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Cicero Napoleon Goddard IV

Locust Grove

Summary

Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Professional with a background in investigative work, undercover operations and adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Investigator

Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorneys Office
11.2024 - Current
  • Dignitary protection team member.
  • Provide strategic security for the District Attorney
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Locate officers and victims for court hearings or trials.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to obtain critical information and resources.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects to extract relevant information for case development.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining findings, evidence, and recommendations for prosecution.

Police Officer II

East Point Police Department
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Answer and respond to 9-1-1 dispatched calls. Serve citizens of East Point Police Department by completing incident and accident reports.
  • Conduct traffic and illegal narcotic enforcement.
  • Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.

Investigator II

Dekalb County Solicitors Office
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Investigate and obtain evidence needed for successful prosecution (Incident reports, bodycam footage, accident reports, DUI Intox reports, medical records).
  • Locate officers and victims for court hearings or trials.
  • Conducted thorough investigations on criminal cases, gathering evidence and witness statements.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to facilitate case developments and information sharing.
  • Analyzed case files and legal documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Special Operations- Cobra Unit Deputy Sheriff II

Clayton County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Suppress crime within Clayton County, GA.
  • Target high crime areas specifically illegal narcotics, illegally possessed firearms, gangs.
  • Undercover operations.
  • Complete search and arrest warrants.
  • Apprehend wanted fugitives.
  • Developed tactical plans for high-risk operations, ensuring officer safety.
  • Trained and mentored new deputies on policies and procedures.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Special Operations- Scorpion Unit Investigator

Fulton County Sheriffs Office
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Suppress crime in Fulton County, GA.
  • Target high crime areas specifically illegal narcotics, illegally possessed firearms, gangs.
  • Conduct traffic stops, suspicious vehicle or person stops.
  • Undercover operations.
  • Complete search and arrest warrants.
  • Apprehend wanted fugitives.

Police Officer II

Locust Grove Police Department
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Answer and respond to 9-1-1 dispatched calls.
  • Serve citizens of Locust Grove, GA.
  • Provide accident and incident reports.
  • Conduct traffic stops.
  • Complete arrest warrants.

Security Management Response Team (S.M.R.T.)

Department of Juvenile Justice (Special Operations)
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Respond statewide- 24/7 on call status.
  • Apprehend escaped or wanted juveniles.
  • Respond state-wide to emergency situations (riots, escapees, natural disasters).
  • Successful completion of Georgia Basic Law Enforcement Mandate Training.
  • Conduct massive shakedowns of facilities across the State of Georgia.

Security Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.)

Department of Juvenile Justice (Special Operations)
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provide safety and security within the facility.
  • Monitor housing units.
  • Complete welfare security checks.

Correctional Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice (Atlanta YDC)
12.2015 - 11.2016
  • Respond to emergency situations located at assigned facility.
  • Conduct massive shakedowns.
  • Conduct random drug screenings.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix
07.2025

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Shandon High School
Shandon, CA
06.2014

Skills

  • Detailed report writing
  • Interview techniques
  • Ethical and honest
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Report preparation
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Undercover investigations
  • Undercover operations
  • Crime prevention
  • Homicide investigations

Certification

  • Basic Law Enforcement Mandate
  • March 2019 to Present
  • 11- Week Basic Law Enforcement Mandate Training (Police Academy)
  • DUI Detection and Field Sobriety
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Special Operations Training
  • Tactical Firearms Training

Timeline

Investigator

Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorneys Office
11.2024 - Current

Police Officer II

East Point Police Department
12.2023 - 10.2024

Investigator II

Dekalb County Solicitors Office
06.2023 - 10.2023

Special Operations- Cobra Unit Deputy Sheriff II

Clayton County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - 06.2023

Special Operations- Scorpion Unit Investigator

Fulton County Sheriffs Office
03.2021 - 07.2022

Police Officer II

Locust Grove Police Department
06.2020 - 03.2021

Security Management Response Team (S.M.R.T.)

Department of Juvenile Justice (Special Operations)
08.2017 - 01.2020

Security Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.)

Department of Juvenile Justice (Special Operations)
11.2016 - 08.2017

Correctional Officer

Department of Juvenile Justice (Atlanta YDC)
12.2015 - 11.2016

High school diploma or GED - undefined

Shandon High School

Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix
Cicero Napoleon Goddard IV