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Darius Hickman

Perkinston,MS

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on supporting team objectives.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Narcotics Investigator

D'Iberville Police Department
02.2025 - Current
  • Negotiated deals with informants to collect vital information on drug operations, contributing to significant arrests of key players in criminal organizations.
  • Obtained critical information through effective interrogations, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects in narcotics cases.
  • Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
  • Collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking organizations effectively.
  • Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.

Criminal Investigations Detective

D'Iberville Police Department
10.2022 - 02.2025
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Maintained detailed case files, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or legal proceedings.
  • Interrogated suspects using effective interviewing techniques that led to confessions or valuable information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
  • Testified in court proceedings, effectively presenting evidence and contributing to successful prosecution outcomes.
  • Conducted extensive background checks on potential suspects, identifying patterns or connections that aided in closing cases.
  • Managed multiple cases simultaneously while prioritizing tasks based on urgency and available resources.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.

Field Training Unit Police Officer

D'Iberville Police Department
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to identify areas of improvement within the department.
  • Maintained accurate records of trainee performance for review by supervisory staff and personnel decisions.
  • Evaluated trainee progress, providing constructive feedback to ensure optimal growth and development.
  • Trained and mentored numerous new personnel hired to fulfill patrol positions.

Patrolman

Biloxi Police Deparment
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Ensured a visible police presence within the community by engaging in foot patrols and interacting with residents.
  • Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
  • Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
  • Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.
  • Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Pearl River County Sheriffs Department
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Handled various types of calls including domestic disputes, property crimes, disturbances involving weapons or narcotics.
  • Improved response time to incidents by maintaining thorough knowledge of assigned areas and utilizing efficient navigation techniques.
  • Performed security checks on businesses and residences within assigned area to deter potential criminal activity.
  • Assisted in the arrest of suspects through effective communication, coordination, and teamwork with other law enforcement officers.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of crime reports, witness statements, and evidence collected at scenes for successful case resolutions.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.

Security Forces

MS Air National Guard
06.2012 - 10.2018
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked along side multiple branches of the military to ensure security measures were in place.
  • Maintained security for the 172d Airfield.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS

High School Diploma -

Stone High School
Wiggins, MS
05-2002

Skills

  • Firearms training
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Drug identification
  • Search warrant execution
  • Vehicle searches
  • Narcotics trafficking
  • Controlled deliveries
  • Asset forfeiture
  • Task force participation
  • Evidence collection
  • Sniper/Observer for SWAT

Certification

Pistol and Shoulder Fired Weapons Instructor

GLOCK Red Dot Instructor

FBI Firearms Instructor

Timeline

Narcotics Investigator

D'Iberville Police Department
02.2025 - Current

Criminal Investigations Detective

D'Iberville Police Department
10.2022 - 02.2025

Field Training Unit Police Officer

D'Iberville Police Department
09.2021 - 10.2022

Patrolman

Biloxi Police Deparment
10.2018 - 09.2021

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Pearl River County Sheriffs Department
06.2016 - 10.2018

Security Forces

MS Air National Guard
06.2012 - 10.2018

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

High School Diploma -

Stone High School
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