Elizabeth Dunton
Cobb County Sheriff's Office
DOUGLASVILLE
1
Language
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated employee of Cobb County with over 30 years of service. Having extensive experience in the court system with writing pleas and sentences to understand the documents. Has a strong communication skill whether it is verbal, reports or emails. Is detail oriented and self motivated.
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
14 Years 8 Months- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to ensure community safety and security.
- Managed crisis situations with a focus on de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote crime prevention initiatives and enhance public relations.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
- Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Implemented training programs for new deputies, significantly improving their readiness and performance on the job.job.
- Participated in high-risk arrest warrants, ensuring apprehension of dangerous individuals while minimizing collateral risks.
- Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Courtroom Clerk
- Handled court documents and filings, verifying compliance with legal standards.
- Assisted judges in courtroom operations, facilitating efficient case management.
- Handled writing pleas and sentences for judge, district attorney, attorney and defendant to sign.
- Coordinated scheduling of hearings and trials, optimizing court calendars effectively.
- Trained new clerks on courtroom procedures and software applications to ensure consistency.
- Safeguarded sensitive information with meticulous record-keeping practices, ensuring the confidentiality of all court-related data.
- Responsible for criminal and civil calendars.
- Maintained a professional courtroom environment to facilitate smooth proceedings by effectively managing logistics and addressing any issues that arose during trials.
- Enhanced courtroom efficiency by accurately maintaining and organizing case files, transcripts, and other legal documents.
- Improved communication between court staff and attorneys by promptly distributing necessary paperwork and providing regular updates on case statuses.
- Provided assistance to attorneys and court personnel in courtroom
- Answered telephone calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
Calendar Clerk
- Responsible for entering criminal and civil court dates into computer, printing calendars and distribution of calendars.
- Coordinated with judges, attorneys, and court staff to facilitate courtroom operations.
- Trained new clerks on scheduling software and court protocol to ensure consistency in operations.
- Prepared and distributed court notices, facilitating clear communication between the court and involved individuals.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Responded to requests for information from the public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from the general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
Data Entry Clerk
28 Years 5 Months- Entered and updated court case information in electronic databases with high accuracy.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
Deputy Sheriff
3 Years 6 Months- Executed warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Served civil papers efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
- Provided security for inmates housed in the jail.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Skills
Microsoft Word and Excel
Reading of criminal court documents
Inmate processing
Civil processes
Serving court documents
Report writing
Crisis management
Accomplishments
- Achieved Instructor certification by completing IT certification class with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Mounted Patrol certification by completing Mounted Patrol training with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop spreadsheets to schedule and pay100+ personnel for security part time job.
Certification
- Instructor certification Training - August 2021
- Mounted Patrol certification Training - January 2026
- CFR - Certified First Responder
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Cobb County Sheriff's Office
12.2011 - CurrentRead More
Data Entry Clerk
Cobb County Superior Court Clerk
03.1998 - 1999Read More
Deputy Sheriff
Cobb County Sheriff's Office
09.1994 - 03.1998Read More
Courtroom Clerk
Cobb County Superior Court Clerk
2000 - 12.2011Read More
Calendar Clerk
Cobb County Superior Court Clerk
1999 - 2000Read More
Reinhardt University
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
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