Donald Smith
Conway
Summary
I am Officer Donald Smith. I am highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring subordinate officers. I believe that the willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. My focus is on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community, ensuring that investigations are thorough and complete, while remaining honest and accountable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Horry County Police Department
Conway
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to citizens.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and gathered relevant evidence.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for management review.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and gather intelligence on local issues.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure public safety.
- Participated in training programs to stay updated on law enforcement procedures and regulations.
- Provided testimony in court regarding criminal investigations
Engineering Officer
US Army
Greenville
12.2019 - Current
- Led engineering projects to enhance operational efficiency
- Leads, trains, and mentors a platoon of Soldiers, ensuring mission readiness, discipline, and professional development.
- Plans, coordinates, and executes tactical operations while enforcing standards of safety, accountability, and performance.
- Makes timely decisions under pressure, adapting to changing operational environments.
- Evaluates Soldier performance, provides counseling, and recommends promotions or corrective actions.
- Ensures that subordinates are up to date on all training requirements within the allocated time frame.
- Led training programs focused on teamwork, situational awareness, risk mitigation, and mission readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Newberry College
Newberry, SC 08.2018 - 12.2022
Skills
- report writing
- evidence collection
- emergency response
- investigative techniques
- decision making
- effective communication
- team leadership
- problem solving
- risk assessment
- Court testimony
- Secret government clearance
- Integrity and honesty
Certification
- Class I certified- SCCJA 2023
Timeline
Police Officer
Horry County Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Engineering Officer
US Army
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Newberry College
08.2018 - 12.2022