Eric C. Williams
**** ********* **** ***** . ******* Salem, NC 27127 . 336-***-**** .
acgsfe@r.postjobfree.com
Dynamic & Versatile Law Enforcement Administrator
Committed to public safety through exceptional police and community service
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Manage and supervise law enforcement department with a high degree of
tact, judgment, and technical knowledge. Has the ability to perform
principles, practices, and procedures of police science, modern police
administration, security organization, and operation. Has extensive
experience with municipal finance, budgeting, personnel, labor relations,
and statistical information. Also obtain the ability to maintain discipline
and respect of employees, and to lead and command a sworn and civilian
multidisciplinary staff in law enforcement and crime prevention
activities. Understand community and social conditions to determine needs,
while maintaining moral integrity. Currently works closely with city,
state, and federal officials, various law enforcement agencies, and
business communities in resolving criminal/civil and social issues and
needs. Actively utilizes investigative techniques including use and
development of informants, undercover operations, searching for evidence,
surveillance, financial analysis, and obtaining evidence through the use of
special investigative tools. These tools include recording devices,
technical equipment, and subpoenas. Recently held TOP SECRET security
clearance from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
5/1993 B.A., Political Science and Public Administration
Winston -Salem State University - Winston Salem NC
CERTIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED TRAINING
CIT (Crisis Intervention Training), Community Policing, Project Safe
Neighborhoods/Violent Task Force (Facilitator/Investigator), Weapons of
Mass Destruction, Clandestine Operations and Labs, Interviewing and
Interrogation, Deception through statement analysis and body language,
Public Speaking, Community Development, Defensive Tactics, Advance SWAT
Training, Diplomatic Security, Executive Protection, North Carolina
Training and Standards Law Enforcement Certification, South Carolina Law
Enforcement Certification Class 1, Advanced Law Enforcement Training,
Federal Law Enforcement Certification, Forensic Death Investigations,
Facility Security Control Operations, ICIS Series Certifications, Extensive
Community Relations and Development and Active Shooter and Facility
Security Instructor. FBI Executive Leadership Institute.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/12 - PRESENT
Chief of Police - Kingstree Police Department
Kingstree, South Carolina
. Establish and maintain working relationships with federal and
surrounding law enforcement agencies
. Plan and direct the implementation of the departments short and long
term goals, objectives and strategies
. Oversee reports on departmental activities to the City Manager and
City Council
. Present budget estimates and projections,control expenditures of
departmental appropriations, and establish operational standards for
the department
. Direct and participated in Police training programs
. Represent the department in all significant public relations matters
. Design and implement various law enforcement programs for the
community
. Create and maintain contact with the community and establish mutual
trust between the department and citizens
. Oversee Special Investigations and Major Crimes
. Responsible for the deployment of staff to ensure effective
departmental coverage and community engagement
. Establish mutual aid and agency task forces for county, state and
federal agencies
. Create and implement compliance with departments policies and
procedures
. Hire, supervise, report, evaluate, and discipline department personnel
. Direct all police activities including patrols, complaint intakes, and
investigations
08/11 - 10/12
Detective
Sergeant/CID Commander/Homeland Security Liaison- Stallings Police
Department
Stallings, North Carolina
. Commander and Supervisor over the Criminal Investigation Division Unit
. Supervised all investigative cases and detectives
. Supervised all narcotic cases, undercover agents, and covert
operations
. Direct collaboration with Federal Taskforces, Joint Operations and
Mutual Aid with numerous agencies
. Maintains quarterly/annual stats and budget management for the
division; asset forfeiture
. Oversee divisional training and certifications
8/07 - 08/11
Detective / CID Division/SWAT Team Member - Salisbury Police Department
Salisbury, North Carolina
. Collaborated fully with other units within the Salisbury Police
Department, Rowan County Sheriff's Office, and agencies in other
jurisdictions
. Investigated all crimes assigned; questions witnesses, victims, and
suspects to determine factual material, and provide evidence of leads
for possible charges and prosecution
. Recorded progress of investigations and maintains informational files
on crimes and suspects
. Communicates with complainant or victim periodically to apprise him or
her of the state of the investigation
. Reviewed departmental reports and other data pertaining to criminal
cases such as auto theft, armed robbery, homicide, fraud, burglary,
assault, arson, possession of controlled substances, and other related
crimes
. Assisted the Chief of Police in planning, conducting, and training
citizens, students, and businesses in crime prevention programs.
