Byron T.

Williams
5103 Featherbend Lane
Bartlett, TN 38002
H/C: (901) 859-1911
byrontwilliams@bellsouth.net

Objective

A highly talented certified law enforcement official for the State of Tennessee and
Arkansas with huge experience in performing a variety of full performance in criminal
justice. I am currently pursuing a career with your company.

Summary of Qualifications

• More than 26 years’ experience in security, corrections and law enforcement.

• State of Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance/Certified
Trainer/Instructor
• State of Tennessee Department of Safety/Handgun Permit Instructor
• Certified Trainer Instructor’s Certificate issued by the Tennessee Peace Officer
Standards and Training Commission and National Rifle Association.
• Considerable knowledge of the State of Tennessee and its systems; modern law
enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Certified in self defense.
• Basic Detective Certification Training.
• Excellent working knowledge of hazardous waste classifications and emergency
procedures related to control, containment and confinement; principles of law
enforcement administration; investigative procedures and practices; legal
liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and
laws of evidence.
• Uncommon skills and certifications in the use of firearms, ASP batons, TASER
guns, chemical agents and gas, restraining devices; basic CPR, First Aid and
Emergency Response Driving.
• Strong ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; ability to
exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a
variety of law enforcement and security situations.
• Sound ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law
enforcement and security.
• Immense ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees, other agencies and the public.
• Human Trafficking certified by Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Ability to operate a personal computer and various programs, such as Microsoft
Word and e-mail.
• Active Shooter
• Law Enforcement School Resource Officer

References Available Upon Request

Employment History

Strayer University, Thousand Oaks Campus

Adjunct Professor, 2012-2019
 Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, administration of justice, law,
Homeland Security, contract and corporate security and political science in
accordance with the college workload policy and in a variety of potential
modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, Interactive Television (iTv),
Weekend College, accelerated, evening or late start classes) on any campus, site
or center as dictated by the needs of students.
 Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture, laboratory,
recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a variety of
teaching/learning styles as appropriate to the course content.
 Employ a variety of assessment tools; evaluates grades and comments on student
work to facilitate and ensure student progress throughout the course.
Communicate with students as appropriate. This may include email, online
discussions, virtual chats within Blackboard, instant messaging (IM), telephone
and/or face-to-face consultations to provide frequent feedback.
 Establish and maintain office hours per college policy. Maintain records of
student progress and performance; completes and returns required reports to the
appropriate office by established due date. Develop, prepare and evaluate
instructional materials. Write and develop syllabi and course calendars.
 Review and update course outlines, text selection and syllabi in cooperation with
another faculty and appropriate district academic chair or program director.
Propose and develop new courses, curriculum, programs, instructional materials,
and evaluation tools as necessary to meet the needs of the students and
community.
 Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and
implementation of teaching and learning strategies primarily in the instructional
setting.
 Cultivate development of instructional programs and knowledge of trends,
pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.

Shelby County Schools, Memphis TN

Criminal Justice Teacher, 2009-Present
Represents a profession that is critical to the well being of youth and of society.
Demonstrated competence in the subject being taught and in teaching that subject in an
educational institution. Provided knowledge and skills, which led to the goal of
successful student learning. Assigned ISS (In School Suspension) and Behavior
Specialist responsibilities and duties. Also, I teach criminal justice in the Shelby County
Schools. Currently teaching State of Tennessee’s Department of Education Criminal
Justice Curriculum.

References Available Upon Request

Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Somerville, Tennessee
Reserve Deputy Sheriff 2015-Present
Assigned to perform uniformed patrol in certain neighborhoods, especially in areas with a
high crime rate. This includes patrolling on foot, bicycle or a police cruiser. Enforce
highway laws and direct traffic, particularly after an accident, in high congestion areas
and on unsafe roads. Report to command staff on the conditions of the street, signs, curbs
and sidewalks. Patrol high-crime areas and provide communication and liaison services
between other law enforcement agencies. Assist with the preparation of casework and the
gathering of information for a police investigation, such as obtaining statements from
witnesses and police informants. Deliver important legal documents, such as summons or
cease-and-desist orders.

