Thadius Patterson-Gordon
Cordova,TN
Summary
Dedicated deputy sheriff with over 14 years of experience providing security and maintaining safe environments for my community. Successful managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Advanced skills in crime prevention, evidence preservation and witness interview techniques. Looking to apply skills to in the criminal justice field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff's Department
Lakeland, TN
04.2014 - Current
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Investigated gang activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
Correctional Officer
Shelby County Correctional Center
Memphis, TN
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Education
Corrections Deputy
05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2010
FBI Citizens Academy School
Memphis,TNNarcotics Investigation School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Rifle Certified
- Active Shooter Level 1 Certified
- Criminal Investigations Expert
- Witness interviewing
- Public Safety
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Crisis Intervention Team Certified
- At-The-Scene Traffic Certified
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff's Department
04.2014 - Current
Correctional Officer
Shelby County Correctional Center
04.2011 - 04.2014
Corrections Deputy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Memphis
FBI Citizens Academy School
Narcotics Investigation School
- Crisis Intervention Team Certified
- At-The-Scene Traffic Certified
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