DETRICK KING
*** ****** **. ***** *******, MS ***35
Email: ************@*****.***
Phone: 901-***-****
Experienced Law Enforcement Professional with a strong background in Community Policing, Training, Supervision, Building and Physical Security, and Emergency Preparedness. Holds additional certifications in CDL, Food Safety, and DOT Training, demonstrating versatility and a commitment to public safety and operational efficiency. Skilled in managing diverse situations and ensuring safety protocols are followed in both law enforcement and security environments.
EXPERIENCE
Class A Driver, Mid-South Food Bank
Memphis, TN • 2022 – Present
•Ensure timely delivery of essential food supplies to various counties
•Responsible for unloading and loading food for pickup and delivery
•Conduct pre/post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain logs, and follow all Department of Transportation (DOT) and food safety regulations.
•Report delays or issues to supervisors and maintain good relationships with food donors.
Floor Tech Supervisor, IFS
Memphis, TN • 2019 - 2022
•Responsible for all floor maintenance and upkeep.
•Supervised various shifts
CDL TRUCK DRIVER, K&L TRANSPORTATION, LLC -
Holly Springs, MS • 2019 to 2020
•Responsible for safe operations of a tractor-trailer truck while delivering products and materials to various sites.
Police Officer-Corporal • MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Meridian, MS • 2016 to 2019
•Certified Crisis Intervention Officer, Human Trafficking Officer, and Housing Authority Officer
•Engaged in attentive and timely pursuits, apprehensions, and arrests of law or suspected law violators.
•Responsible for Shift Supervision, demonstrating quick thinking, calmness, and correct responses to a multitude of crises and situations.
•Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder, directed and controlled large crowds and events, and mediated domestic-related disturbances.
•Investigated criminal offenses within the city by obtaining witness statements, collecting evidence and processing crime scenes. Worked closely with detectives.
•Known for tact and professionalism in responding to citizen complaints and allegations, applying corrective strategies in uniform patrol, investigations, traffic, and community policing.
•Cross-trained and mentored new Police Officers in all aspects of rules, order enforcement, and communications.
Deputy Sheriff, MARSHALL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Holly Springs, MS • 2015 to 2016
•Utilized efficient patrol techniques throughout the county to prevent and detect violations of laws, ordinances, and crimes to maintain order and protect life and property.
•Performed investigations, intake and processing, transport, care and custody control, and supervision.
•Displayed skills and confidence in managing verbal exchanges where conflicting opinions or beliefs were involved.
•Wrote accurate and timely reports on alleged criminal incidents and follow up investigations.
Police Officer, HOLLY SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Holly Springs, MS • 2010 to 2015
•Accountable for conducting investigations, community policing, making arrests, issuing citations, serving warrants and subpoenas, directing traffic, preparing written and computerized reports, and working with the community to identify problems and solutions.
•Performed five months as a Field Training Officer in 2010.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
OPOTA Certification
Certified Field Trainer
First Responder Trained
SWAT Trained
Active Shooter Trained
SKILLS
Intake & Processing
Suspect Apprehension
Criminal Investigations
Custody Control
Community Policing
Crisis Intervention • Drug Enforcement
Crisis & Emergency Response
Terrorist Threats
Reporting & Documentation
Firearms & Weapons
Communication Strategies
Surveillance
Human Trafficking
EDUCATION
Rust College – 1995 -2005
Holly Springs, MS
Graduate of The State of Ohio Highway Patrol Academy – Holly Springs, MS