Timothy M. Woods Sr.
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with a strong foundation in criminal case management and background investigations. Proven leadership in supervising employee evaluations and collaborating with agencies to enhance investigative outcomes and unit performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Commander Background Investigations Unit
Prince George’s County Police Department
12.2018 - 07.2026
- Performed background checks to verify applicant credentials.
- Reviewed LiveScan submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assessed employee performance and delivered constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness.
- Streamlined organization and categorization of assignments for quick and efficient retrieval.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize workflow and meet operational needs.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate goals and gather feedback.
Commander CID Robbery Unit
Prince George’s County Police Department
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate goals and gather feedback.
- Coordinated interview panels to select qualified candidates for open positions
- Conducted employee evaluations to assess performance and identify development needs
- Assigned cases to team members for timely resolution
Robbery Detective
Prince George’s County Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Secured search warrants for critical criminal investigations.
- Secured criminal arrest warrants through thorough investigation.
- Obtained DNA search warrants to gather evidence in multiple cases.
- Acquired arrest warrants to facilitate apprehension of suspects.
District II Investigator
Prince George’s County Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Obtained criminal arrest warrants for attempted murders and burglaries
- Screened and prepared cases in collaboration with prosecutors
District II Patrol Squad
Prince George’s County Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Executed narcotic and handgun arrests, contributing to community safety
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Processed crime scene latent fingerprints to support investigations and enhance evidence collection.
- Processed suspects through the regional correction system
- Managed intake of suspects at regional correction facility
Education
Professional Certification - Human Resources Management
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD 09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA 01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
- Background check verification
- Background checks
- Candidate screening
- Compliance review
- Performance evaluations
- Performance assessments
- Case management
- Investigative procedures
Certification
- Maryland Notary
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis (Truth Verification)
- National Criminal Information Center
- LINX/CLEAR
- LEOSA
Training
- FEMA ICS -100,200,700, and 800
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, 08/14
- DEA Concealment Course, 10/11
- Basic Investigator School, 06/11
- Interviews and Interrogations, 03/11
- Field Training Officer, 06/07
- Maryland Certified First Responder, 05/07
- Prince George's County Police Training Academy, 05/06
Awards
- Exemplary Performance Award, 2011-2026
- Letter of Commendation (Robbery Investigation), 05/14
- Officer/Detective of the Year awarded by Veterans of Foreign Wars, 05/13
- Recognized by Congresswoman Donna Edward (Burglary Investigation), 05/13
- Letter of Commendation (Narcotic/Hand Gun Arrest), 05/09
- Good Conduct Awards, 2015-2025
Timeline
Professional Certification - Human Resources Management
Morgan State University
09.2024 - 09.2025
Commander Background Investigations Unit
Prince George’s County Police Department
12.2018 - 07.2026
Commander CID Robbery Unit
Prince George’s County Police Department
03.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Robbery Detective
Prince George’s County Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2015
District II Investigator
Prince George’s County Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
District II Patrol Squad
Prince George’s County Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2011