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Ricky D. Wooden

Spring Grove,VA

Summary

Deputy Sheriff offering 5 years experience in law enforcement landscape. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety through patrol details and during community events. Resourceful worker with commitment to integrity and honesty.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Resource Officer

Sussex County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
  • Conducted school security inspections.
  • Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.

Police Officer

Norfolk State University
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss ways to reduce crime.
  • Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.

Deputy Sheriff

Surry County Sheriff's Office
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for numerous cases
  • Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
  • Investigations, statement delivery and reporting.
  • Enhanced community safety while conducting criminal investigations, including DUIs and theft.

Education

Master of Science - Political Science

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
12.2024

Certified Law Enforcement Officer - Criminal Justice

Crater Criminal Justice Academy
Prince George
03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Interrogation techniques
  • Court testimony
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Background investigations
  • Criminal law
  • File and records management
  • Drug Laws Enforcement
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
  • Basic Court Security Certified

Timeline

School Resource Officer

Sussex County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current

Police Officer

Norfolk State University
05.2021 - 11.2021

Deputy Sheriff

Surry County Sheriff's Office
09.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Political Science

Virginia Union University

Certified Law Enforcement Officer - Criminal Justice

Crater Criminal Justice Academy

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Virginia Union University
Ricky D. Wooden