Earle Police Officer, Earle, Arkansas 1004 2nd St, Earle, AR 72331
Part-Time II/ Auxiliary Police Officer 2014-2000
Assigned to perform uniformed patrol in certain neighborhoods, especially in areas with a
high crime rate. This includes patrolling on foot, bicycle or a police cruiser. Enforce
highway laws and direct traffic, particularly after an accident, in high congestion areas
and on unsafe roads. Report to command staff on the conditions of the street, signs, curbs
and sidewalks. Patrol high-crime areas and provide communication and liaison services
between other law enforcement agencies. Assist with the preparation of casework and the
gathering of information for a police investigation, such as obtaining statements from
witnesses and police informants. Deliver important legal documents, such as summons or
cease-and-desist orders.

State of Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance

2005-Present
Certified Trainer/Instructor-Armed and Unarmed Officers-The instructor prepares
trainees for the performance of their duties as Certified Armed/Unarmed Security
Officers. Instructional units for this course include the following: Tennessee Vehicle
Code, Physical Training, Search and Seizure, Legal Limitation on Law Enforcement and
Security Investigations, Arrest, Criminal Offenses in Tennessee, Civil Rights and Civil
Liability, Firearms, Law Enforcement Driving, and First Responder. Students will be
taught civil and criminal law to ensure that each person has the fundamentals of the
criminal justice system. Evaluations are made based on written examinations;
performance in field practicals, Physical Training, Defensive Tactics and Firearms;
classroom participation; and behavior. Students demonstrate skills during practical
exercises must achieve an overall academic average of 80 percent and successfully.

References Available Upon Request

State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
2005-Present
Handgun Permit Instructor-The instructor teaches the privileges of firearm safety and
fundamentals, techniques to the firearms, legal limitation and constitutional right to
public and private law enforcement officials and civilians. Students demonstrate skills
during practical exercises must achieve an overall academic average of 80 percent and
successfully.

State of Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Permit and Department of Commerce

Certified Academy
2009-Present
A.S.A.P. Security Staffing and Training L.L.C. was founded and opened to the public by
Byron Tilden Williams. The Academy provides the teaching and instructing in the field
of private law enforcement (security) and corrections. Chemical weapons, taser, firearm,
use of force, and paton certifications are taught under the State of Tennessee law. Civil
and criminal law are also taught to ensure that each person is skilled, trained, and taught
in the desired field.

ASAP Security Staffing &Training, L.L.C., Memphis, TN

President, 1999 – Present
Provides corporate, residential, commercial and special event security services which
includes, but are not limited to, body escorts, surveillance, loss prevention, undercover
operations, and cash handling.

Shelby County Sheriff Department, Memphis, TN

Correctional Deputy I, 1996 - 2005/Vested Retirement
• Shelby County Sheriff Office Training Academy Completion.
• Special “Deputy Sheriff” commissioned officer.
Certified Gang Unit Intelligence and General Investigation Bureau
• Certified correctional deputy.
• Responsible for security, classification, searches, identification, welfare, administering,
listing, report-writing, safety, assigning, court assistance, transporting and patrolling, and
dispatching.
• Vested Retirement in 2005.

Rich’s/Lazarus/Goldsmith’s Department Store, Memphis, TN

Loss Prevention Detective, March 1997 - 1999
• Responsible for preventing theft by customers and employees and apprehend customers
and employees when caught defrauding the company by theft.

References Available Upon Request

• Conduct surveillance during shift, investigate reported shortages and losses of
merchandise, investigate fraud charges, assist loss prevention officer in assigned tasks
and, work special assigned tasks.
• Abide by and enforce company policies regarding employee actions and respond to all
emergencies and assist in any way possible.

Marshall County Correctional Facility- July 16, 1996 (4-week correction officer
academy)- Commissioned correctional officer responsible for security, classification,
searches, identification, welfare, administering, listing, report-writing, safety, assigning,
court assistance, transporting and patrolling, and dispatching.

