Stephen South
Morriston
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. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Citrus County Sheriffs Office
Inverness
07.2024 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations within Citrus County jurisdiction.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations for violations.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance on-site.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests.
- Collaborated with community members to enhance public safety initiatives.
- Managed evidence collection and preservation during investigations.
- Participated in community outreach programs to build trust and cooperation.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and operational before each shift.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Collaborated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations or investigations.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Monitored inmates at correctional facilities ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Regulated vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion to reduce accidents.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
Laborer
American Windows and Glass
Inverness
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated hand tools to install and replace windows and glass.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials from delivery trucks.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols while handling fragile glass products.
- Prepared job sites by measuring and cutting materials as needed.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding service details.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
11B Infantryman
U.S Army
Ocala
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Operated and maintained advanced weaponry and communication systems.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Provided critical situational awareness during field operations.
- Participated in field exercises to practice mission-essential tasks under simulated conditions.
- Inspected equipment before use to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were met.
- Interpreted maps and navigation aids to plan safe routes for movement between objectives.
- Developed strategies with squad leaders for responding to threats encountered in the field.
Education
Florida Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Withlacoochee Technical College
Inverness, FL06-2023
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper, VA05-2019
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Incident reporting
- Evidence collection
- Emergency response
- Traffic regulation
- Community engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Situational awareness
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Public relations
- Weapons maintenance
- Map navigation
- Physical fitness
- Report writing
- Cultural awareness
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Customer communication
- Physical stamina
- Window installation
- Gravel spreading
- Punctual and reliable
- Debris removal
- Carrying heavy loads
- Tool retrieval
- Drywalling
- Light carpentry
- Basic electrical work
- Truck loading and unloading
- Repetitive work
- Landscaping
- Caulking and sealing
- Willingness to learn
- Roof repair
- Framing experience
- Plumbing basics
- Ditch digging
- Hand and power tools
- Hand-eye coordination
- Welding
- Customer service
- Flooring installation
- Job site cleanup
- Trash collection
- Landscaping know-how
- Proper lifting techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Citrus County Sheriffs Office
07.2024 - Current
Laborer
American Windows and Glass
02.2024 - 07.2024
11B Infantryman
U.S Army
10.2017 - 10.2023
Florida Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Withlacoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School