Assists in training officers, volunteers and members of other City
departments and outside agencies in criminal investigations related
issues.
. Prepared and maintains CALEA standards
12/05-8/07
Police Chief - East Spencer Police Department
East Spencer, North Carolina
. Planned and directed the implementation of the departments short and
long term goals, objectives and strategies
. Wrote reports on departmental activities and supervised others in the
preparation of reports to the City Manager and Council
. Presented budget estimates and projections and controlled
expenditures of departmental appropriations, and established
operational standards for the department
. Directed and participated in Police training programs
. Represented the department in all significant public relations matters
. Designed and implemented various law enforcement programs for the
community
. Overseen Special Investigations and Major Crimes
. Was responsible for the deployment of staff to ensure effective
departmental coverage and community engagement
05/03-12/05
Federal Air Marshal / Special Agent - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
New York Field Office
. Counter Terrorism
. Protection of the Transportation Security Administration
. Detection and Investigation of all terrorist acts and individuals,
domestically and internationally
. Maintained operational security through TOP SECRET intelligence
. Collaborated with other Federal Agencies while executing governmental
assignments
. Security Operations of Airport Facilities
05/02-04/03
Police Officer- Salisbury Police Department
Salisbury, North Carolina
. Answered calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents,
robberies, misdemeanors and felonies.
. Arrived at scene of crime, administered first aid, conducted
preliminary investigations, gathered evidence,
. Obtained witnesses, and made arrests; testified as a witness in court.
. Interviewed people with complaints and inquiries, and attempted to
make the proper disposition or directed them to proper authorities.
05/01-03/02
Sergeant / Lieutenant - East Spencer Police Department
East Spencer, North Carolina
. Planned, prioritized, assigned, supervised and reviewed the work of
staff involved in a variety of law enforcement, traffic control and
crime prevention activities and operations relative to assigned area
of responsibility
. Maintained training records; ensured department training is within
State guidelines
. Supervised the control of traffic flow, traffic violators and the
issuance of traffic citations; attended and participated in
professional group meetings and special committees
. Established schedules and methods for providing law enforcement,
traffic control and crime prevention services
. Supervised Police Sergeants and Police Officers and provided
leadership in planning, investigative, and patrol operations for the
department
03/00-05/01
Deputy Sheriff-Davidson County Sheriff Office
Lexington, North Carolina
. Answered calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents,
robberies, misdemeanors and felonies.
. Arrived at the scene of the crime, administered first aid, conducted
preliminary investigations, gathered evidence,
. Obtained witnesses, and made arrests; testified as a witness in court.
. Interviewed people with complaints and inquiries and, attempted to
make the proper dispositions or directed them to proper authorities.
. Vice and Narcotics Operations
. Violent Task Force Operations
02/00-8/98
Police Officer- East Spencer Police Department
East Spencer, North Carolina
. Answered calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents,
robberies, misdemeanors and felonies.
. Arrived at scene of crime, administered first aid, conducted
preliminary investigations, gathered evidence,
. Obtained witnesses, and made arrests; testified as a witness in court.
. Interviewed people with complaints and inquiries, and attempted to
make the proper disposition or directed them to proper authorities.
09/95-05/98
State Trooper -North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Troop E
. Investigated traffic collisions
. Issued warning tickets and citations for traffic violations,
. Arrested, and processed impaired drivers
. Responded to state emergencies
. Certified in Radar/VASCAR, High-speed Driving Instruction, and
Accident Reconstruction
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST