Sgt. Nicholas Helms

Leadership Competencies Professional Experience Patrol Sergeant Sergeant – Office of Professional Standards Corporal – Assistant Supervisor (David Squad) Field Training Officer Patrol Officer Specialty Units & Tactical Training Certifications & Professional Development

• Coaching-based leadership and team development
• Patrol and tactical operations supervision
• Interagency collaboration and community engagement
• Criminal investigations and case management
• Procurement, budget oversight, and vendor relations
• Fleet management and vehicle upfitting oversight
• Recruitment, training, and officer development
• Internal investigations and professional standards enforcement

Patrol Sergeant | May 2020 – Present

• Supervise patrol operations, personnel, and investigations across multiple squads (David Squad 2020–2024, Charlie Squad 2025–Present).
• Direct enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigations, and tactical responses.
• Act as incident commander during critical events requiring supervisory leadership.
• Oversee daily operations, including task assignments, inspections, evaluations, and performance oversight.
• Promote professional growth among officers by using coaching as a primary leadership style, focusing on mentorship, accountability, and skill development.
• Built strong relationships with Fire/EMS personnel and the public to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and trust in law enforcement services.

Sergeant Officer of Professional Standards | June 2024 – May 2025

• Supervised Recruiting, Internal Affairs, Quartermaster operations, Fleet Management, and Police Department Building Safety.
• Conducted and managed internal investigations; served as liaison for officer-involved critical incidents.
• Strengthened community trust through transparent handling of internal investigations and proactive recruitment outreach.
• Oversaw Quartermaster operations, maintaining professional relationships with vendors, obtaining quotes for purchases, and preparing purchase orders.
• Managed Fleet Operations, working with officers to ensure vehicle maintenance, maintaining vendor relationships for upfitting, and overseeing the upfitting process.

Patrol Corporal October 2019 – May 2020

• Performed direct supervisory functions in the absence of the Sergeant.
• Ensured operational continuity by leading shifts, directing officers, and resolving conflicts.
• Oversaw complex investigations and assumed command during critical incidents until relieved by higher authority.
• Encouraged officer development through coaching, guidance, and accountability.

Field Training Officer | 2018 – 2019

• Mentored and evaluated new officers through structured training programs.
• Ensured compliance with departmental procedures, safety standards, and legal requirements.
• Provided real-time coaching to build officer competence and confidence in the field.

Police Officer | 2009 – 2019

• Conducted investigations into crashes, property crimes, murders, DWIs, and narcotics cases.
• Performed traffic enforcement utilizing SFST (Standardized Field Sobriety Testing).
• Enforced state and local laws while ensuring community safety and trust.
• South Towns SRT (Special Response Team) – Joined 2016, Basic & Advanced SWAT Certification (2017)
  Norse Close Quarter Combat School (May 2023)
  Norse Precision Rifle School (May 2024)
  Current Operator / Sniper / Observer
  
• FBI LEEDA Supervisory Leadership Training
• Front Line Supervisor Training
• North Carolina Advanced Law Enforcement Certification – Nov 2024
• Certified Internal Investigator – Daigle Law Group, Sept 2024
• North Carolina Internal Affairs Association – Officer Involved Shooting Training – Apr 2025
• Basic & Advanced SWAT Certification – 2017
• Norse Close Quarter Combat School – 2023
• Norse Precision Rifle School – 2024