Jarrett Nieves
Grovetown
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled combat veteran with 13 years of law enforcement experience, adept at navigating diverse situations and connecting with individuals from all walks of life. A strong commitment to advocacy stems from a blend of practical experience and a genuine passion for helping others. Continuously striving for personal and professional growth, driven by a robust work ethic and unwavering professionalism. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Liberty University, eager to transition into a rewarding career in clinical social work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City of Davisboro
08.2025 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Intervene and Intercept contraband drops at Washington State Prison
- Assist in medical operations in the city which includes Life Flights for victims of violent crimes
- Engage in community policing with the local population
- Attend court and advocate for both the city and victims of crime
Pest Management Professional
Terminix-Grovetown, GA
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Manage a pest control route by working with and communicating with customers
- Conduct crawl space and interior slab home inspections
- Conduct pest services and home treatments
- Advocate for what the customer needs based on observations and evidence
- Maintain scheduling with customers
- Maintain a professional appearance at all times
- Obtain a State of Georgia pest control technician registration
- Draw to scale detailed graphs of homes that may be used in court proceedings
- Speak in a professional manner to customers
- I have left this most recent job in order to pursue my Masters in Social Work from Liberty University
Hospitality Director
Chick Fil A-Edgefield, SC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for the morale, welfare and work ethic of approximately 30 team members
- Greats Guests and ensures a welcomed environment at Chick Fil A
- Pursues excellent customer service
- Ensures a well-kept dining room and food assembly area.
- Drives profits for the Chick Fil A restaurant
- Manages and supervises several shifts
- Leads, guides and mentors team members
- Develops shift level supervisors
- Ensures Guest experience is safe
- Communicates with other departments of the restaurant to ensure that the store is fully functioning
- Handles conflicts and problems involving Guests and ensures that the right course of action is accomplished
Sergeant
Grovetown Police Department-Grovetown, GA
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Duties included: Enforcing criminal and traffic law, patrolling neighborhoods, attending court and engaging in community policing. Experience as a night shift and day shift road patrol supervisor.
- Awarded Columbia County Officer of the Year for 2022
- Awarded 2nd Place in GA Mothers Against Drunk Driving for Category 2 Agencies with 70 DUI arrests
- Awarded GA MADD Silver Achievement Pin
- Awarded City of Grovetown Officer of the Year Award
- Achieved Supervision 1,2, and 3 level
- Achieved Field Training Officer certification
- Currently training newly hired officers as a Field Training Officer
- Mentoring and teaching other officers how to process and work DUI cases since 2021 (2+ years)
- Mentoring other officers on case management (2+ years)
- Developed a basic handbook on how to work a DUI case
Supervisor
Taliaferro County Sheriff’s Office-Crawfordville, GA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Duties included: Enforcing criminal and traffic law, patrolling neighborhoods, attending court and engaging in community policing. Experience as a night shift road patrol supervisor.
- Mentored other officers on case management (less than 1 year)
Road Patrol / Supervisor
Grovetown Department of Public Safety-Grovetown, GA
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Duties included: Enforcing criminal and traffic law, patrolling neighborhoods, attending court, and engaging in community policing. Experience as a night shift supervisor.
- Achieved Advanced Roadside Impairment and Detection Enforcement certification
- Achieved Intox 9000 certification
- Mentored other officers on processing and work DUI cases (2 years)
- Mentored other officers on case management (less than 1 year)
Sheriff’s Deputy
Columbia County Sheriff’s Department-Augusta, GA
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Duties included: Enforcing criminal and traffic law, patrolling neighborhoods, attending court, and engaging in community policing.
Sheriff’s Deputy
Richmond County Sheriff’s Department-Augusta, GA
06.2012 - 05.2017
- Duties included: Enforcing criminal and traffic law, patrolling neighborhoods, attending court, and engaging in community policing.
Army National Guard
04.2007 - 04.2014
- Enlisted for 4 years as I was undergoing ROTC at North Georgia. MOS was a Chaplain Assistant
- Earned my commission as a Military Police officer and served another 3 years until reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Earned Distinguished Military Graduate while at North Georgia ROTC (Reserved Officer Training Corps). Earned an "E" or Excellent rating while undergoing Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Lewis, Washington.
- Deployed to Afghanistan as a platoon leader. Led a platoon of US Army National Guard Soldiers during base security operations during 2013-2014. Currently VA service connected.
Police Officer
Washington Police Department-Washington, GA
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Duties included: Enforcing criminal and traffic law, patrolling neighborhoods, city council security, attending court, and engaging in community policing
- Achieved Intox 5000 certification
Team Leader
Target-Marietta, GA
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Duties Included: Managing end caps and three large store aisles, closing the store when needed during the week, planning sales and driving sales for Target, and coordinating with other team members to accomplish projects.
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA-Ocoee, TN
05.2005 - 07.2005
- Duties Included: Managing fifteen campers, overseeing their daily activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Awards Included: Best class teacher .22 rifle
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Bachelors of Science degree - Sociology
North Georgia College and State University
Dahlonega, GA04.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Lassiter High School
Marietta, GA04.2006
Skills
- Leadership (10 years)
- Training & development (4 years)
- Military (7 years)
- Shift Management (5 years)
- Supervising Experience (5 years)
- Case Management (4 years)
- Mentoring (4 years)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Recruiting
- Teaching (4 years)
- Social Work
- Writing Skills (10 years)
- Law Enforcement (10 years)
- Crisis Intervention (10 years)
- Communication skills
- Management
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Basic math
- Negotiation
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Materials management
- Sales
- Security
- Social work
- Supervising experience
- Restaurant experience
- Driving
- Shift management
- English
- Weapons safety
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Surveillance expert
- Radar speed measurement
- Emergency planning
- Traffic direction
- Civil laws
- Prosecution support
- Traffic control
- Crime scene processing
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Traffic laws
- Integrity and honesty
- Crime prevention training
- Criminal law
- Drug enforcement
- Legal compliance
- Patrol
- Court testimony
- Community engagement
- Search and seizure warrants
- Arrest and detention
- Self-defense training
- Suspect interrogation
- Patrol procedures
- Conflict de-escalation
- Criminal investigations
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Georgia Peace Officer Certification
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- Certification required for speed detection utilizing RADAR
- Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement
- Intoxilyzer 9000
- Field Training Officer
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt
- Judo Green Belt
- Taser
- Supervision 1, 2, and 3
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Davisboro
08.2025 - Current
Pest Management Professional
Terminix-Grovetown, GA
03.2024 - 11.2024
Hospitality Director
Chick Fil A-Edgefield, SC
08.2023 - 03.2024
Sergeant
Grovetown Police Department-Grovetown, GA
11.2021 - 08.2023
Supervisor
Taliaferro County Sheriff’s Office-Crawfordville, GA
04.2021 - 11.2021
Road Patrol / Supervisor
Grovetown Department of Public Safety-Grovetown, GA
05.2019 - 04.2021
Sheriff’s Deputy
Columbia County Sheriff’s Department-Augusta, GA
05.2017 - 05.2019
Sheriff’s Deputy
Richmond County Sheriff’s Department-Augusta, GA
06.2012 - 05.2017
Police Officer
Washington Police Department-Washington, GA
12.2011 - 06.2012
Team Leader
Target-Marietta, GA
09.2010 - 11.2010
Army National Guard
04.2007 - 04.2014
YMCA Camp Counselor
YMCA-Ocoee, TN
05.2005 - 07.2005
Bachelors of Science degree - Sociology
North Georgia College and State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Lassiter High School
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Liberty University