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Terry Taylor

Biscoe,Arkansas

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Sheriff Patrol Sergeant

Prairie County Sheriff's Department
Des Arc, AR
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained records of employee performance, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
  • Supervised daily operations of patrol division and assigned tasks to subordinate officers.
  • Conducted investigations into complaints against personnel or departmental policies.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies in the area to ensure proper coverage of events and emergencies.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances by subordinates.
  • Provided guidance and support to officers during difficult situations or emergency responses.
  • Interacted regularly with community members to build relationships and address concerns.
  • Monitored radio communications between units in order to provide assistance when necessary.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls from citizens requiring immediate police assistance.
  • Managed inventory of equipment used by personnel under supervision.
  • Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Prairie County Sheriff's Department
Des Arc, AR
03.2020 - 06.2024
  • Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety by responding to calls for service; conducted traffic stops for violations of law or ordinances.
  • Ensured compliance with motor vehicle laws and other applicable laws by issuing citations when necessary.
  • Provided assistance to citizens during emergencies such as natural disasters or medical emergencies.
  • Responded promptly to complaints from the public regarding criminal activity or other matters requiring police intervention.
  • Performed searches of vehicles, buildings, persons, and property according to established procedures for weapons or contraband items.
  • Maintained proficiency with firearms through regular training sessions on the shooting range and classroom instruction on use of force policies.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship for junior officers through role-modeling appropriate behaviors while serving as a resource for questions related to their duties.
  • Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Prairie County Sheriff's Department
Des Arc, Arkansas
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Received incoming calls from the public and determined the nature of the emergency.
  • Assessed callers' needs and dispatched appropriate personnel to respond to emergencies.
  • Maintained contact with field units via radio, providing directions and assistance as needed.
  • Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into computer system.
  • Created incident reports detailing all pertinent information regarding each emergency call.
  • Updated records in database with detailed notes about incidents including suspect descriptions, vehicle information.
  • Gathered additional information from police officers at scene if necessary to complete report accurately.
  • Coordinated responses between multiple law enforcement agencies when necessary during multi-jurisdictional incidents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hazen High School
Hazen, AR
05-2017

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Arkansas State University
Beebe, AR

Skills

  • Public disturbance resolution
  • Defensive tactics
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Community policing
  • Witness interviewing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff Patrol Sergeant

Prairie County Sheriff's Department
06.2024 - Current

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Prairie County Sheriff's Department
03.2020 - 06.2024

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Prairie County Sheriff's Department
10.2017 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Hazen High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Arkansas State University
Terry Taylor