Nicole McElroy
Nicholls,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
Atkinson County Sheriff Office
Pearson, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and maintained files of all investigative activities.
- Drafted legal documents such as subpoenas, arrest warrants, and indictments.
- Developed strategies for gathering additional evidence or intelligence related to cases.
- Explored alternative investigative methods when traditional ones proved ineffective.
- Reviewed police reports, medical records, and other documents for evidence.
- Followed up on leads obtained through interviews or other sources.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to obtain information related to case.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and results.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes including photographs, fingerprints, and physical samples.
- Monitored online activity of suspects using various social media platforms.
- Researched relevant laws pertaining to active investigations.
- Performed background checks on persons of interest in investigations.
- Maintained organized records of all information and material pertinent to open investigations.
Police Officer
Pearson Police Department
Pearson, GA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
Deputy Sheriff
Bacon County Sheriff's Office
Alma, GA
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Developed relationships with members of the community through participation in various events or activities.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
Police Officer, Corporal
Alma Police Department
Alma, GA
01.2009 - 05.2018
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects and informants regarding criminal activity.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving civil unrest or violence.
- Supervised subordinate officers by providing guidance during their shift duties.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and deter criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed reports of all incidents encountered while on duty.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at reducing crime rates in the area.
- Conducted traffic stops, investigated suspicious activity, and responded to calls for service.
- Administered sobriety tests when suspected DUI offenders were stopped on the roadways.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Utilized specialized search techniques with the assistance of a K-9 partner to locate suspects or evidence.
- Inspected suspected narcotics trafficking locations with a K-9 partner searching for illegal substances or contraband items.
- Maintained detailed records regarding service calls responded to by the K-9 unit including incident reports and canine performance evaluations.
- Participated in community events featuring K-9 demonstrations as part of public outreach efforts.
- Supervised the care, feeding, grooming, exercise, and veterinary visits for all assigned canines.
- Conducted searches of buildings, vehicles, open fields, schools, and correctional facilities using a trained canine partner.
Campus Police Officer
South Georgia State College Police Dept.
Douglas, GA
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted in the enforcement of university policies and procedures related to student conduct.
- Served as an initial responder for medical emergencies on campus grounds.
- Investigated suspicious activity and responded to calls for assistance or service.
- Performed building checks, escorts, lockouts, unlocks and other security services as needed.
- Participated in active shooter drills to ensure readiness in emergency situations.
- Interacted positively with members of the community while providing professional customer service.
- Conducted investigations into violations of university regulations or state and federal law.
- Maintained records of incidents, arrests, citations issued, reports written and any other related activities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all incidents including use of force if applicable.
Prison Officer
Coffee Correctional Facility
Nicholls, GA
05.2005 - 11.2006
- Maintained records of prisoner activities including incidents, disciplinary actions, grievances, and medical treatments.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all aspects of each shift worked.
- Conducted searches for contraband items including drugs, weapons, and other prohibited materials.
- Escorted visitors into the prison facility while ensuring that all safety protocols were followed.
- Reported any suspicious activity to supervisors or appropriate authorities promptly.
- Enforced prison policies regarding visitation rights and privileges for prisoners.
Police Officer
Blackshear Police Department
Blackshear, GA
05.2004 - 08.2004
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ware County High School
Waycross, GA05-2002
Skills
- Evidence collection
- Homicide investigations
- Crime lab procedures
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Undercover Investigations
- Missing persons investigations
- Records handling
- Research skills
- Research abilities
- Deadline and results-oriented
- Records Management
- Report Development
- Crime scene photography
- Witness interviews
- Credit card fraud
- Report Generation
- Crime Prevention
- Continuous Improvement
- Interrogating suspects
- Federal, state, and local laws knowledge
- Due diligence
- Background Checks
- Court Testimony
- Technology-savvy
Accomplishments
- K-9 Officer
- Field Training Officer
- Shift Supervisor
Timeline
Investigator
Atkinson County Sheriff Office
01.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Pearson Police Department
10.2022 - 01.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Bacon County Sheriff's Office
08.2018 - 04.2021
Police Officer, Corporal
Alma Police Department
01.2009 - 05.2018
Campus Police Officer
South Georgia State College Police Dept.
08.2007 - 01.2009
Prison Officer
Coffee Correctional Facility
05.2005 - 11.2006
Police Officer
Blackshear Police Department
05.2004 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Ware County High School
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