Assisted supervisors with employee performance management and offered recommendations for approach and process.
- Researched options and mandates to enable proper implementation of personnel procedures.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Optimized scheduling processes to maximize staff availability during peak hours.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure officer preparedness, resulting in increased professionalism and performance.
- Increased staff retention by providing opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement within the department.
- Effectively managed crisis situations utilizing negotiation skills along with tactical command thus mitigating threats posed to public safety.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to enhance regional security and information sharing capabilities.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Deputy Sheriff
Stone County Sheriff's Department
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Investigated crimes, interviewed witnesses, and victims and gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
- Patrolled in assigned district in patrol car for purpose of observing area for possible criminal activity.
- Prepared, processed, and transmitted various reports.
- Served as witness in court and provided evidence as required.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Campus Police
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
04.2022 - Current
- Security and personnel management for sporting events, risk and liability assessment, conflict de-escalation and resolution, narcotics identification, threat assessment
Multi-Machine Operator
Wis-Pak
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances, operated equipment while adhering to safety procedures, prepared machines for daily use, inspected final products for defects, supported production needs, demonstrated proper use of equipment, reviewed job specifications, reviewed production specifications, used equipment to complete tasks and transport items, monitored machinery, supported machine operators, set up and adjusted machines, demonstrated effective communication skills, took on additional shifts, trained on multiple lines
K9 Handler/Sheriff's Deputy
Stone County Sheriff's Department
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Commanding officer on shift, assumed leadership role on calls, highly trained in conflict management and stress management, familiar with schedule making and time management, certified in narcotics detection, knowledgeable in performing first-aid, CPR, and AED, organized level of security, participated in crime prevention and community seminars, interacted with law enforcement officers, controlled traffic and parking regulations, filed reports and attended court appearances, responded to emergency calls
Night Shift Supervisor/Corrections Sergeant
Stone County Regional Correctional Facility
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Overseen the orderly operations of a state facility, responsible for safety, care, and control of 400+ persons, relayed pass down of prior shifts actions, created schedules, observed team members, organized evening meetings, compiled reports, upheld federal safety standards, assigned daily tasks and responsibilities, reviewed documentation, managed staff hiring, training, and supervision, implemented policies and standard operating procedures, conducted performance reviews, maximized productivity, supervised end-of-day cleanup activities
Sectioning Crew Lead
Metal Construction Company
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew, trained employees in time management, settled crew member disputes, complied with OSHA regulations, instructed crew members in safe work practices, pitched in to help on short-staffed job site, communicated effectively, mitigated onsite issues, monitored team members, supervised end-of-day cleanup activities, monitored materials inventory
Education
K9 handling for narcotics detection -
US K9 Unlimited
07.2019
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification -
Harrison County Law Enforcement Training academy
03.2018
GED -
Stone High School
Wiggins, MS12.2008
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Workload balancing
- Team Management
- Scheduling and Asset Management
- Crisis Management - Emergency Response
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Skills - Problem-Solving
- Criminal Investigations
- Community policing and interactions
- Conflict de-escalation
- Active Shooter Training - Firearms Instructor
- FBI Crisis Negotiations
Certification
Federal Bureau of Investigation Crisis Negotiations
Combat Hand Gun Firearms Instructor
Combat Patrol Rifle Firearms Instructor
Combat Shotgun Firearms Instructor
Single Purpose K9 Handling - Narcotics Detection
BLEOST- Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training Full Time Certification
Human Trafficking Investigations
U.S Border Patrol Survival Spanish
Stone County Regional 120 hour Correctional Officer Certification
Harrison County Sheriff's Office Jail Officers Certification
Pine Belt Crisis Intervention Team
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Stone County Sheriff's Department
07.2022 - 04.2023
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Campus Police
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
04.2022 - Current
Police Officer- Supervisor at Patrolman Level
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus
04.2022 - Current
Multi-Machine Operator
Wis-Pak
08.2020 - 04.2022
K9 Handler/Sheriff's Deputy
Stone County Sheriff's Department
07.2017 - 07.2020
Night Shift Supervisor/Corrections Sergeant
Stone County Regional Correctional Facility
07.2013 - 07.2017
Sectioning Crew Lead
Metal Construction Company
01.2011 - 07.2013
K9 handling for narcotics detection -
US K9 Unlimited
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification -
Harrison County Law Enforcement Training academy
GED -
Stone High School
Federal Bureau of Investigation Crisis Negotiations
Combat Hand Gun Firearms Instructor
Combat Patrol Rifle Firearms Instructor
Combat Shotgun Firearms Instructor
Single Purpose K9 Handling - Narcotics Detection
BLEOST- Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training Full Time Certification
Human Trafficking Investigations
U.S Border Patrol Survival Spanish
Stone County Regional 120 hour Correctional Officer Certification
Harrison County Sheriff's Office Jail Officers Certification
Pine Belt Crisis Intervention Team
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