Education

Hamilton High School, Memphis, TN

Diploma, 1987

Southwest Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN

A.S., Criminal Justice, 2000/graduated

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

B.L.S, Professional Studies- Major/ Criminal Justice & Minor/Sociology,
2006/graduated

University of Phoenix, Memphis, TN

M.S., Criminal Justice & Security Management, 2008/graduated

University of Phoenix, Memphis, TN

M.A., Education, 2009

Capella University
PhD, Public Safety/Criminal Justice, 2009-2014/Doctoral Candidate

Professional Affiliations & Certifications

 National Rifle Association Law Enforcement Handgun/Shotgun Instructor

Development School (April 29, 2005). Certified Trainer Instructor’s Certificate
issued by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and
National Rifle Association. Graduated from Memphis Police Department’s
Academy
 Law Enforcement Chemical Weapon Instructor’s Certification (2007), Davidson
County Sheriff’s Department/ Nashville Tennessee
 Law Enforcement Taser Instructor ‘s Certification/ Taser International/Fayette
County Sheriff’s Office/ Somerville Tennessee
 Graduate Fayette County Sheriff's Office Specialized Law Enforcement Training
Academy May 6, 2015. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office/ Somerville Tennessee

References Available Upon Request

  Graduated St. Louis, Missouri Law Enforcement Academy/ (SRO) certification.
(40) forty hours required by law.
 Graduate of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and
Training/ Cherry Valley Police Department 11/8/2014 Part-time II/ Auxiliary
Police Officer Academy. Cherry Valley Arkansas.
 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2 Year certification)
 Fire Arms Control
 Basic Detective Certification Training
 Handgun Safety Certification-State of Tennessee Department of Safety
 Private Protective Security Services Armed and Unarmed Security Guard/Officer-
State of Tennessee
 Gang Tactics and Identification/field observation with Federal Bureau of
Investigation-New York
 Drug and Alcohol Chemical Addiction and Abuse
 N.C.I.C.
 Detective (Loss Prevention)
 Hostage Negotiation
 Chemical Agents and Gas
 Classification Interviewing
 Defense Driving
 Emergency Evacuation
 GIB/GIU Training
 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Prevention “CPI” (2 Years Certified)
 Aerosol Chemical Weapons’ Instructor
 Report Writing
 Pressure Point Control Weapons
 Search of Prisoners/Cells
 Interpersonal Communication Skills
 Verbal Judo Communication Skills
 Handcuffing/Speed cuffs
 ASP Baton (Riot Control)
 Taser Gun certified Instructor
 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance- Certified Trainer/
Commissioned and Non-Commissioned officers
 Tennessee Department of Safety- Handgun Permit Instructor
 Homeland Security
 Forensics

References Available Upon Request

 Organizations & Licenses
• National Rifle Association
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
• Handgun Permit
• Armed/Unarmed Security License
• 33 Degree Free Mason, Prince Hall Affiliated
Moolah Temple #54, A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Oasis of Memphis, Desert of Tennessee
• Department of Education/ Apprentice Occupational Education License/
Criminal Justice
• TSAA certified coach for middle schools

Executive Security Director for the following Corporations

• First American/First Transit Greyhounds Lines

• Gestalt Charter Schools
• First Family Group/Cashsavers
• City of Memphis/Liberty Bowl Operations
• Pinnacle Lines
• New Direction Christian Church
• Dream Church
• Rainbow Apparel Stores
• Sowell and Allen Corporation
• Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
• Waverly Gardens and Glenn Retirement Community
• Contracted Security Company Memphis City Schools
• Hard Rock Café Corporate Security
• Peabody Hotel Security
• McDonald’s Corporation
• Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
• Flynn Broadcasting
• The city of Memphis

Professional References

Dr. Melody Princess Kelly- Former Campus Dean-Strayer University (901) 493-
5256

Mr. Corey Kelly-Principal-Trezvant High School (901)517-5254

Chief Buck Morrison- Former Chief Cherry Valley Police Department (870)317-5279

Anthony Canada-Professor Lemoyne Owen College (901)864-2426

References Available Upon Request

 William "Troy" Watson (901)219-3199

References Available Upon Request