Terrance Beadles
Hernando,MS
Summary
- Combat-decorated U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant (Navy & Marine Corps Medal for Heroism) with 10 years of high-threat leadership across two Iraq tours and the USS Cole bombing response in Yemen. Proven supervisor in law enforcement, fleet/equipment maintenance, and high-volume manufacturing. Currently occupying a dual role as:
- Fleet Manager / Head Mechanic for 250+ law enforcement vehicles
- Production Lead overseeing 7 corrugated lines and 30+ personnel Expertise in team leadership, training program design, preventive maintenance systems, inventory control, and crisis response. Secret clearance eligible.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Manager / Service Manager / Head Mechanic
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office
Hernando, MS
06.2022 - Current
- Manage maintenance, repair, and uptime for a 250+ vehicle fleet (patrol cars, SWAT trucks, specialty units)
- Supervise scheduling of all preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and coordination with external body/mechanical shops
- Oversee procurement and inventory of $400k+ annual parts & equipment budget
- Perform hands-on diagnostics, drivetrain repairs, and up-fitting of emergency equipment
- Reduced average vehicle downtime 35% through implementation of digital work-order and PM tracking system
Production Lead
Packaging Corporation of America
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise 7 corrugated production lines and 30+ team members in 24/7 operation
- Reduced material stock-outs ~40% through weekly cycle counts and vendor scorecards
- Lead daily production meetings and new-item launch coordination with sales/engineering
- Conduct monthly full-warehouse inventories and variance reconciliation
Patrol Sergeant / Honor Guard Commander
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Led and mentored 8–12 deputies; delivered firearms and defensive-tactics training
- Commanded department Honor Guard for funerals, parades, and veteran events
Lieutenant / SWAT Assistant Team Leader
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Command staff member responsible for shift operations and department firearms training
- Planned and executed high-risk warrants as SWAT assistant team leader
Security Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
12.2009 - 04.2013
- Conducted mobile patrols, access control, and CCTV/alarm monitoring across multiple campuses
Sergeant (E-5) – Multiple Combat Tours
United States Marine Corps
11.1999 - 11.2009
- Navy & Marine Corps Medal for Heroism | Combat Action Ribbon (2 awards)
- Personal Security Detachment Commander for battalion XO, Al Anbar Province, Iraq
- Mobile Assault Platoon Sergeant – 30 Marines, $200M+ in MRAPs and crew-served weapons
- Small Arms Weapons Instructor (Quantico) – designed and ran ranges through .50 cal
- 8-Marine security element, Aden, Yemen (USS Cole bombing response)
Education
Electrical Engineering
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01.2012
High School Diploma - legal studies
South Mountain High School
Phoenix, AZ01.1998
Skills
- Fleet optimization
- Fleet management
- Vehicle inspections
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Community engagement
- Emergency response
- Conflict de-escalation
- Criminal law
- Criminal investigations
Websites
Certification
- USMC Small Arms Weapons Instructor (Quantico)
- Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Certification
- Certified Firearms Instructor (multiple agencies)
- ASE-certified in multiple categories (add specifics if you have them)
- Secret Security Clearance (inactive – renewable)
Timeline
Fleet Manager / Service Manager / Head Mechanic
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office
06.2022 - Current
Production Lead
Packaging Corporation of America
01.2022 - Current
Patrol Sergeant / Honor Guard Commander
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department
07.2017 - 11.2021
Lieutenant / SWAT Assistant Team Leader
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
04.2013 - 09.2015
Security Officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
12.2009 - 04.2013
Sergeant (E-5) – Multiple Combat Tours
United States Marine Corps
11.1999 - 11.2009
High School Diploma - legal studies
South Mountain High School
Electrical Engineering
Glendale Community College
SELECTED AWARDS
Navy & Marine Corps Medal for Heroism Combat Action Ribbon (2), Multiple Navy Achievement Medals Multiple Lifesaving Awards, Good Conduct Medal Honorable Discharge, Multiple Commendation Certificates