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Sergeant Tyrees Graham

Winter Haven,FL

Summary

An experienced Deputy Sheriff Sergeant with twenty-two years of service, having formal/informal leadership training, experience and education wanting to fill the position of Lieutenant within the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Wishing to bring a new and forever evolving style of leadership to the position, while cultivating and inspiring those supervised.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol

Polk County Sheriff
01.2002 - Current
  • (22 years)
  • 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.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant

Polk County Sheriff's Office
06.2019 - Current
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Supervised new and experienced patrol deputies
  • Review, correct, and route incident reports

SWAT Assistant Squad Leader

Polk County Sheriff's Office
01.2004 - 01.2020
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
  • Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
  • Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
  • Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.

Detective

BCI
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Transfer to the Special Victims Unit (, )
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
  • Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
  • Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.

United States Army
01.1999
  • Assigned to the Third (3/3) Armored Calvary Regiment serving 2 years as a Calvary Scout (Armored Reconnaissance Specialist)

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
Tampa
05.1999

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Hillsborough County Community College Police Academy,
Hillsborough County, FL
10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
05.2016

Skills

  • Leading Team Operations
  • Team Leadership Skills
  • Community Relations
  • Controlled Tactical Operations
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Firearms Knowledge
  • Personnel Training
  • Interrogating Suspects
  • Judicial Procedures
  • Firearms instruction
  • Emergency Operations (SWAT Operations)

Certification

OPTAC International Hostage Rescue Program: certified in 2007 NTOA Ground Fighting Technique Training: certified in 2007. CMS Fire Arms Instructor: Certified in 2007 CMS General Instructor Techniques: certified in 2007 Teaser Instructor: certified in 2008 Low light Engagement Instructor: certified in 2008 Controlled Force Defensive Tactics Instructor - levels 1 & 2: certified in 2008 Explosive Handler, and Basic Explosive Breacher: certified in 2009 Passenger Train Emergency Response Training: certified in 2009 Burglary and Robbery Investigation training: certified in 2010 Tactical Rail Road Interdiction: certified in 2010 Legal Liability Management for Tactical SWAT and Emergency Response Operation: certified in 2010 NTOA Select Firing Instructor certified in 2011 Course in Basic Conversational Spanish Police Rifle Instructor (T.E.E.S.) Advanced Explosive Breacher course certified 2011 Dignitary Protection Certification 2012

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant

Polk County Sheriff's Office
06.2019 - Current

Detective

BCI
01.2008 - 01.2011

SWAT Assistant Squad Leader

Polk County Sheriff's Office
01.2004 - 01.2020

Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol

Polk County Sheriff
01.2002 - Current

United States Army
01.1999

High School Diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Hillsborough County Community College Police Academy,

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Waldorf College

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