Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Training Highlights
Law Enforcement Experience
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CIARRA STROCK

GRIFFIN

Summary

Seasoned law enforcement professional with over 8 years of progressive experience from Jailor to Lieutenant. Expertise in patrol, investigations, jail operations, and supervision, complemented by advanced training in criminal investigations and crisis intervention. Committed to community policing and recognized for ethical leadership, holding multiple Georgia POST career development certificates.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lieutenant

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Spalding County
05.2025 - Current
  • Provide leadership and supervision over sworn personnel, ensuring compliance with agency policy, state law, and professional standards.
  • Oversee operations related to investigations, including scheduling, performance management, and training coordination.
  • Apply advanced supervisory and managerial training to improve unit performance, risk management, and community relations.
  • Participate in internal affairs-related processes and employment procedures, drawing on extensive coursework in personnel management and internal investigations.
  • Coordinated training programs for new deputies and staff members.
  • Managed departmental communications and maintained case documentation.
  • Resolved conflicts and addressed concerns within the department effectively.

Sergeant

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Spalding County
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Supervised deputies and/or investigators, directing daily operations and field responses.
  • Utilized New Supervisor Training, Personnel/Professional Management Program, and Managing Marginal Employees coursework to conduct evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions.
  • Ensured compliance with updated legal standards through recurring Legal Update and Legislative Update training.
  • Served as a Field Training Officer, mentoring new officers in patrol tactics, report writing, ethics, and community policing.

Investigator

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Spalding County
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Conducted complex criminal investigations, including homicide and financial investigations.
  • Applied training in Advanced Homicide Investigation, Criminal Investigation Fundamentals, Financial Investigation Fundamentals, and ViCAP to case work.
  • Prepared detailed case files, coordinated with prosecutors, and ensured evidence integrity and proper documentation.
  • Utilized specialized training in hostage negotiations, terrorism, gangs, and sovereign citizens to inform investigative strategy and officer safety.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects to gather critical information.
  • Collected and analyzed evidence from various crime scenes effectively.
  • Conducted thorough investigations on criminal cases for local law enforcement.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports documenting findings and investigative processes.
  • Testified in court as a key witness for ongoing cases when required.

Deputy Sheriff

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Spalding County
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Performed patrol duties, responded to calls for service, conducted traffic enforcement, and initiated criminal investigations.
  • Employed Use of Deadly Force & De-escalation, Officer Survival, Active Shooter (ALERRT Level 1), and Crowd Control training in field operations.
  • Promoted positive community relations through programs such as Fostering Positive Community Relations and Building Positive Community Relations.

Jailor

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
Spalding County
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated intake, housing, and supervision of inmates, ensuring adherence to facility protocols and inmate welfare.
  • Completed Basic Jail Training Course (80 hours) and additional courses on GCIC security awareness, restraint chair usage, bonding procedures, and office of the sheriff roles.
  • Ensured safety and security while maintaining compliance with detention standards and regulations.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Criminal Justice

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
07-2025

High School Diploma -

Griffin High School
Griffin
05-2016

Skills

  • Criminal investigation
  • Evidence analysis
  • Report writing
  • Crisis management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Community relations
  • Training coordination
  • Leadership development
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-motivation

Certification

  • Intermediate Certificate, PA0120250839S
    Advanced Certificate, PA0220250690S
    Supervisory Certificate, PA0320250410S
    Managerial Certificate, PA0420250214S,
    Basic Law Enforcement Certification, PBLE2020O236699
    Basic Jailer Certification, PBJA2019O236699
    Field Training Officer PS0820230349S,

Professional Training Highlights

New Supervisor Training, Personnel / PMP Modules (Legal Liability, Decision Making, Budgeting, etc.) - multiple 40-hour blocks, Managing Marginal Employees, Critical Incident Management (CC Auxiliary), Internal Affairs / Employment Process (multiple 40-hour courses), Basic Law Enforcement Training Course - 408 hours (2020), Firearms Training, Criminal Investigation Fundamentals (40 hours), Advanced Homicide Investigation (36 hours), Financial Investigation Fundamentals (24 hours), Family Violence First Responder; Hate Crimes, Human Trafficking & Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (multiple years), ViCAP Training; Georgia Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program - 40 hours, Criminal Procedure (24-hour courses )

Law Enforcement Experience

  • Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Spalding County, Spalding County, GA, Lieutenant, 05/13/25, Present, Provide leadership and supervision over sworn personnel, ensuring compliance with agency policy, state law, and professional standards., Oversee operations related to investigations, including scheduling, performance management, and training coordination., Apply advanced supervisory and managerial training to improve unit performance, risk management, and community relations., Participate in internal affairs-related processes and employment procedures, drawing on extensive coursework in personnel management and internal investigations.
  • Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Spalding County, Spalding County, GA, Sergeant, 04/25/23, 05/13/25, Supervised deputies and/or investigators, directing daily operations and field responses., Utilized New Supervisor Training, Personnel/PMP Module 1, and Managing Marginal Employees coursework to conduct evaluations, coaching, and corrective actions., Ensured compliance with updated legal standards through recurring Legal Update and Legislative Update training., Served as a Field Training Officer, mentoring new officers in patrol tactics, report writing, ethics, and community policing.
  • Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Spalding County, Spalding County, GA, Investigator, 07/13/21, 04/25/23, Conducted complex criminal investigations, including homicide and financial investigations., Applied training in Advanced Homicide Investigation, Criminal Investigation Fundamentals, Financial Investigation Fundamentals, and ViCAP to case work., Prepared detailed case files, coordinated with prosecutors, and ensured evidence integrity and proper documentation., Utilized specialized training in hostage negotiations, terrorism, gangs, and sovereign citizens to inform investigative strategy and officer safety.
  • Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Spalding County, Spalding County, GA, Deputy Sheriff, 03/16/20, 07/13/21, Performed patrol duties, responded to calls for service, conducted traffic enforcement, and initiated criminal investigations., Employed Use of Deadly Force & De-escalation, Officer Survival, Active Shooter (ALERRT Level 1), and Crowd Control training in field operations., Promoted positive community relations through programs such as Fostering Positive Community Relations and Building Positive Community Relations.
  • Spalding County Sheriff's Office, Spalding County, Spalding County, GA, Jailor, 09/18/18, 03/15/20, Performed intake, housing, and supervision of inmates in the county detention facility., Completed Basic Jail Training Course (80 hours) and additional courses on GCIC security awareness, restraint chair usage, bonding procedures, and office of the sheriff roles., Maintained safety, security, and compliance with detention standards.

Timeline

Lieutenant

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
05.2025 - Current

Sergeant

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
04.2023 - 05.2025

Investigator

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
07.2021 - 04.2023

Deputy Sheriff

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 07.2021

Jailor

Spalding County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 03.2020

Certificate of Technical Studies - Criminal Justice

Columbus State University

High School Diploma -

Griffin High School
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