Rodney Foster
Waycross,GA
Summary
Dynamic Police Sergeant with over a decade of experience in law enforcement. Skilled in managing emergency situations and conducting joint investigations, ensuring safety compliance and fostering collaboration across agencies to enhance community protection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
City of Waycross
Waycross, Georgia
03.2012 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations of my shift ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to improve officer conduct.
- Managed emergency response situations, ensuring quick and effective action by the team.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and completeness, maintaining departmental standards.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint investigations and operations.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of the police officers on my shift.
- Investigated complaints against officers or civilian employees in accordance with established policy.
- Served as a field supervisor during special events or operations requiring additional staffing levels.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Supervised crowds at busy events and provided security services to prevent injuries.
- Monitored serving of warrants and assisted in making required arrests.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Trained new staff on procedures and operational standards for effective performance.
- Monitored vehicle flow during peak hours to reduce congestion and improve safety.
- Coordinated with emergency services during incidents to facilitate quick responses.
- Checked driver's licenses for validity and inspected commercial vehicles for compliance with state regulations.
- Attended court hearings related to traffic offenses and provided testimony as needed.
- Patrolled assigned areas with marked patrol car to detect law violators.
- Observed vehicle occupants for signs of intoxication while patrolling streets during peak hours.
- Investigated reports of reckless driving or other unsafe driving practices.
- Conducted investigations into traffic accidents and violations, including interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. During severe injuries or death of a person in an traffic accident I would be the lead investigator if I was on duty.
Education
Law Enforcement Training
Police Academy
Tifton, GA06-2012
Associate of Arts - Associate of Biblical Studies
Vision International University
Ramona, CA11-2001
High School Diploma -
Waycross High School
Waycross, GA05-1976
Skills
- Emergency response
- Performance evaluation
- Incident report review
- Joint investigations
- Crowd management
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Traffic control
- Active shooter training
Accomplishments
Police Officer of the month March 2016
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City of Waycross
03.2012 - 03.2025
Law Enforcement Training
Police Academy
Associate of Arts - Associate of Biblical Studies
Vision International University
High School Diploma -
Waycross High School