William Herring
Tabor City,Cell
Summary
Experienced Patrol Sergeant with 12 years in leading police officers to enforce laws of North Carolina with calm, professional demeanor. Identified, pursued and arrested suspects to reduce crime for community. Managed administrative and personnel tasks to run squad efficiently. Orderly Patrol Deputy with expertise in patrolling, arresting suspects and dispute resolution. Cordial and very responsive. Patrols assigned areas and keep vigilant for suspicious activity. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Columbus County Sheriff's Office
Whiteville, NC
01.2011 - Current
- Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
- Attended meetings with local officials and representatives from community organizations concerning public safety initiatives.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Collaborated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations or investigations.
- Ensured that equipment was properly maintained and operational before each shift.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Served warrants, subpoenas and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Completed debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
Correctional Officer
NCDOT
Tabor City, NC
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
Bricklayer
Scott G's Brick
Whiteville, NC
08.1999 - 05.2010
- Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
- Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
- Built fireplaces, furnaces and kilns from bricks, blocks and stones.
- Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
- Inspected existing structures for safety issues prior to repair work.
- Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
- Cleaned masonry surfaces before applying new coatings or treatments.
- Applied sealants around windows and doors for weatherproofing purposes.
- Created decorative designs in stone or tile for garden pathways or fountains.
- Caulked gaps between wall sections with expanding foam insulation material.
- Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
- Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
- Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.
- Determined required materials, job requirements and task priorities according to work orders.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques.
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
- Communicated with clients to provide project estimates regarding materials and labor.
- Fabricated modified and repaired various structure such as walls, sidewalks, curbs, floors and other surfaces.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Adhered to operation and safety instructions when using equipment and tools including lock-out tag-out and confined spaces safety procedures.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Columbus High School
Tabor City, NC06-1999
Some College (No Degree) - BLET
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NCSkills
- Arrest procedures
- Patrol procedures
- Defensive Tactics
- Field Training
- First-aid and CPR
- Investigative skills
- Crime Prevention
- Evidence collection
- Firearms proficiency
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Community policing
- Interviewing techniques
- Law Enforcement Tactics
- Officer Safety
- Integrity and Honesty
- Dispatch Communication
- Public Safety
- Foot Patrolling
- Report Writing
- Emergency Management
- Critical Thinking
- Traffic and Motorists Monitoring
- Undercover Investigations
- Civil and criminal laws
- Weapons training
- Criminal Investigations
- Investigative Reports
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Court Testimony
- Emergency Response
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Witness communication
- Surveillance
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Columbus County Sheriff's Office
01.2011 - Current
Correctional Officer
NCDOT
01.2008 - 09.2011
Bricklayer
Scott G's Brick
08.1999 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
South Columbus High School
Some College (No Degree) - BLET
Robeson Community College
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