Wilbert Marrow
Warrenton
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement officer with over 30 years of experience in enhancing public safety through community policing initiatives and effective departmental management. Proven ability to foster trust and collaboration within communities while overseeing operations and personnel.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Town of Norlina
Norlina
04.2023 - Current
- Plan direct and oversee activities and operations of the police department.
- Led community policing initiatives to enhance public safety and trust.
- Supervised staff of officers and other personnel within the department.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts for new officers including background checks and interviews.
- Advised city government officials on matters related to public safety.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity or complaints against officers.
- Reviewed and updated police department policies and procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective management techniques.
- Engaged with citizens through town hall meetings and outreach events.
- Managed departmental budget to optimize resource utilization effectively.
- Participated in community events such as parades or fundraisers in order to promote good relations between citizens and police force.
- Developed strategies for improving officer morale while maintaining high ethical standards.
Deputy Sheriff
Warren County Sheriff's Office
Warrenton
08.2015 - Current
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Served warrants, subpoenas and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations to support case prosecution.
- Gathered and recorded evidence and witness statements, contributing to resolution of over 75 cases.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
Probation Parole Officer
NC Dept. of Public Safety
Warrenton
02.2001 - 07.2015
- Supervised adult offenders to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions.
- Managed full-cycle caseloads encompassing pretrial, pre-sentence, and client supervision to ensure compliance with court directives.
- Counseled adult felony offenders on legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment, and personal issues to facilitate their rehabilitation.
- Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders.
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
- Monitored residential probationers during scheduled checks to ensure curfew adherence and rule compliance.
- Communicated with victims of crimes to verify that restitution was being received properly and promptly.
- Assisted with case completion by conducting office, home and employment visits to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Developed professional relationships with offenders through home, school, detention and community visits.
- Provided transitional services for program offenders and referred them to community agencies and organizations.
- Recorded and organized case-related information for documentation to enhance overall case outcomes.
- Arrested and transported probationers and parolees in violation to ensure compliance with court protocol.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Coordinated phases of offender prison release program to support successful reintegration into the community.
Correctional Lieutenant
NC Department of Corrections
Tillery
02.1992 - 02.2001
- Oversaw court trips for jailers, ensuring security of staff and public throughout transport.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Coordinated shakedowns to identify and confiscate unauthorized items, enhancing facility security.
- Monitored and assigned training needs for subordinate staff, addressing knowledge and performance gaps.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Training - Law Enforcement
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NC08-2015
NC Instructor Certification - Firearms Instructor, Defensive Instructor
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC08-1990
High School Diploma -
Vance Senior High School
Henderson, NC06-1977
Some College - Business
St Augustine College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Law enforcement leadership
- Crisis management
- Tactical operations
- Public safety training
- Threat assessment
- Community policing
- Civil laws
- Civil process
- Court operations
- Subpoena delivery
- Evidence collection
- Courthouse safety
- Public disturbance management
- Planning & organizing
- Computer skills
- Community engagement
- Leadership in crisis
Timeline
Chief of Police
Town of Norlina
04.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Warren County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - Current
Probation Parole Officer
NC Dept. of Public Safety
02.2001 - 07.2015
Correctional Lieutenant
NC Department of Corrections
02.1992 - 02.2001
Basic Law Enforcement Training - Law Enforcement
Vance Granville Community College
NC Instructor Certification - Firearms Instructor, Defensive Instructor
Wake Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Vance Senior High School
Some College - Business
St Augustine College