Ernie Grice
Turbeville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven investigator with extensive experience at the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office. Expert in detailed report writing and evidence processing, enhancing case resolution rates through effective interviewing techniques. Proven ability to remain calm in crisis situations while collaborating with federal agencies to uncover critical evidence in financial crimes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Crimes-ICAC Investigator-HSI TFO
Clarendon County Sheriff's Office
02.2014 - Current
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Testified in court during proceedings and trials.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Uncovered critical evidence by meticulously analyzing financial records and other documents related to investigations.
Police Officer
Summerton Police Dept
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Police Officer
Marion Police Dept
10.2009 - 10.2012
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Deputy Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Office
07.2006 - 10.2009
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting routine patrols in high-risk areas.
- Enforced traffic laws, contributing to noticeable decrease in traffic violations and accidents in jurisdiction.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Police Officer
Marion Police Dept
05.2001 - 07.2006
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03-2026
Marion High School
Marion South Carolina 06-1995
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Due diligence
- Evidence processing
- Calm in crisis situations
- Report preparation
- Credit card fraud
- Negotiator
- Criminal Highway Interdiction
- Prior K9 Handler
- Task Force Officer with Homeland Security
Timeline
Financial Crimes-ICAC Investigator-HSI TFO
Clarendon County Sheriff's Office
02.2014 - Current
Police Officer
Summerton Police Dept
11.2012 - 02.2014
Police Officer
Marion Police Dept
10.2009 - 10.2012
Deputy Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Office
07.2006 - 10.2009
Police Officer
Marion Police Dept
05.2001 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts -
Liberty University
Marion High School
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