Bryan Knight
Laurel Hill
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement leader with strong skills in budget management and staff oversight. Known for effective communication and situational awareness, successfully leading initiatives that improve public interactions and community engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Deputy
Scotland County Sheriff's Office
Laurinburg, NC
07.2011 - Current
- Supervises 70 out of 71 employees at the Sheriff's Office
- Managed a budget of around 11 million dollars annually, to include budget preparations, capital projects and planning, operational expenses, as well as overseeing Human Resources with proper time balancing procedures.
- Supervising all divisions within the Sheriff's Office to include Patrol, civil, finance, investigations, courts, and the Detective division.
- Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal department performance.
- Led departmental training sessions focused on conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies for improved public interactions.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Enforced law and order through proactive community engagement initiatives.
- Conducted criminal investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop crime prevention programs, enhancing community safety awareness.
- Trained and mentored new deputies on operational procedures and departmental policies to ensure compliance.
Correctional Officer Level 3
NC Dept. of Public Safety
Hoffman, NC
11.2004 - 06.2011
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify safety hazards or policy violations.
- Facilitated inmate rehabilitation programs to promote positive behavioral changes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective incident response strategies.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily activities and observations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, safety protocols, and emergency response techniques.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Education
General Instructor
Richmond Community Collge
Hamlet, NC05-2017
High School Diploma -
Scotland High School
Laurinburg05-2002
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC10-2012
Skills
- Decision-making
- Report writing
- Public relations
- Meetings and presentations
- Staff oversight
- Meeting facilitation
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Situational awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Safety protocols
- Emergency management
Accomplishments
- I have recieved my advanced Law enforcement Certificate which is the Highest Law enforcement award you can achieve in NC. This comes from training hours and years of experience, and is only issued 4 times a year from the Governor.
- Recieved a Life saving accomodation in 2013 for saving a life performing CPR.
- Strong leadership qualities: I was a Liutenant at 29 years old, A Captain at 33 years old, a Major at 36 years old, and A Chief Deputy at 39 years old.
- Supervised team of 70 staff members.
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- General Instructor Certification
- Crisis Intervention certification
- Deputy Sheriff Certification
- Detention Officer Certification
Timeline
Chief Deputy
Scotland County Sheriff's Office
07.2011 - Current
Correctional Officer Level 3
NC Dept. of Public Safety
11.2004 - 06.2011
General Instructor
Richmond Community Collge
High School Diploma -
Scotland High School
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Sandhills Community College