Data Entry and office management

Dear Hiring Executive:

I am a Retired Fulton County Deputy Sheriff with an interest in Interviewing for a position within your Agency. I wish to meet with you to discuss my goals as it relates to providing excellent work ethics as a selected employee. Enclosed is my resume, which details my background, education, experience, skills, and abilities. My qualifications include:

Twenty-five years of work experience.

Trained Sergeants, Deputies, and Detention Officers, in Bond and Release procedures; Intake (Inmate) Processing; Law Enforcement Field Operations in accordance with State and Federal Laws; The Execution of Transport Orders, Orders to Apprehend; Inmate Transports; Grady Security, Inmate Management, Inmate Grievance Process, Inmate Rules and Discipline; and Prevention and Response to Sexual Abuse of Inmates, and investigations

Georgia Criminal Information Center/ National Criminal Information Certification (GCIC/NCIC).

Crisis Intervention Team Training

Skilled in Code Red Evacuation

Interviews and Interrogations

Multi- Agency-Special OPS Planning

Investigative Report Writing/ Advanced Report Writing

Supervisory Training Levels I-III

Extensive interfacing with high-level executives, staff, and the public

Field Training Officer/ Jail Training Officer

Advance Firearms

National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700

Multitude of Leadership Training

Adapt to managing multiple assignments

Strong Work Ethics, motivation, team spirit, and community involvement background

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.

As a leader, I strive to provide loyalty, dedication, continuity, transparency, and productivity to your Agencies vision.

Sincerely,

Chervon S. Forehand

Enclosure

Experience

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Lieutenant- Jail Management Jan 2022- Retired

Managed the security and safety of medium/high security inmates

Supervised the daily operations of various officers on shift

Conducted investigations for incident occurrences

Assisted officers in critical occurrences

Conducted daily paperwork for Comp Stat Review

Performed Assistant Watch Commander Duties (Comp Stat Data Entry; Handle Customer Service Complaints; Completed Corrective Actions Reports

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Lieutenant-Jail Investigations Unit Nov 2019- Jan 2022

Managed an office staff of (6) members in Inmate Grievances/Disciplinary/PREA/Special Investigations

Collected and Prepared ORR (Open Record Reports) and Litigations Reports for the County Attorneys’ Office

Reviewed grievances for a fair resolution of inmate complaints

Managed the investigative reporting procedures in response to allegations of sexual abuse

Ensured the practices of the disciplinary procedures protected inmates’ rights to due process

Conducted preliminary investigations of Agency members that violate the integrity of the Sheriff’s Office

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Lieutenant- Maximum Security Floor Section Commander Dec 2018 - Nov 2019

Managed the security and safety of high-risk inmates

Supervise the daily operations of various officers

Conducted investigations for incident occurrences

Assisted officers in critical incidences

Conducted daily paperwork for Comp Stat review

Performed Assistant Watch Commander duties

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Lieutenant- Grady Section Commander Jul 2018 -Dec 2018

Managed the operations of Grady Hospital’s Detention Unit

Managed the daily operations of (20) officers and civilian workers

Prepared inmate threat assessments for on-site and off-site appointments

Interfaced with on-site Grady Security regarding forensic training

Preserved the safety and security of inmates in an emergency setting.

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Atlanta, GA Deputy/Lieutenant- Inmate Transport Mar 2017 - July 2018

Managed a unit of (16) officers and civilians

Supervised the daily inventory of critical equipment for unit

Prepared Risk Management Reports

Assisted staff with the transfer of inmates to and from court and Foreign County Transports

Interfaced with various mutual aid constituents

Responsible for the transports ordered by the various courts

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Lieutenant- Law Enforcement/Field Ops Sep 2015 - Mar 2017

Interfaced with various agencies for Emergency Management Planning

Completed ICS plans for special details

Managed Field Operation units

Managed and enforced the execution of warrants and civil papers

Managed the execution of all mandated services in accordance with Georgia Law

Fulton County Sheriff Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Sergeant –Law Enforcement May 2015- Sep 2015

Supervised (9) deputies in the field with conformance of State and Federal Laws.

Supervised the execution of judicial mandated services in accordance with Georgia Law.

Established expectations and guidelines for required work performance

Administered investigations for incidents, accidents, use of force, risk management, and workers compensation reports.

Prepared disciplinary reports for officers not in compliance with policy

Fulton County Sheriff Office Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Sergeant – Intake Jan. 2013 to May 2015

Supervised (13) Officers and civilians in Booking/Intake in conformance with the laws that are govern by the State of Georgia.

Managed Inmate Workers

Assisted staff in Booking/Intake procedures

Ensured Officers followed policy and procedures, post orders, expectations and the guidelines that are set forth.

Established expectations and guidelines for required work performance

Conducted Investigations for incidents and use of force reports

Prepared corrective action reports for officers not in compliance with policy

Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA

Armed Event Security 2007 to 2017

Maintained a safe and steady traffic flow for patrons in attendance the Atlanta Dome Events

Provided safety and security for patrons attending activities at the Dome.

