Earl Starks
Durham
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Detention Captain with over25 years of experience. Strong management, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reserve Deputy
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2023 - Current
- Assist and support full-time deputies during normal duty and emergencies
- Protected the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of Durham County
- Answered calls for service, investigated criminal complaints, and arrested suspects
- Educated and facilitated crime prevention
- Performed law enforcement functions at the discretion of the Sheriff
- Acted under the authority granted by the on-duty Watch Commander
- Adhered to all policies and procedures of the Agency
Captain – Detention Services
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led mid-level managers and supervisors under command
- Managed and achieved the successful accomplishment of agency goals with safety and security as the focus
- Managed administration, support staff, and detainee records and admissions/releases
- Conducted regular tours of the Facility/Division
- Managed the work performance of subordinates assigned to the Facility/Division
- Set divisional and facility goals
- Conducted regular meetings with Facility/Division subordinates to discuss and receive feedback about operations
- Provided feedback to line staff concerning the overall operation of the Facility/Division
- Ensured proper procedures and direct supervision of fire drills and exercises
- Supervised all activities surrounding the daily operations of the Records Division, Classification, and Pre-trial program
- Supervised all activities regarding the admission and release processes of the facility
- Attended squad briefings for engagement with officers and support staff
- Reviewed line staff performance evaluations
- Maintained a positive relationship with line staff through timely responses to staff issues or concerns
- Developed Division/Facility budget
- Attended executive-level and agency command staff meetings
- Ensured all items of potential interest to the media were forwarded through the appropriate Chain of Command
- Notified the appropriate Chain of Command of anticipated absences and provided the name and contact information of the acting Facility/Division Commander
Intake/Release Administration Lieutenant
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervise the work performance of18 staff members
- Review and sign off on all paperwork for detainees
- Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports
- Complete, review, and maintain time reports, duty rosters, leave schedules, performance evaluations, and administrative forms
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of the budget for the Detention Response Team to the Sheriff
- Perform Captain duties in their absence
Security Lieutenant
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Supervised and directed the work of Detention officers
- Attended squad briefings and reviewed previous shift reports
- Completed administrative paperwork or supervised the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports
- Maintained knowledge of, complied with, and enforced all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations
- Conducted shift supervisors' meetings and performed the duties of Captain in their absence
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillside High
Durham, NCSkills
- Traffic enforcement
- Self-defense techniques
- Physical fitness
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Community policing
- Firearms proficiency
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Public event security
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Firearms handling
Additional Experience
- Floor Sergeant (2000 -2003)
- Master Control Sergeant (2003 -2006)
- Security Tour Staff Sergeant (2006 -2009)
Training
- United States Navy
- Sworn Deputy Sheriff Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Veteran Crisis Intervention Training
- National Incident Management System
- Incident Command System Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 18 staff members.
Certification
- United States Navy
- Sworn Deputy Sheriff Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Veteran Crisis Intervention Training
- National Incident Management System
- Incident Command System Training
Timeline
Reserve Deputy
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2023 - Current
Captain – Detention Services
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
Intake/Release Administration Lieutenant
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2017 - 01.2021
Security Lieutenant
Durham County Sheriff's Department
01.2009 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Hillside High
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