William Graves
Law Enforcement
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Looking to build upon, use and leverage 35 years of law enforcement experience at the Elizabeth City Campus Police Department. I am also looking to aid the current leadership in transforming the agency to becoming a more progressive and innovative Campus Police Department by implementing the best practices for campus police agencies. Methodical [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Proven skills in [Skill] with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Advance Law Enforcement Certification
Work History
Campus Police Officer
GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2019 - 02.2024
Police Captain - Division Commander
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for deciding staffing requirements, overseeing personnel processes, and conducting background investigations on prospective employees
- Ensured that my 102 subordinates were professionally trained to execute their jobs effectively and responsibly, administered job performance reviews, decisioned promotions and transfers, as well as extended disciplinary actions for departmental violations
- Oversaw staff efficiency by coordinating with the Budgeting and Finance Division and monitoring overtime
- Participated in budget forecasting, responsible for a budget of $3,255,500, including payroll, maintenance & operations
- Minus ten percent (-10%) under budget last fiscal year
- Developed long-term problem-solving tactics for criminal and quality of life issues within the district
- Attended and took part in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.
Police Lieutenant - Watch Commander
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Coordinated, managed, and supervised police personnel to ensure the effective delivery of police related services throughout the entire City of Greensboro
- Made notifications to the Chief of Police and senior Command Staff on all serious matters or incidents that they believed necessary
- Activated special teams, support units and Professional Standards Division when necessary
- Prepared news releases and responded to Police correspondence
- Judged administrative hearings for citizens
- Completed a daily Watch Commanders Summary
- Responded to and managed civil disturbances such as protests and civil disobedience.
Detective Sergeant - Criminal Intelligence
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.2012 - 05.2017
- Supervised Criminal Intelligence / Gang Unit which consisted of six detectives, three Task Force Detective, and two non-sworn administrative persons
- Maintained confidential sensitive files
- Managed incidents involving foreign diplomats, consular officers, gangs, dangerous persons, police impersonators, subversive groups, and crimes motivated by hatred and prejudice
- Handled the exchange of intelligence information and analyzing the reliability, significance and weight of data gathered by intelligence officers
- Worked with federal agencies during dignitary visits and appearances within the City of Greensboro.
Police Sergeant - Patrol Bureau
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
07.2004 - 11.2012
- Oversaw personnel under my supervision to ensure the proper performance of duties and adherence of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Ensured lateral cooperation and exchange of information across my subordinates
- Conferred regularly with my supervisor to keep them apprised of operations, problems, and any deficiencies in their area of supervision
- Took suitable action in the case of any laxity, misconduct, incompetence, inefficiency, or neglect of duty.
Police Corporal - Patrol Bureau
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2001 - 07.2004
Detective - CID
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2000 - 12.2001
Violent Fugitive Task Force Officer
FBI/ US MARSHAL
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Deputized as a US Marshal for a period of 2 years within the Middle District of NC in which I took part as a task force officer
- Responsibilities included finding and arresting the most violent fugitives within the Middle District of NC.
Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVES
11.1986 - 11.1994
- GULF WAR VETERAN
Detective - Vice / Narcotics Division
01.1993 - 01.1993
Patrol Officer
09.1989 - 01.1993
Education
AOMP Police Management Program -
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, NC11.2018
B.S. Criminal Justice -
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
Greensboro, NC12.2009
Skills
Traffic Enforcement
Administrative Investigations
Criminal Investigations
Use of Force Techniques
Personnel background checks
Community Policing Training
Police Supervision
Interview and interrogation
Crowd control
Juvenile sensitivity
Criminal Intelligence
Certification
- FEMA ICS IS-00100.LE Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA ICS IS-00200.b Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
- NC Emergency Management ICS-300 Intermediate Expanding Incidents - 18 hrs.
- NC Emergency Management ICS-400 Advanced Complex Incident Training - 14 hrs.
- NC Dept. of Justice Academy-Equity in Policing - 4 hrs.
- NC Dept. of Justice Academy Communication Skills w/ Persons in Crisis - 4 hrs.
- NC Dept. of Justice Academy Equality in Policing - 4 hrs.
- NC Dept. of Justice Academy- Strategies to Improve LE Interactions and Relationships w/ Minority Youth Police Law Institute Police Investigations - 80 Hrs.
- FBI Interview and Interrogation - 40 hrs.
- Stakeout and Surveillance Techniques - 24 hrs.
- Miami-Dade Homicide Investigation case management 40 hrs
- Burglary / Robbery Investigation - 16 hrs.
- Undercover Investigative Techniques 40 hrs.
- Advanced Narcotic Investigations - 40 hrs.
- NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
- NC Basic Law Enforcement Certification
Professional Development
- Foundations of Supervision Series, 08/2008
- Foundations of Management, 06/2018
Awards
- Superior Service Bar Award
- Life Saving Medal Award
- Chiefs Award for Excellence and Selfless Public Service Award
- Certificates of Appreciation from the FBI, DEA, US Marshal Service Department of Justice
- Certificates of Appreciation from the NC Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), Winston Salem Police Department, and ATF Department of Treasury
- National Defense Service Medal
Timeline
Campus Police Officer
GUILFORD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2019 - 02.2024
Police Captain - Division Commander
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2017 - 07.2019
Police Lieutenant - Watch Commander
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
05.2015 - 12.2017
Detective Sergeant - Criminal Intelligence
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
11.2012 - 05.2017
Police Sergeant - Patrol Bureau
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
07.2004 - 11.2012
Police Corporal - Patrol Bureau
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2001 - 07.2004
Detective - CID
GREENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2000 - 12.2001
Violent Fugitive Task Force Officer
FBI/ US MARSHAL
01.1998 - 01.2000
Detective - Vice / Narcotics Division
01.1993 - 01.1993
Patrol Officer
09.1989 - 01.1993
Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVES
11.1986 - 11.1994
AOMP Police Management Program -
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. Criminal Justice -
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY
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