Sharda Grace
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Seasoned Investigator with a robust background in law enforcement, notably with Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Excelled in high-stakes environments, showcasing exceptional interview techniques and crisis management skills. Achieved significant reductions in criminal activity through advanced surveillance and collaborative efforts. Renowned for ethical conduct and effective communication, leading to successful case resolutions and enhanced community trust. Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people, property crimes and organized crime. Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Reduced criminal activity through diligent surveillance, proactive policing, and collaboration with local businesses and residents.
- Investigated numerous cases, leading to successful resolution of various criminal activities.
- Participated in high-risk arrest warrants, ensuring apprehension of dangerous individuals while minimizing collateral risks.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Conducted surveillance operations to gather critical intelligence, leading to successful case resolutions.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Police Officer
College Park Police Department
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Correctional Officer
Georgia Diagnostic Classification Prison
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Education
Health Care Management - Respiratory Therapy
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GASkills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Research abilities
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Legal knowledge
- Investigation Management
- Interviewing witnesses
- Calm in crisis situations
- Surveillance techniques
- Undercover Investigations
- Court Testimony
- Undercover operations
- Crime Prevention
- Affidavits
- Criminal Investigations
- Collecting evidence
- Defensive tactics training
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Investigator
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current
Police Officer
College Park Police Department
06.2019 - 07.2022
Correctional Officer
Georgia Diagnostic Classification Prison
05.2015 - 05.2019
Health Care Management - Respiratory Therapy
Southern Crescent Technical College