Timothy Sterrett
Jackson,GA
Summary
Law enforcement professional with over 10 years of expertise in investigations, fraud prevention, and personnel management. Successfully launched recruitment initiatives, including a custom outreach truck with SpeedPro, and led complex insurance and financial fraud cases. Developed innovative hiring and retention programs that converted staffing challenges into waitlists of qualified candidates. Dedicated to excellence, integrity, and enhancing community safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Deputy Sheriff - Field Operations - Courts
Henry County Sheriff's Office
McDonough, Georgia
06.2025 - Current
- Ensured courtroom order and provided security for judges, jurors, witnesses, and personnel.
- Arrested and transported suspects to jail or court, maintaining custody efficiently.
- Collaborated with program administrators and law enforcement on procedural improvements.
- Conducted entry screenings and enforced safety protocols at courthouse access points.
DUI Surveillance Officer (Alcohol Monitoring Prog)
Henry County State Court
McDonough, Georgia
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted random and scheduled compliance checks on DUI court participants to ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions
- Documented & reported violations or non-compliance to court officials and program coordinators
- Maintained detailed field notes & logs of participant interactions, test results (PBT), & observations
- Utilized effective communication & observations skills to educate participants on program expectations & public trust
Motors Unit
Henry County Sheriff's Office
McDonough, Georgia
05.2024 - Current
- Represented the department in multiple community parades, promoting public engagement and agency visibility
- Participated in memorial services honoring fallen officers and their service
- Attended community events to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the public
- Supported special assignments and department functions as needed
Background Investigator, Recruiter & Retention
Henry County Sheriff's Office
McDonough, GA
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed retention programs focused on professional growth, reducing turnover, and increasing employee engagement
- Represented the agency at career fairs & public events to attract diverse, qualified candidates
- Designed and executed a full hiring process including forms, interview boards, medical screenings, and psychological evaluations
- Launched and led the unit, resulting in a waiting list of qualified candidates within the first year
Insurance Fraud Investigator
Central Mutual Insurance Company
Van Wert, Ohio
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Develop strong B2B relationships
- Identified & established partnerships with third-party service providers (P.I.'s, social media, professional's, automotive, other carriers, hospitals etc.)
- Worked collaboratively with internal teams
- Spearheaded initiatives that saved the company between $500K to $1M in claims
- Investigated claims involving attorneys, agents, and former law enforcement personnel
Financial Fraud Investigator
Huntington National Bank
Columbus, OH
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Built and maintained investigative case files with detailed documentation, supporting criminal charges and internal risk decisions
- Collaborated with law enforcement and internal risk teams to recover funds, prevent future fraud, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Investigated a broad range of complex financial crimes, including check fraud, identity theft, elder exploitation, and electronic fraud across multiple banking platforms
- Reviewed bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
Police Corporal
City of Forest Park Police Department
Forest Park, Georgia
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Led operations at the forefront of the police department during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Applied strong leadership skills in law enforcement to manage teams
- Served as the DUI Team Lead and Traffic Enforcement Officer
- Patrolled and monitored key areas of the city
- Certified in CPR and served as a Field Training Officer (FTO)
Senior Police Officer III - Pedestrian Safety Team
Georgia State University Police Department
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2011 - 12.2015
- Spearheaded B2B interactions
- Led the accreditation unit as the sole officer among upper management
- Orchestrated lights and sirens escorts for visiting football teams to The Georgia Dome (Now Mercedes Benz Stadium)
- Played a key role in the hiring committee and interview panel
- Actively contributed to the training committee
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Allied Health Science
Chattahoochee Technical College
Jasper, GA03-2007
High School Diploma -
Gilmer High School
Ellijay, GA06-2006
Skills
- DUI monitoring and investigations
- Courtroom security and testimony
- Compliance and safety protocols
- Community engagement strategies
- Analytical thinking and data analysis
- Conflict mediation techniques
- Fraud detection methods
- Interpersonal communication skills
- CALEA compliance standards
- Policy development and reporting
- Interview techniques and case management
- Crime scene investigation practices
- Traffic enforcement procedures
- Surveillance operations management
- Crisis management strategies
- Compliance checks
- Diversity training
- Community policing strategies
Affiliations
- Professional Development
- Supervisory goals
- Hiking
- Traveling
- Kayaking
- Cars / Trucks / Motorcycles
- Mountain & beach life
- Swing Dancing
- Dogs
- Gym / Health
Accomplishments
- Purple Heart – May 2018
Awarded by the City of Forest Park Police Department for bravery and injuries sustained during a critical line-of-duty incident. - City of Forest Park Proclamation – May 2018
Formally recognized by city leadership and the Mayor for outstanding contributions to the department and community. - Purple Heart – May 2019
Presented by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce at the Valor of Public Safety Awards Ceremony for bravery and injuries sustained in the line of duty. - Customer Service Award – January 2013
Presented by Georgia State University for professionalism and exceptional service as a university police officer.
Certification
- NPQ I – Firefighter Certification
Gilmer County Fire Department - Law Enforcement Certification
Georgia Peace Officers Standards & Training Council (POST) - Special Investigator Academy Certificate
National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) - Background Investigator Certification
Georgia Peace Officers Standards & Training Council (POST) - Notary Public
Commissioned by Butts County Superior Court
Volunteer Experience - Henry County Schools
- Participated in mock interviews at local middle and high schools
- Attended school career days to represent law enforcement
- Showcased departmental vehicles during career & community events
- Volunteered for "Adopt a Citizen" Christmas gift program for the elderly
Personal Projects
- Henry County Sheriff's Office - Spearheaded the design and project management of the agency's recruitment truck and covered trailer.
- Background & Recruitment Development - For Henry County Sheriff's Office; Developed a fully operational background & recruiting unit from the ground up, Served as the unit's point of contact for CALEA standards & compliance, Partnered with command staff to improve staffing levels & retention, & created forms, processes, & interviews protocols to streamline hiring
- GA State University Police Department - Awarded for most productive officer on traffic unit, awarded for apprehending a robbery suspect, helped secure department recertification across three key accreditations, & Led vendor trails and partnerships efforts, resulting in a finalized contract with Axon Technologies.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Deputy Sheriff - Field Operations - Courts
Henry County Sheriff's Office
06.2025 - Current
DUI Surveillance Officer (Alcohol Monitoring Prog)
Henry County State Court
10.2024 - Current
Motors Unit
Henry County Sheriff's Office
05.2024 - Current
Background Investigator, Recruiter & Retention
Henry County Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - 06.2025
Insurance Fraud Investigator
Central Mutual Insurance Company
10.2022 - 08.2023
Financial Fraud Investigator
Huntington National Bank
04.2022 - 10.2022
Police Corporal
City of Forest Park Police Department
12.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Police Officer III - Pedestrian Safety Team
Georgia State University Police Department
02.2011 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Allied Health Science
Chattahoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Gilmer High School