Stephen A Carter
Woodbridge,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated Police Supervisor with 16 years of experience in law enforcement with proven success at building high-performing teams. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions. Adept at budgeting, performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of laws, policies and procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Police K-9 Lieutenant
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
09.2021 - Current
- Managed the K9 Program for NGA Police. Supervised, coordinated, and oversaw all functions of the ten K9 teams in the program
- Managed the $2.3 million budget for the K9 program. This includes the development and submission of spending plans for K9 classes and trainings, uniforms, equipment for the police officers, canine partners, and supplies required to successfully carry out K9 duties.
- Planned, prepared, and assigned work to be accomplished by the K9 Sergeants and K9 Corporals
- Exercised significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other agency organizations and in advising senior management officials
- Responsible for the procurement of police K9 vehicles. This included working with the contracts office, developing the statement of work (SOW), reviewing and evaluating vendor proposals, and finalizing all outfitting of K9 vehicles
- As a member of the Joint Services Military Working Dog Committee (JSMWDC) I Organized and hosted Department of Defense K9 program managers from all branches of the military, Intelligence agencies, and to re-write K9 Air Force Instruction Manual. I served as a member of the panel as the NGA K9 subject matter expert (SME) providing insight into all matters K9 related.
- Developed and executed an action plan to ensure timelines and milestones were met
- Collaborated with other Federal, State, and Local departments for seamless execution of operation plans during large scale events
- Coordinated cross-functional efforts throughout the Department of Defense to achieve project objectives on time and within budget constraints.
Explosive Detection Lead Trainer / K9 Police Sergeant
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
05.2013 - Current
- Lead trainer for 10 K9 teams at NGA
- Regularly hold K9 training for other Federal, State, and Local Police K9 teams with in the National Capitol Region
- Responsible for the safe handling, inventory, and policies for all live explosives and all explosive bunkers
- Managed a team of trainers, effectively delegating tasks and monitoring performance to maintain high-quality training delivery.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of canine teams
- Complete schedules and payroll for all K9 Officers
- Present oral and written presentations to the Police Command staff
- Maintains proficiency standards set forth by NGA and the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) the National Odor Recognition Test (N.O.R.T.) and Operational Testing Standards on an annual basis
- Conduct canine searches of up to 100 vehicles per day
- Increased employee retention rates by providing ongoing support and mentorship to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Conducted general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to calls and complaints, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and following-up with victims
- Investigated crimes committed including but not limited to thefts, assaults, and narcotics.
Explosive Detection K9 Police Officer
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Maintains proficiency standards set forth by NGA and the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the National Odor Recognition Test (N.O.R.T.) and Operational Testing Standards on an annual basis
- Conduct canine searches of all vehicles entering the facility through the Remote Inspections Facility (RIF)
- Detect and deter possible criminal and terrorist activities
- Prepare detail reports in a timely manner.
Police Officer
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Patrolled assigned location for traffic and other violations using a variety of transportation including patrol car and bicycle, make traffic stops and intervene in other criminal activity
- Conducted general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to calls for service, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and following-up with victims
- Investigated crimes committed including but not limited to thefts, assaults, and narcotics
- Prepared detailed reports in a timely manner.
Corporate Investigator
Foot Locker Inc.
02.2006 - 01.2011
- Prevented and recovered cash and inventory losses through auditing, analyzing data, and conducting investigations in accordance with Company policy
- Develop partnerships with store executives and local and federal law enforcement officers to facilitate and enhance investigations
- Lead investigation of organized retail crime ring within the main Foot Locker Worldwide warehouse
- Write detailed incident reports and prepare evidence for criminal court.
Director of Security
Macy’s East
09.1999 - 10.2005
- Supervised and evaluated the performance of 30 loss prevention detectives
- Completed schedules and payroll for each of the loss prevention associates
- Prevented and recovered cash and inventory losses through auditing, analyzing data, and conducting investigations in accordance with Company policy
- Developed and implemented theft prevention and shortage control programs
- Presented oral and written presentations to management on a regular basis
- Contributed to store profitability by achieving Company shrink goals.
Police Officer
Ocean City Police Department
03.1999 - 09.1999
- Patrolled assigned City beat for traffic and other violations using a variety of transportation including patrol car and bicycle, made traffic stops and intervened in other criminal activity
- Conducted general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to citizen calls and complaints, obtaining and issuing warrants, interviewing suspects and witnesses, and following-up with victims
- Investigated crimes committed including but not limited to thefts, assaults, and narcotics
- Prepared detailed reports and appeared as a witness in District and Circuit Court.
Education
Certificate - School of Police Staff And Command
Northwestern University Center For Public Safety
Evanston, IL01.2023
Explosives Detection Canine Training -
Alcohol Tabaco Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
01.2019
Explosives Detection Canine Instructor Training -
Alcohol Tabaco Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
01.2018
Uniform Police Training Program (UPTP) -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
01.2011
Certificate - Advanced Law Enforcement Interview And Interrogati
Wicklander & Zulwaski Interview And Interrogation Technique
2009
Police Officer Certification -
Wor-Wic Criminal Justice Academy
Salisbury, MD01.1999
Skills
- Law Enforcement Expertise
- Procedural Knowledge
- Special Event Coordination
- Community Relations
- Law Enforcement Fitness Coordinator
- Explosive Detection K9 Handler
- Active Threat Instructor
- Tactical Medical Instructor
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Explosive Detection K9 Instructor
Certifications / Awards
- ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives) Certified Explosive Detection Canine Trainer 2018- Present
- ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives) Certified Explosive Detection Canine Handler 2019- Present
- ATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives) Certified Explosive Detection Canine Handler 2012- Present
- IPWDA (International Police Work Dog Association) Certified Explosive Detection Canine Handler 2012-2013
- PACOPS (Paramilitary Attack Counter Offensive Plan) Train the Trainer Certificate, Maryland State Police
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniform Police Training Program (UPTP) Graduate 2011
- FLETC Directors Award
- FLETC Driving Award
- FLETC Shooting Award
- FLETC Distinguished Fitness Award
Timeline
Police K-9 Lieutenant
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
09.2021 - Current
Explosive Detection Lead Trainer / K9 Police Sergeant
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA
05.2013 - Current
Explosive Detection K9 Police Officer
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
01.2012 - 08.2013
Police Officer
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
01.2011 - 01.2012
Corporate Investigator
Foot Locker Inc.
02.2006 - 01.2011
Director of Security
Macy’s East
09.1999 - 10.2005
Police Officer
Ocean City Police Department
03.1999 - 09.1999
Certificate - School of Police Staff And Command
Northwestern University Center For Public Safety
Explosives Detection Canine Training -
Alcohol Tabaco Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
Explosives Detection Canine Instructor Training -
Alcohol Tabaco Firearms & Explosives (ATF)
Uniform Police Training Program (UPTP) -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
Certificate - Advanced Law Enforcement Interview And Interrogati
Wicklander & Zulwaski Interview And Interrogation Technique
Police Officer Certification -
Wor-Wic Criminal Justice Academy
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