Teisha Ford
Lexington Park,MD
Summary
A dynamic leader with extensive experience in policy compliance and operational planning at Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff. Demonstrated success in fostering team collaboration and enhancing performance evaluations. Skilled in crisis communication and investigation coordination, driving organizational success through effective resource management and mentoring.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant Commander, Policy Compliance Division
Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff
Upper Marlboro, MD
07.2006 - Current
- Facilitated problem-solving sessions between team members when issues arose that required collaboration.
- Compiled data from various sources into comprehensive documents outlining progress made toward meeting organizational goals.
- Conducted monthly staff meetings with unit personnel to discuss objectives, performance reviews, and upcoming events.
- Keep the Accreditation Manager apprised of any policy and/or programmatic changes to determine if they meet Accreditation standards.
- Researched new initiatives for the organization's mission success.
- Managed resources such as supplies, equipment, vehicles, personnel files, and other materials necessary for unit operations.
- Reviewed reports submitted by subordinate leaders on their respective areas of responsibility.
- Coordinated with other units within the organization for joint training opportunities.
- Supervised activities related to recruitment efforts to increase the size of the unit.
- Established protocols for handling disciplinary actions against agency members who violated policies or procedures.
- Conduct formal, announced, scheduled inspections of all components of the Office of the Sheriff, excluding the Sheriff and his Chief Assistant.
- Held regular briefings with senior commanders on current events affecting the unit's mission readiness.
- Monitored performance evaluations of subordinates to ensure they meet expectations set by the chain of command.
- Created an environment conducive to fostering camaraderie amongst team members through practical communication skills.
- Oversaw planning processes associated with special projects or assignments given by higher-level commands.
- Provided leadership and guidance to subordinates in their professional development.
- Prepared awards packages recognizing outstanding performance from individual members or teams within the organization.
- Developed operational plans for field exercises, operations orders, and tactical missions.
- Assign and supervise all investigations of alleged employee misconduct. Conduct a review of assigned investigations to ensure investigations were conducted thoroughly and confidentially.
- Coordinates specific investigations with other governmental agencies, i.e., the Office of Law, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, other police jurisdictions, and the State's Attorney's Office, to maximize efficiency.
- Upon completion of investigations, make recommendations to the immediate supervisor concerning an appropriate course of action.
- . At the appropriate time, present findings of the investigation to boards and tribunals of the appropriate nature, i.e., trial boards, personnel hearings, courts of law, performance dispositions, and boards of review.
- Arranges for the presentation of all witnesses, documents, and evidence at the said hearings.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD06-2004
Skills
- Policy compliance
- Data analysis
- Resource management
- Operational planning
- Investigation coordination
- Team leadership
- Disciplinary protocols
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance evaluation
- Mentoring and teamwork
- Team building and collaboration
- Project supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Interagency collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Crisis communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Physical fitness
- Leadership development
- Tactical operations
- Professional demeanor
- Cultural awareness
- Multitasking skills
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Self-motivation
Certification
- Staff Ride Leadership Lessons from Antietam
- CPR
- Taser
Affiliations
- Interior Design
- Fashion
- Travel
Timeline
Lieutenant Commander, Policy Compliance Division
Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bowie State University
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