Steven M. Horton
Campobello,SC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in security and investigative roles, notably at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Excelled in crisis management and emergency response, complemented by a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving skills. Recognized as Crime Scene Investigator of the Year in 2013 at the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, demonstrating high integrity and expertise in criminal law.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
10.2020 - Current
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
Coroner's Investigator
Spartanburg County Coroner's Office
Spartanburg, SC
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted scene investigations and documented findings with digital photography.
- Conducted thorough interviews with witnesses, family members, and acquaintances to gather critical details during investigations.
- Assembled details aiding in identifying the precise cause and manner of death.
- Collected evidence and any personal property found on the decedent, in conjunction with serving as an investigator in court, to provide testimony to findings.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies with any criminal investigations involving death.
- Kept detailed records of bodily injuries and submitted reports to investigating officials, family members and legal bodies.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Utilized various databases and public records to research and compile information relevant to investigations.
Crime Scene Investigator
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office
Spartanburg, SC
12.2012 - 11.2018
- Responds to various calls, such as homicide investigations, suicides, burglaries, armed robberies, assaults, criminal domestic violence, vandalism, and larceny.
- Processes crime scenes for latent and patent fingerprints, utilizing different materials and methods, such as powders, liquid chemicals, iodine fuming, and glue fuming.
- Collects, packages, and submits any physical evidence that may be of evidentiary value and aid in solving and prosecuting the case, such as DNA evidence, weapons, and clothing.
- Executes search warrants for people and property to aid in the collection of evidence for various crimes.
- Takes reports and investigates missing persons, and runaway juveniles.
- Named Investigator of the Month, November 2013.
- Named Crime Scene Investigator of the Year 2013.
Education
Certified Class One Law Enforcement Officer -
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BASIC LAW TRAINING
Columbia, SCBasic Jail Training -
SC CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
Columbia, SCFirefighter Rookie School -
SPARTANBURG EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY
Certificate - Google Cybersecurity
Coursera
OnlineSkills
- Sales and Marketing
- Safety-oriented
- Computer Skills
- Community-Oriented
- Customer service
- Program Management
- Staff/Operations Management
- High integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Criminal law knowledge
- Investigation documentation
- Emergency management
- Electronic surveillance
- Arrest procedures
- Premises patrol
- Law enforcement background
- Crisis management
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- Cyber Security Essentials
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Officer
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Coroner's Investigator
Spartanburg County Coroner's Office
11.2018 - 10.2019
Crime Scene Investigator
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office
12.2012 - 11.2018
- Cyber Security Essentials
Certified Class One Law Enforcement Officer -
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY BASIC LAW TRAINING
Basic Jail Training -
SC CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
Firefighter Rookie School -
SPARTANBURG EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY
Certificate - Google Cybersecurity
Coursera
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