Charles Kessler
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Law enforcement professional prepared for a role with solid foundations in criminal justice and operational tactics. Well known for strong focus on team collaboration, mission focused, and highly adaptable. Expertise in surveillance, tactical operations, and critical incidents.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
US Marshal Task Force Officer
Horry County Police Department
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented tactical plans for high-risk arrests, minimizing risks to personnel and civilians.
- Analyzed case information to inform decision-making processes, improving operational efficiency in fugitive recovery efforts.
- Contributed significantly to warrant service operations by utilizing advanced research methods and surveillance techniques for suspect location intelligence gathering.
Street Crimes Officer
Horry County Police Department
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Aggressively enforce local and state laws to inhibit the furtherance of criminal enterprises operating in and through the community.
- Investigate narcotics complaints as they are received, and deconflict intelligence gained with appropriate agents.
- Consistently review recently issued arrest warrants and provide the desired to targets to my team.
Police Officer
Horry County Police Department
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of criminal activity and thoroughly investigated each incident as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of numerous major crimes.
Narcotics Detective
Coastal Carolina University
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Assigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit as an Agent for 3 years
- FBI Task Force Officer for operation "Broken Branch"
- Conducted street level controlled buys to identify and capture local dealers.
Patrolman
Conway Police Department
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
19D Cavalry Scout
US Army
04.2005 - 04.2013
- As a Scout Team Sgt I directly supervised 7 soldiers at our assigned stateside location and while deployed.
- Trained over 600 Soldiers and Marines in combat operations prior to their deployments as an Observer Controller Trainer at Fort Bragg, NC.
- Specialized in Crew Served Weapons, Joint Fires Observer (JFO), and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC).
General Farm Hand
Thomas Hay Farm
03.1999 - 04.2005
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Online06.2019
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B
Central Texas College
Kuwait11.2012
High School Diploma -
Carolina Forest High School
Myrtle Beach, SC04.2005
Skills
- Report Writing
- Work Coordination
- Investigation Leadership
Accomplishments
- Graduated from the Narcotics Commanders School through the Department of Justice in 2019.
- Received the National Officer of the Year Award in 2018 by the National Association of Campus Safety Administrators.
- Received officer of the month award in North Precinct 8 times while assigned.
- Consistently recognized for my drive and determination.
- My research paper on the Opioid Epidemic in American has been published in 4 separate academic periodicals.
Personal Information
Title: Law Enforcement
Interests
Spending time with my children
Timeline
US Marshal Task Force Officer
Horry County Police Department
02.2025 - Current
Street Crimes Officer
Horry County Police Department
02.2023 - 02.2025
Police Officer
Horry County Police Department
10.2020 - 02.2023
Narcotics Detective
Coastal Carolina University
10.2017 - 10.2020
Patrolman
Conway Police Department
09.2013 - 10.2014
19D Cavalry Scout
US Army
04.2005 - 04.2013
General Farm Hand
Thomas Hay Farm
03.1999 - 04.2005
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - EMT-B
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Carolina Forest High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University