Sheriffs Captain Sample Resume

Thomas Liddell
1234 Post Oak Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 64000
Home: 404-555-5555
Cell: 404-555-5556
Email: Thomas Liddell@frontfocus.com
  Objective: Experienced Sheriff Aide seeking for a Sheriff's Captain challenging position in an environment allowing me to contribute skills and performance to benefit the growth of the community.   Qualification Summary: Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of management necessary to plan, develop, organize, direct, and evaluate programs, administrative policies, organizational structures, and law enforcement problems. Able to apply principles and modern methods of law enforcement administration including organization, fiscal management, budgetary preparation and controls, program planning, implementation and administration. Good knowledge of federal, state, and local laws rules and procedures governing the activities of a law enforcement agency as well as of the current court decisions and legislative developments and modern criminal justice related information systems. Excellent communication, motivational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.   Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice,
ST. LEO University, Phoenix, Arizona
July 1999   Work Experience: Sheriff's Aide (Senior Evidence Officer),
Lake County PD, Phoenix, Arizona
June 2003? present

Responsibilities included: supervising the Property Officers (Evidence Officers) assigned to Property Control, ensuring the property/evidence in the custody of property control was collected, handled, stored, documented and disposed of in a manner which insured the integrity of the items and was in compliance of all laws and department policies, collecting property/evidence from temporary lockers. Examined evidence submitted for proper packaging and seals in compliance with department guidelines. Performed data entry and documented evidence into the Barcode Evidence Analysis, Statistics and Tracking System (BEAST). Documented all activities and movements of the items while in the custody of property control in the BEAST in order to properly establish a chain of custody. Properly stored items in order to ensure the preservation, security and integrity of the items. Transported evidence to and from forensic crime laboratories. Scheduled appointments with officers and the public for access and release of property. Researched the circumstances surrounding the submission of the items to determine the final disposition of the items. Provided disposition letters to the officers to check the status of property submitted by the officer, and to request final disposition to be made on the property. Documented the final disposition and destruction of property.   Junior Undersheriff,
Lake County PD, Phoenix, Arizona
May 1999 ? May 2003

Duties included conducting staff meetings and inspections to evaluate and improve the overall performance and efficiency of the office, promulgating rules and regulations for daily law enforcement activities and assists the Sheriff in establishing departmental rules, performing administrative duties related to the selection, placement, training, transfer, promotion, evaluation, suspension and discharge of employees. Directed the activities of personnel engaged in preparing budget proposals, maintaining records, planning and research. Planned, prepared and issued public statements regarding the operation of the Sheriff?s Office. Planned, as directed by the Sheriff, a correctional program based on the direct supervision philosophy and community based corrections program. Participated in effective training methods and procedures to improve morale and work performance in the office to achieve maximum efficiency and control. Administered services for the prevention and suppression of crime and traffic safety for unincorporated areas and for municipalities with through contractual services.   References: Available upon request