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Dwayne McPherson

Visalia

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience investigation experience in criminal and civil investigations and report writing. Proven ability to build relationships and foster community trust while effectively managing crisis situations. Recognized for training new officers and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and coordination.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer/Detective/Investigator

Selma Police Department
01.2017 - Current


  • 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.
  • Field Training Officer: Train new officer to perform as solo patrol officer.
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Coordinator: Train department personnel in the safe operation of UAVs.
  • Investigate crimes, patrol assigned area, conduct interviews, arrest offenders.
  • Gang Detective: Experience in intelligence gathering and authoring search warrants related to gang crimes.
  • ATF Task Force Officer investigating crimes related to firearms trafficking.
  • General Crime Detective investigating a wide range of crimes to include violent crimes against person, property crimes and internet crimes.
  • Extensive experience authoring a wide range os search warrants.
  • Testify in court proceedings.

Corrections Deputy

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
08.2015 - 01.2016


  • Enhanced safety within the facility by conducting regular security checks and adhering to established protocols.
  • Improved inmate behavior by implementing structured daily routines and activities.
  • Assisted in the development of rehabilitation programs to support successful reintegration into society.
  • Supervise inmate population and perform routine checks to ensure the safety of the facility, employees and inmates.

Shift Supervisor

United States Navy
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Supervision of personnel during schedule and unscheduled maintenance of military aircraft.
  • Perform quality control and operational inspections for routine maintenance performed by personnel.

Aviation Structural Mechanic

United States Navy
01.2007 - 12.2014
  • Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
  • Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components.
  • Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
  • Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
  • Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs through efficient troubleshooting and diagnosis of structural issues.
  • Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.

Education

Information Systems Management

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12-2021

General Business

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12-2021

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Criminal investigations
  • Planning and coordination
  • Emergency management
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Criminal law
  • Police reports
  • Law enforcement

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder

Timeline

Police Officer/Detective/Investigator

Selma Police Department
01.2017 - Current

Corrections Deputy

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
08.2015 - 01.2016

Shift Supervisor

United States Navy
01.2010 - 12.2014

Aviation Structural Mechanic

United States Navy
01.2007 - 12.2014

Information Systems Management

San Francisco State University

General Business

San Francisco State University
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