Phillip Clay Wilson
St. Joseph,TN
Summary
Experienced Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer specializing in crisis management, community engagement, and conflict resolution. Developed safety plans and built positive relationships, enhancing security and support for students and faculty. Managed emergency response initiatives and enforced safety protocols, fostering safer school environments and promoting public safety awareness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
07.2020 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations.
- Assisted in training new deputies on departmental procedures and protocols.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and operational before each shift.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Developed relationships with members of the community through participation in various events or activities.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Enforced school safety protocols and regulations daily.
- Collaborated with educators to address student behavioral issues promptly.
- Conducted regular patrols of school grounds to ensure security.
- Responded to emergencies, providing immediate assistance and coordination.
- Established positive relationships with students to promote trust and communication.
- Assisted in the development of crisis response plans for schools.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fights, medical issues, or suspicious activity.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, and other stakeholders to create safe learning environments for all students.
- Served as a liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies during incidents requiring police involvement.
- Investigated reports of bullying and harassment among students.
- Intervened when necessary to prevent potential conflicts from escalating into violence.
- Built safety plans and provided guidance on updating plans.
- Facilitated communication between administration and families regarding school policies, procedures, or incidents involving their children.
- Mediated conflicts between students and teachers.
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in community to support adolescents and families.
- Mentored students to help foster positive and safe a positive and safe learning environment.
- Enforced truancy and delinquency regulations.
- Promoted positive behaviors through education rather than punishment whenever possible.
- Assisted in developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations that may arise at school.
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against students and submitted reports accordingly.
- Monitored student behaviour and provided guidance.
- Enforced laws related to juveniles by issuing citations or making arrests when appropriate.
- Worked closely with mental health professionals when responding to crises involving suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Conducted manual searches of bags to identify prohibited items manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
Police Officer (part-time 2020)
City of Town Creek
Town Creek, Alabama
11.2017 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of traffic laws.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Investigated crimes, collected evidence, and documented findings for reports.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Utilized communication systems for effective coordination during incidents and emergencies.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL 08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Criminal Justice
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL 08.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Criminal law
- Traffic citations
- Evidence collection
- Crime scene investigation
- Report writing
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Emergency management
- Incident response
- Safety protocol enforcement
- De-escalation techniques
- Defensive tactics
- Foot pursuit
- Accident investigation
- Community engagement
- Relationship building and management
- Mentoring students
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Integrity and ethics
- First aid and CPR
- Public disturbance investigation
- First aid and CPR
- Public disturbance investigation
Certification
- 2024 Presidents Award TNSRO
- 2012 NCIC certified in dispatch
- 2015 Alabama Post Certification
- 2020 Tennessee Post Certification
- 2019 K9 Academy Certification
- 2017 Traffic Homicide Investigator Certificate
- 2025 U.S. Coast Guard OUPV Certified
- 2026 Coast Guard Certified Master Captain
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer
Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
07.2020 - Current
Police Officer (part-time 2020)
City of Town Creek
11.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Alabama
08.2011 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Criminal Justice
Northwest Shoals Community College
08.2004 - 05.2006