Terrance Deeds
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Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Nevada State Police, excelling in leadership and communication. Proven ability to manage teams effectively while enforcing regulations and ensuring public safety. Skilled in conflict resolution and proficient in Microsoft Office, consistently fostering positive relationships across agencies and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nevada State Police
State of Nevada
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others through training as an instructor of various law enforcement required skills.
- Participated in various specialized teams as dictated by the Department of Public Safety.
- Enforcing Nevada laws as laid out in Nevada Revised Statutes. And by keeping the roadways safe from traffic violations and traffic accidents, as well as, enforcing rules and regulations for Nevada parolees and probationers as dictated by the courts.
- Gained strong leadership skills being a team leader in both training and enforcing policies.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all reports in a timely manner as dictated by policy and laws.
- Developed strong communication skills by supervising offenders of both parole and probation, as well as. communicating with dispatch daily while dealing with the public.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering public service and enhancing interdepartmental relations. Focused on fostering positive interactions across multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as, the public.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations quickly and safely.
Deputy Sheriff
White Pine County Sheriff's Office
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Correctional Sergeant
Nevada Department Of Corrections
05.2003 - 09.2015
- Supervised employees and performance of tasks and managed offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees, such as, ensuring staffing numbers are met for each shift.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations, as the Correctional Emergency Response Teams Commander, Assistant Commander, and staff member.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Trained new staff as lead instructor in high liability training.
Education
GED -
Carson High School
Carson City, NV06-1999
Skills
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Relationship building
- Team management
- Project planning
- Basic math
- Task prioritization
- First Aid/CPR
- Social perceptiveness
- Every law enforcement required equipment
- Microsoft office
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
Certification
- Certified - Nevada POST Certified Category 1
- Certified - Nevada POST Certified First Line Supervisor
- Training - NV Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Training - NV Certified All Firearms Instructor
- Training - NV Certified MAC-TAC Instructor
- Training - NV Certified Field Training Officer
- Training - NV Certified De-Escalation Instructor
- Licensed - Armorer for Sig Sauer Hand Guns
- Licensed - Armorer for Glock Hand Guns
Timeline
Nevada State Police
State of Nevada
08.2017 - 03.2025
Deputy Sheriff
White Pine County Sheriff's Office
09.2015 - 08.2017
Correctional Sergeant
Nevada Department Of Corrections
05.2003 - 09.2015
GED -
Carson High School
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