Completed as needed, incident reports for attendees that were non-compliant of state laws

Atlanta National League Baseball Club, INC Atlanta, GA

Armed Event Security 2008 to 2013

Maintained a safe and steady traffic flow for Braves Stadium patrons

Provided safety and security for patrons attending activities at the stadium.

Completed as needed, incident reports for attendees that were non-compliant of state laws

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy/Sergeant – Floor Operations Sept 2012 to Jan 2013

Supervised (8) Officers on floor Operations in accordance with the policies and procedures that are governed by The County Government, Sheriff’s Office, and The Jail Division Post Orders.

Managed Inmate Workers

Established expectations and guidelines for required work performance

Conducted daily paperwork for Comp stat Review

Conducted Investigations for occurred incidents

Assisted Officers in Critical Incidents

Conducted Security Rounds, Spontaneous Cell Searches, and Inmate Accountability to ensure a safe environment for staff, inmates, and contracted workers

Prepared disciplinary reports for officers not in compliance with policy

Prepared, Conferenced, and Reviewed Performance Appraisals.

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy II – Juvenile Courts Panel Review Jan. 2012 to Sept 2012

Obtained instructions as to the day’s activities to include information pertaining to interested parties scheduled to appear for hearings

Obtained information pertaining to problems panel participants may present s as potential conflict or violence

Conducted security searches of the Panel Review waiting area and panel rooms for devices that may be used as weapons against staff and visitors

Maintained proper decorum in the Panel Review proceedings by preventing any harmful or disruptive behavior

Provided general security for panel staff, interested parties and the public civilians

Kept parties who may be intimidating to other individual or possible witnesses separate

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy II – Juvenile Courts Courtroom Security Sept. 2010 to Dec 2010

Provided general security for the Judge, all courtroom staff, civilians, and detainees

Rap in the Judge

Monitored and controlled entry into the courtroom

Maintained courtroom decorum

Took into custody all persons for which court orders for arrest are issued and executing all existing valid arrest warrants after verifying the validity of the warrant.

Prepared reports (i.e., incident, arrest, use of force, injury) as necessary

Responded to all “Code Yellow” emergencies when it is practical to do so.

Monitored and kept and open line of communication with the Command Center

Executed emergency evacuation responsibilities as referenced to assigned Courtroom

Completed and submitted weekly courtroom activity reports

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy II – Juvenile Courts Command Jan. 2008 to 2010

Monitor and/or properly operate security cameras and controls, radio station, intelligent fire station and alarm system, and line scan x-ray and magnetometer equipment

Record required information in all activity logs

Perform various Security, communication, and systems operations in the Command Center

Submit incident reports through the chain of command

Ensure all packages and bags are screened for prohibited items with an X-ray machine or by visual inspection prior to allowing access to the controlled area of the complex

Ensure all persons desiring to enter Juvenile Courts are screened from prohibiting items at the security checkpoint with a metal detector prior to gaining access to the controlled area of the complex

Ensure Security Specialist and/or Contract Specialist personnel assigned to the security checkpoint maintain compliance with established guidelines governing Juvenile Courts entry procedures

Remain constantly alert, aware, and attentive to the activities and/or disturbances around the Juvenile Courts security checkpoint areas

Ensure after-hour building entry procedures are enforced, properly documented, and performed in accordance with Juvenile Courts guidelines

Confiscate any weapons, contraband item, or any unauthorized items prohibited in the Juvenile Courts.

Ensure all firearms in possession of law enforcement officers who are not authorized to carry firearms in the Juvenile Courts are properly secured and documented in the firearms logbook.

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy II – Jail Training Officer 2007 – 2008

Trained new hires on maximum security floor operations procedures.

Compiled new hire training materials.

Trained new hires in abiding by Bond & Release policies and procedures

Completed DOR’s on all new hire

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy II – Bond & Release May 2000 to Jan 2007

Extensively trained several colleagues in abiding by Bond & Release policies and procedures

Ensured the release of an inmate was executed legally and procedurally correct by verification of identity

Notified victims of a crime prior to any release from confinement of the accused inmate

Wrote bonds for charges that are ordered release in such said court per judge with further notice court date

Ensured all information on the #1 card is accurate and in accordance to what is on the order and in the clearing package for the said inmate to be released

Upon release of the inmate, identified them according to their picture, personal information, and charges on card by allowing him/her to quote the information

Fingerprinted inmates upon release to assure that the inmates are free and clear of warrants in accordance GCIC/NCIC

Checked issued armband for picture, name, and booking number to ensure that the correct inmate is being released from the facility

Answered the telephone, radio, and always communicate with the public in a professional manner

Fulton County Sheriff Department Atlanta, GA

Deputy II – Floor Operations May 1996 to Jan 2000

Ensured the safety and security of all staff, contracted workers, and inmates alike. As well as executed all assignments in accordance with the post orders, directives, and policy and procedures that were aligned with the floor or tower assigned.

Atlanta Metropolitan College Atlanta, GA

Associates Degree Criminal Justice Graduated 1995

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Advance Firearms

Crisis Intervention Training Award/Pin

Deputy of the Year in 2000

REFERENCE

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