Stephen Ward
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Insightful Deputy Sheriff with over 14 years of experience in patrol, criminal investigations and supervision. Committed to maintaining high levels of safety, security and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissioned School Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced school safety by performing regular patrols and monitoring security cameras.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents.
- Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring well-being of students and staff members.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded promptly to reported concerns or incidents, addressing issues effectively and efficiently.
- Assisted with traffic control during peak drop-off and pick-up times, promoting safe flow of vehicles on campus.
- Developed strong relationships with students and staff members, fostering trust and open communication regarding safety concerns.
- Implemented timely interventions with students displaying concerning behaviors to decrease occurrences of future incidents.
- Contributed to positive student experiences by providing approachable demeanor while maintaining authority within the role.
- Participated actively in meetings with other school personnel to discuss and address ongoing safety concerns, leading to well-informed decision making.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Utilized radio communications equipment to contact other on-campus personnel.
- Obtained CPR, and First Aid certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Assisted with fire, hazardous material and active-shooter on-campus drills.
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Patrolled and monitored premises by foot.
- Monitored video surveillance feed and system alerts for suspicious activity.
Deputy Sheriff
Miller County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 10.2022
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Civil Process Deputy
- Narcotics Investigator
- Criminal investigator
- Patrol Corporal
- Patrol Sergeant
Police Officer
Texarkana College
06.2005 - 01.2008
- Talked regularly with students and staff to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from students and staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice And Business Management
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXSkills
- Safety and Security
- Police Patrol Operations
- Effective Working Relationships
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Maintaining Order
- Protecting People and Property
- Documentation and Reporting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Information Verification
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Shooter Response
- Witness Communication
- Incident Investigation
- Witness Interviews
- Emergency Situations
- Public Safety
- Property Inspection
- Visitor Screening
- Crime Prevention Strategies
- Threat Assessment
- Interview Techniques
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Control Crowd
- Visitor Screening
- Criminal Investigations
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Background Investigations
- Officer Training
- Security Camera Monitoring
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
Certificate of Graduation Texarkana College Police Academy - 15, August 1998
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction - 12, July 2006
Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigators Course - 15, August 2007 (Texas Municipal Police Association)
EMT Basic Course - 20, December 2007 (Texarkana College)
Basic Peace Officer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education - 29, April 2008
Basic Narcotics Investigations - 22, May 2009 (Regional Counterdrug Training Academy, Meridian, Mississippi)
Death Investigation Issues for Law Enforcement and Coroners - 8, December 2010 (University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute)
FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) for Law Enforcement - 1, December 2011
Foundations of Supervision - 28, February 2014 (University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute)
Certified Police Professional Instructor
- 5, May 2014 (Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards)
Background Investigations of Police Applicants - 24, February 2015 (University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute)
Senior Certification - 4, February 2020 (Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards)
Timeline
Commissioned School Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2023 - Current
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2022 - 08.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Miller County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 10.2022
Police Officer
Texarkana College
06.2005 - 01.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice And Business Management
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Texarkana College
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