Steven N. Phipps, Jr.
** ****** **. + New Bedford, MA 02746 + 774-***-**** +
**********@*****.***
Education:
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
School of Justice June,
2010
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Minor in Political Science, Psychology
Municipal Police Training Committee New Bedford,
MA
Basic-Intermittent Police Academy June,
2008
Bristol Community College Fall River,
MA
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
June, 2007
Certificate in Thanatology
June, 2007
. Sensitive to death/trauma notification
. Sensitive to racial/cultural philosophies in death
Westport High School Westport, MA
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts June,
2004
Employment:
Bristol County Sheriff's Office; Law Enforcement Division
Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff - Bristol County, MA (June, 2008-
present)
. Supervise inmate community work crews and transport federal
immigration detainees to their federal court appearance
. Provide security and traffic control, upon request from
various communities
. Uphold the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a
Sworn, Uniformed Law-Enforcement Officer.
Bristol County Sheriff's Office; Juvenile Secure Alternative
Lock-Up Program
Shift Supervisor - New Bedford, MA (August 2006-August 2009)
Summary: Responsible for the overall shift operation of the
Juvenile Secure Lock-Up.
. Guide and monitor all staff present on shift.
. Respond and lead all emergency crises within the juvenile
facility.
. Check and approve all reports, log entries and bookings
acquired on shift, also submit quarterly reports indicating
subordinate staff's progression and needs for improvement
. Observing and reporting on juvenile behavior patterns and
recommending changes in correctional procedures.
Bristol County Sheriff's Office; Juvenile Lock-Up Facility
Youth Attendant - New Bedford, MA (Nov. 2005-August 2006)
Summary: Responsible for the custodial care of juvenile
detainees during their lock-up period.
. Responsible for the care, custody and control of juvenile
detainees
. Monitor all juvenile behavior in accordance with policy
. Notify supervisory staff of serious crisis, illegal activity
and unusual behavior.
Glenwood Auto Sales
Assistant Manager: Sales and Repossessions - Westport, MA (2000-
present)
Summary: Responsible for the leadership of all default loan
collection cases.
. Responsible for the trace, collection and repossession of
default loans and collateral
Internships:
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. CITS Unit (2005)
New Bedford Police Department, Domestic Violence Unit (2007)
Service to Community:
Queer Action of Rhode Island
Organizer/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, RI
Summary: A grassroots organization that is working to obtain
equal rights for the people of Rhode Island
Awards/ Honors/ Scholarships:
Sheriff's Office Memorial Scholarship recipient
Westport Police Association Scholarship recipient
Dean's List: Bristol Community College, Roger Williams
University
Lisa Mello-Frost Speech Contest Champion
Citation of Appreciation, House of Representatives, Comm. of
Massachusetts.
Training:
Bristol County Sheriff's Office, No.
Dartmouth, MA
Cyber Crimes June, 2009
Hate Crimes in America January, 2009
Mental Health Awareness December,
2007
Fire Safety Training October, 2007
Basic Training Academy November, 2005
Highlights:
Functions well in high pressure, stressful situations. Ability to
understand all classes and conditions of people and can adapt self to
unusual circumstances and conditions. Possesses great leadership traits and
qualities, such as: good character, honest and creative approaches to
problem solving and competent and forward-looking goal setting accented
with aptitude to make sound and timely decisions. Understands the
fundamental responsibilities linked professionalism with job duties and
expectations of supervisory staff. Advanced communication skills,
specifically in report writing and de-escalation techniques combined with
the capacity to inspire confidence and self-worth in cohorts . Available
for undesirable shifts and willingly works when others will not. Overall,
loyal in friendship, fair in business and a safe leader that strives to
ascertain superior and exceptional work and diligently complete all tasks
undertaken, while instilling responsibility and accountability in self and
others
Excerpts from Letters of Recommendation:
"We have seen fit to promote him to his present position as a result
of his professionalism, dedicated and skillful manner in which he conducts
business for this agency. It is to our advantage to have Steven Phipps, Jr.
in our employ and I am able to recommend him to any agency for which he may
apply" -Arthur G. Caesar, Director of the Juvenile Alternative Lock-up
Program.
"Steven is nothing less then a valued employee to our department. A
team player by far, and well liked and respected by fellow employees, role
model for youth and the community at large. Caring, dependable and
reliable...an asset to all who employee." -Lillian M. E. DeFrias, Deputy
Sheriff; Bristol County Sheriff's Office.
"Mr. Steven Phipps is a highly motivated young man who is working
towards realistic goals. He is an involved, honorable leader with high
ethical standards and is every bit a responsible, respectable gentleman.
Steven has my strongest recommendation for a position of trust and
responsibility." -Barry M. McKee, Director of the Criminal Justice Program,
Bristol Community College.
References Available Upon Request