Reginald Upchurch
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with 21 years of experience, including as Supervisory Police Officer and Police Officer, seeking a Police Officer role. Expert in enforcing federal, state, and military laws, skilled in traffic accident investigation and emergency response. Demonstrated leadership in supervisory positions, ensuring public safety and incident command proficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Deportation Officer
Department of Homeland Security
N Chesterfield, VA
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed case reports and documentation for legal proceedings.
- Assist with the apprehension of individuals that are accused of violating immigration or related laws.
- Assist with preparing investigative reports in sufficient detail and accuracy to support possible prosecution and/or administrative action.
- Document, transport, deport, and/or escort criminal and non-criminal migrants under the guidance of a more senior officer.
- Initiate both criminal and civil prosecutions and deport migrants to foreign countries as well as performing various aspects of custodial operations related to civil immigration enforcement.
- Perform law enforcement support duties such as taking fingerprints and photographs.
- Conduct routine interviews using various law enforcement methods and techniques (e.g., observation, interviews, document inspection, data analysis, etc.) to respond to a variety of immigration inquiries and complaints.
Supervisory Police Officer
Department of the Army Civilian Police
Bowling Green, VA
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Supervises a team in initial and follow-up investigations of incidents, ensuring thorough response to complaints, alarms, and emergency calls.
- Enforces a variety of laws and regulations, including federal, state, and military codes, maintaining legal compliance within jurisdictional boundaries.
- Coordinates patrols and emergency response, serving as Incident Commander to effectively manage situations until resolution or higher command takeover.
- Oversees the use of radar and laser speed detection equipment, directing traffic law enforcement, accident investigations, evidence collection, and witness interviews.
- Provides clear and concise case documentation, supports dispatch operations during adverse weather, and performs secure armed prisoner transportation.
Boatswain’s Mate
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
06.2002 - 02.2024
- Supervised and trained crew in comprehensive ship maintenance, including seamanship, painting, and upkeep of the ship’s external structure, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
- Led seamanship tasks and navigated specialized vessels as a coxswain during amphibious and salvage operations, contributing to the ship’s mission-critical activities.
- Fostered strong community relations through active engagement with local organizations and educational institutions, enhancing the organization’s presence and establishing a network for collaborative partnerships.
- Addressed and resolved a variety of employee concerns, including sensitive harassment allegations, contributing to a professional and respectful workplace environment.
Traffic Accident Investigator
Department of the Army Civilian Police
Bowling Green, VA
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough investigations of traffic accidents, determining fault, preserving evidence, and documenting incidents through detailed reports, photographs, and sketches to support follow-up procedures.
- Provided expert guidance to patrol officers on minor traffic investigations and enforcement, contributing to the enhancement of road safety and adherence to traffic laws.
- Analyzed traffic patterns and conducted surveys, recommending strategic alterations to improve installation traffic flow and support Force Protection Mission initiatives.
Police Officer
Department of the Navy Police
Yorktown, VA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Enforced traffic safety and access control, ensuring proper identification for entry into secure areas and maintaining clear pathways for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Issued citations for parking and traffic violations, conducted traffic surveys, and managed incident-related traffic control, including rolling road closures and adjustments to traffic patterns.
- Operated radar and intoxilyzer equipment for traffic law enforcement and provided expert Anti-Terrorism, Physical Security, and Law Enforcement support.
Corrections Officer
Sussex II State Prison
Waverly, VA
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Maintained order and security for a population of 44 inmates in a pod setting, ensuring adherence to established safety protocols and institutional policies.
- Conducted thorough inspections of inmates, their belongings, and cells for contraband, while also verifying the legitimacy of visitor access to enhance facility safety.
- Monitored and documented offender behavior and movement, providing a secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors, and effectively responding to emergency situations.
Education
Criminal Justice
Union County College
Cranford, NJ01-2011
High School Diploma -
Essex County Vocation & Technical High Schools
Bloomfield, NJ01-2002
Skills
- Vcin/Ncic
- Evoc
- Baton
- Oc
- Taser
- First Aid/CPR/Aed
- Defense and Arrest Tactics
Certification
- Traffic Management and Collision Investigation course, Fort Jackson Directorate of Emergency Services 2022
- Level I Crash Investigation School, Baltimore County Police Department 2021
- Fundamentals of Crash Investigation & Reconstruction, Suffolk Police Department 2019
- Truck and Bus Traffic Enforcement, Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy 2019
- Department of the Army Civilian Police Academy 2018
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Uniform Police Training Program 2017
- Disturbance Control Team, Virginia Department of Corrections 2015
- Academy for Staff Development, Virginia Department of Corrections 2014
Timeline
Deportation Officer
Department of Homeland Security
12.2025 - Current
Supervisory Police Officer
Department of the Army Civilian Police
06.2023 - 12.2025
Traffic Accident Investigator
Department of the Army Civilian Police
07.2018 - 06.2023
Police Officer
Department of the Navy Police
09.2016 - 07.2018
Corrections Officer
Sussex II State Prison
06.2014 - 09.2016
Boatswain’s Mate
United States Navy
06.2002 - 02.2024
Criminal Justice
Union County College
High School Diploma -
Essex County Vocation & Technical High Schools