William Allen
Lexington,SC
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement officer with expertise in traffic and criminal law enforcement. Bringing reputation for even temperament and 8 years of experience. High attention to detail with expertise in traffic law, criminal law, criminal interdiction and canine handling abilities. While working with the Columbia Police Department, was awarded a commendation for assisting with flooding in the city after shift had ended. While attending the South Carolina Highway Patrol school, was awarded the Cecil Dilworth marksmanship award. Was also named the Troop One Employee of the Quarter in 2020.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Cayce Police Department
Cayce, SC
03.2024 - Current
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement trends, tactics, and technologies.
- Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours or special events.
- Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
State Trooper
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Blythewood, SC
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Promoted public safety and facilitated vehicular flow by directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Trained and maintained my department issued K9 to detect and locate illegal drugs, and track people on foot.
- Instructed multiple personnel in areas where I am certified as an instructor including training one new trooper as a field training officer.
Police Officer
Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
Deputy Sheriff
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Saint Matthews, SC
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
Education
No Degree - History
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2021
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC05.2012
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, SC06.2011
Skills
- Class One Law Enforcement Officer
- Court Hearings
- Emergency Situations
- Reading Comprehension
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Stop Stick Instructor
- DUI/SFST Instructor
- Specific Skills Instructor
- Speed Measurement Device Operator
- Datamaster Operator
- K-9 Handler
- Criminal Interdiction
- First Aid
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- Received a commendation from the City of Columbia Police Department for assisting with flooding after my shift had ended, and going into waste deep water to assist citizens.
- While in Patrol School in 2018 I was awarded the Cecil Dilworth Marksmanship Award.
- I was also awarded the Employee of the Quarter in Troop One with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
- I've also attended several training classes including criminal interdiction classes, and a K-9 handler school in Alabama.
- Was named the Explorer of the Year while a member of the Lexington County Sheriff's Department explorer program.
Certification
- Class One Law Enforcement Officer
- DUI/SFST Instructor
- Specific Skills Instructor
- Stop Stick Instructor
- Datamaster Operator
- Speed Measurement Device Operator
- Canine Handler
- NCIC User
- FEMA Traffic Incident Management System
Hobbies
When off work I enjoy travelling to historic locations, and researching military history. I participate in living history events and educate the public about history. I also enjoy helping others with historic research.
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Cayce Police Department
03.2024 - Current
State Trooper
South Carolina Highway Patrol
01.2018 - 03.2024
Police Officer
Columbia Police Department
02.2017 - 01.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
07.2015 - 02.2017
No Degree - History
Midlands Technical College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Tri-County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School