Cara Nicole Rowland
**** *********** ***** • Cordova, Tn 38016 • Tel: 901-***-**** • Cell: 337-***-**** • **********@*****.***
Objective
New and dedicated resident of Tennessee seeking a position with a company that will utilize my fourteen years of varied experience.
Profile:
-Disciplined leader with the proven ability to remain calm and deliver results in high pressure situations
-Excel at solving problems independently while incorporating sound advice from peers and superiors
-Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; trustworthy in handling sensitive information
-Capacity to assist diverse populations with compassion, patience, and understanding
-Adept at guiding, influencing, and empowering others to maintain law and order
-Skilled at resolving conflicts and diffusing hostility amidst adversity
-Received Deputy of the Year Award for Civil Division at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office 2007
Work Experience:
06/2001-05/2011
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lake Charles, LA
Civil Deputy
Serve and execute civil processes and all other orders as directed by the courts
in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes as well as assisting other
departments and officers within the Sheriff's Office when called upon. Post -
Certified Deputy responsible for the seizure of property, real (ex: homes,
buildings, vacant lots/real estate) and movable (ex: vehicles, boats, motors,
furniture, heavy duty equipment). Execute all civil and criminal documents as
ordered by the court, including, but not limited to, citations and petitions,
subpoenas, criminal summons, etc. Maintain records of execution or attempted
service on all legal documents for efficient record keeping and to help provide
financial accounting.
06/1997 -06/2001
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lake Charles, LA
Records Clerk
Submit, review, maintain, and oversee the criminal records. These records
include rap sheets; offense/incident reports; statements; attachments; and any
other documents pertaining to criminal records. Collect and submit the required
monthly and annual statistical (LIBURS/UCR) report to the State of Louisiana.
Provides service to other law enforcement agencies, as well as, to the general
public . Responsible for obtaining fingerprints and background checks for
daycare workers, casino employees, firearms permits, and background checks
for local employment. Entered data, answered phones, researched criminal histories
and responsible for upkeep of paperwork.
10/1996 -06/1997
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department
Lake Charles, LA
Evidence Custodian
Responsible for the intake and custody of all evidence and property within the
entire Sheriff's Office. Maintain the physical chain of custody for criminal
investigations. Work daily with investigators, lab analyst and the District
Attorney's office concerning evidence issues while maintaining a constant
inventory on all of the approx. 50 thousand items that are currently being
stored. Performed light bookkeeping, answered phones, data entry and general office duties.
Education
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Regional Police Academy, Lake Charles, LA
Graduated June 2001
1989 - 1994 McNeese State University , Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Skills
Remarkable analytical and numerical skills.
Strong leadership skills
Great communication skills.