YOLANDA SWEENEY KNIGHTS
Riverdale, Georgia 30274 ac0zsx@r.postjobfree.com
Highly accomplished and retired law enforcement officer with experience in conducting investigations, surveillance, and applying policies and procedures looking to remain in the Criminal Justice field through case management.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
POST CERTIFIED STATE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING OFFICER
STATE CERTIFIED FIELD TRAINING LOSS PREVENTION CONFLICT RESOLUTION
EXPERIENCE
Court Security Officer Jan., 2014-Sept., 2016
Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, Jonesboro, Georgia
Provided security and maintained order in the Court Room
Supervised and trained new officers in report writing, officer survival techniques, conflict resolution, record keeping and daily attendance
Supervised and trained officers to utilize the Garret X-Ray Machine and body scanning tool in effort to deter contraband being brought into the facility.
Supervised and trained officers to multitask when working the Control Tower; to include but not limited to: watching security camera’s to insure safety of the courtrooms and citizens in the court house, watching the back of the officers as they perform their daily task in the jail, as well as monitor and respond to radio traffic, answering the phones, and operating the court room elevators.
Retired Lieutenant Sheriffs Reserve Oct., 2010-Present
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Atlanta, Georgia
Dignitary Protection Escort.
Teach jail policy and procedures to new recruits
Deputy Sheriff Dec., 1990-Oct., 2010 (Retired)
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Atlanta, Georgia
Enforced the laws of the city, county and State.
Maintained order in the community through community policing
Maintained safety and order within the Fulton County Jail
Served as a prisoner escort
Recorded, kept, and performed background investigations
Made training schedules as well as taught classes within the Fulton County Training Academy.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Generalist 2016
American Intercontinental University/ Atlanta
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 2013
American Intercontinental University/Atlanta
Peace Officer Standard Training Advanced Law 2010
Fulton County Public Safety Training Center
Peace Officer Standard Training Certification Basic Law 1992
North Central Academy / Atlanta
CERTIFICATIONS
State Certified Management Certification
State Certified Supervision Certification
Advance Report Writing
State Certified Health& Wellness/ Hazmat Certification