Ricky Spence
South Hill,VA
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
South Hill Police Department
12.2021 - Current
- I provide testimony in court proceedings.
- I answer emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- I investigate and report crimes, accidents, offenses, and property damage.
- I patrol assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- I utilize excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- I display sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- I enforce traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Corrections Officer
Nottoway Correctional Center
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
Jail Officer
Meherrin River Regional Jail
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Expedited processing times for new intakes through efficient data entry and document management practices.
- Promoted positive relationships between staff and inmates by modeling professional behavior and treating all individuals with respect.
- Provided timely responses during emergencies, ensuring appropriate action was taken according to established procedures.
- Enhanced facility safety through regular cell inspections and monitoring of inmate activities.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and as group to spot conflicts and implement de-escalation tactics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
South Hill, VA05-2012
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and Empathy
- Traffic Laws
Certification
- Basic Law Enforcement Academy
- CIT Officer
- Pepper ball operator
- Officer of the quarter
- Exploring the sexual offender and violent offender
- Intox EC/IR operator
- Street Cop Gun Game
Timeline
Police Officer
South Hill Police Department
12.2021 - Current
Jail Officer
Meherrin River Regional Jail
06.2016 - 09.2016
Corrections Officer
Nottoway Correctional Center
01.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
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