Austin Shippey
Carrollton
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with over 10 years of experience at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, progressing from Jailer to Criminal Investigator. Skilled in patrol operations, narcotics investigations, crimes against children, and fugitive apprehension. Certified Field Training Officer and POST Instructor with extensive leadership in training, surveillance operations, and high-risk warrant execution. Over 1,900 hours of specialized training with advanced certifications in law enforcement, investigations, and forensic child interviewing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jailer | Deputy | Field Training Officer | Investigator
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
05.2015 - Current
- Oversaw inmate housing units, ensuring safety, compliance, and security.
- Completed Basic Law Enforcement Mandate Training (Top Shot Award, 2016).
- Served as Patrol Deputy, responding to calls ranging from thefts and domestic disputes to violent crimes and fatalities.
- Promoted to Field Training Officer, mentoring and evaluating over 30 deputy recruits.
- Conducted narcotics investigations, undercover surveillance, and fugitive apprehensions with the Crime Suppression and Scorpion Units.
- Executed high-risk search and arrest warrants in coordination with GBI, DEA, DHS, and ATF.
- Promoted to Criminal Investigations Division (2024), specializing in Crimes Against Children and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).
- Investigated cases involving abuse, neglect, trafficking, and exploitation; collaborated with DFCS and the Child Advocacy Center.
- Certified forensic child interviewer; conducted suspect and victim interviews, subpoenas, search warrants, and court testimony.
- Active member of the GBI ICAC Task Force.
Forklift Driver | Shipping & Receiving Clerk | Quality Engineer
Decostar Industries
03.2010 - 05.2015
- Coordinated international shipments and logistics.
- Performed quality testing of adhesives under varied environmental conditions.
- Promoted for technical accuracy and reliability in process improvements.
Machine Operator | Forklift Driver | Shipping Clerk
Southwire
07.2006 - 12.2009
- Operated production machinery and achieved daily quotas.
- Managed warehouse orders and shipping logistics.
Lawn Technician | Crew Supervisor
TruGreen Chemlawn
02.2005 - 07.2006
- Maintained customer properties and supervised multiple work crews.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bremen High School
Bremen, GA01.2003
Skills
- Criminal Investigations & Case Management
- Forensic Child Interviewing (ChildFirst)
- Interview & Interrogation (Reid Technique)
- Report Writing & Court Testimony
- Surveillance & Intelligence Gathering
- Search Warrants & Subpoenas
- Crisis Communication & De-escalation
- Team Leadership & Training
Certification
- Basic Peace Officer (440 hrs)
- Jailer (80 hrs)
- Field Training Officer (80 hrs)
- Intermediate Certification (158 hrs)
- Advanced Certification (152 hrs)
- General POST Instructor (80 hrs)
- ChildFirst Forensic Interview Certification
- Over 1,900 total training hours completed
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Trained, evaluated, and mentored new deputies as a certified Field Training Officer.
- Led teams in surveillance, high-risk warrant execution, and narcotics operations.
- Directed operations planning, risk assessments, and tactical coordination for arrests and search warrants.
Timeline
Jailer | Deputy | Field Training Officer | Investigator
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
05.2015 - Current
Forklift Driver | Shipping & Receiving Clerk | Quality Engineer
Decostar Industries
03.2010 - 05.2015
Machine Operator | Forklift Driver | Shipping Clerk
Southwire
07.2006 - 12.2009
Lawn Technician | Crew Supervisor
TruGreen Chemlawn
02.2005 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Bremen High School