Jim St.Pearre

*** ****** **** **** *******, FL **594 813-***-**** (c) ad3mrb@r.postjobfree.com

Nearly 23 years of experience as a proven leader in Law Enforcement as a Corporal, Deputy Sheriff, S.W.A.T. team member, and Street Crimes Unit Detective.

Career Highlights and Skillset Summary

20+ years of experience working alongside and collaborating with all levels of command staff, including key leaders of the community such as Mayors, Sheriffs of neighboring counties, District Attorneys, and Judges.

Medal of Valor (saving life of mother and child during exchange of gunfire)

Tampa City Council Commendation (apprehending murder suspect of police officer)

S.W.A.T. dignitary detail of the close-in protection of U.S. Army General Norman Schwarzkopf

Over 50 commendations throughout career from Sheriff’s Office Command Staff and community

7 years of effective leadership experience

17 years as experienced trainer

Critical decision-making skills in high pressured situations

Public speaking and presentation experience

Effective communication skills

Safety Certified in CPR and other life-saving techniques

Arrest authority throughout entire law enforcement career (1990-2012)

Professional Experience

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) 1990-2012

Corporal, District 4 Patrol Supervisor (2007-2012)

Managed the daily operations for Hillsborough County Law Enforcement, including scheduling, responding to 911 emergencies, violent crimes, accidents and domestic disputes.

Managed the payroll, compensation, leave of absence, time off request, deduction, and employee compliance procedures (Federal Standards and Labor, Safety, and IRS documents) for squad of 12-15 Deputies Officers

Responsible for the delegation of workload, training, supervision, and development of squad

Developed strategies to secure the safety of officers, citizens, and property of Hillsborough County

Created and executed deputy observation reports, performance evaluations, progressive discipline, and vehicle inspections in compliance with HCSO standards.

Led security details, execution of search warrants, arrest warrants, BOLOs and APBs

Investigated law violations, apprehended and arrested suspects, prepared evidence used in court

Called upon to testify in court for legal proceedings, depositions, and hearings

Assisted neighboring counties as necessary with law enforcement, traffic, and apprehension of dual county pursuits.

Prepared and executed all squad meetings, to include delegation of workload, criminal activity updates, and policy changes

Detective (2000-2004)

Responsible for investigating domestic violence crimes, to include determining use of search warrants, interviewing, victims, and placing victims into witness protection

Responsible for the interviewing and selection process of all deputy candidates for HCSO, to include facilitating testing and presented eligible candidate to Command Staff

K-9 Training Officer/Deputy (1994-2000) & (2004-2007)

Trained canine officers to assist in the law enforcement duties, obey commands, apprehension and drug detection techniques

Assisted other Deputies with canine training and on-going support as acting senior officer

Conducted and led over 100 public K-9 demonstrations throughout Hillsborough County for schools, underdeveloped communities, dignitary events, and political events

S.W.A.T. (1992-1994)

Developed and executed high priority, high profile search warrants

Collaborated with FBI and Federal Marshals to apprehend and arrest felony suspects

Executed and diffused hostage situations

Street Crimes Unit (1992-1995)

Served as undercover Detective focusing on drug busts, violent crimes, and gang activity

Created law enforcement plans to infiltrate problematic, high traffic narcotic areas of Hillsborough County

Law Enforcement Deputy (1990-1992)

Performed law enforcement duties to serve and protect the citizens of Hillsborough County

Patrol assigned areas of the county, conducted traffic stops and issued citations

Obtained warrants and arrest suspects, wrote detail reports for all criminal activity

New Hope Church (2013-2017)

Security

Advance Irrigation Services (2017-2019)

Office Manager

Hillsborough County Public Schools (2021-2022)

Armed security guard at Greco Middle School.

Patrolled for possible trespassers

Broke up fights

On campus to protect students and staff from active shooters

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office 03/2022-06/2022)

Bailiff in Circuit and misdemeanor court

Provide safety for the Judge, attorneys and general public.

Take warrants and remands into custody

Resigned from my position after a car wreck where I broke my back and was unable to work

Garrison/Sloan K9

K9 narcotics handler 02/2023

Education/Certification

Associate in Arts Degree, St. Leo University 03/2009

K-9 Trainer Certification 01/1999

Certified in Physical Assessments 06/1996

Military Police School for Dignitary Protection 04/1992

Special Weapons and Tactics 01/1992

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