William McCray
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Insightful Deputy Sheriff with nearly 18 years of experience in the law enforcement environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation and communication skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Courts Division - Deputy Sheriff
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte, NC
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Observed facility and resident activity to maintain order and safety of large numbers of residents and staff.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for number of cases.
- Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte, NC
11.2004 - 08.2019
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of residents activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of residents.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported residents throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of numbers of residents.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Physically restrained prisoners during residents altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Inspected detention conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Maintained security and welfare of residents in throughout facility.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods.
- Facilitated video arraignment processes as part of judicial process.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Maintained custody and control of large numbers of residents housed in multiple types of security units.
- Restrained residents when disturbances required physical intervention.
- As Hearing Officer, investigated problems and disturbances among residents. I reported findings to my supervisor and facility commander.
Detention Specialist (D.A.R.T.)
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte, NC
04.2006 - 09.2013
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of residents activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of high profile residents.
- Transported residents throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Inspected facility conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Physically restrained residents during altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Restrained residents when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Supervised and directed resident movements during various activities in and out of facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Technology
ECPI University, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC12.2001
Skills
- Community Relations
- Report Writing
- Summons and Subpoena Serving
- Service-Orientation
- Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
- Critical Thinking
- Public Safety
- Dispatch Communication
- Court Testimony
- Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
- Problem Solving
- Issuing Citations
- Time Management
- First Aid
- Maintaining Order
- Foot Patrolling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Protecting People and Property
- Emergency Response
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Public Relations
- Property Patrol
- Interrogation Techniques
- Directing Traffic
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Decision Making
- Individual Surveillance
- Search and Rescue
- Prisoner Transport
- Property Confiscating
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Evidence Preservation
- Background Investigations
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Crowd Control
- Investigative Reports
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Police Patrol Operations
- Ground Patrol
- Team Building and Development
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Public Service
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Scene Processing
- Information Verification
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- NCAware
- Crisis Intervention Certification (CIT)
- CJLeads
- Funeral Escorts
- Traffic Stops
- NC Uniform Citations
Timeline
Courts Division - Deputy Sheriff
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
08.2019 - Current
Detention Specialist (D.A.R.T.)
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
04.2006 - 09.2013
Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
11.2004 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Computer Technology
ECPI University, Charlotte, NC
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