Michael Baldwin
Concord
Summary
Utilize collective experience in my law enforcement career and other life experiences to train and promote other officers in their careers. My passion is to provide clear paths to fellow officers to achieve success in staying safe and going home each day to their families. My purpose is to train fellow officers to provide a superior level of performance in the protection and service for our community. I am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. I am poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. I am ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. I have a multitude of connections in the law enforcement community that I can utilize to further the mission of the Liberty University Police Department.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Liberty University Police Department
Lynchburg, VA
12.2025 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities and gathered evidence for cases.
- Provided guidance to new and experienced officers on departmental policies, procedures based off of real life experience in the field with other law enforcement agencies, and community engagement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Mentor fellow officers in strategies to approach difficult and critical situations they face in this career field
Team Leader
BWXT Police Department
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Tactical response team.
- Monitor camera systems for unauthorized activity.
- Respond to different types of alarms.
- Completing rounds in secured areas.
- Field Training Officer for new officers of the department.
- Assist other officers with daily duties.
- Yearly firearms certifications.
- Yearly knowledge testing of security/plant operations.
Deputy Sheriff
Amherst County Sheriff’s office
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Answer citizens calls and complaints.
- Traffic enforcement using Radar and LIDAR detection devices.
- Crisis intervention team Instructor.
- Certified field training officer through DCJS.
- Certified general instructor through DCJS.
- Write detailed reports on a variety of cases.
- Testify in the courts to ensure justice gets served.
- Be professional in appearance and demeanor during difficult situations.
- Daily use of intricate computer systems.
- Attention to detail and good listening skills.
Police Officer
Lynchburg Police Department
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Patrol throughout the city of Lynchburg.
- Answer calls as they come out.
- Traffic enforcement using Radar.
- Use of detailed computer systems to answer calls and write reports.
- Assist the public with questions and concerns.
- Keep up with the ever changing law enforcement rules and regulations.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Leading other officers by example as I am my brother’s/sisters keeper.
Engineer/Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Lead job briefings and ensure the safety of my crew
- Trained new engineers and conductors to obtain their certifications
- Utilize any and all safety appliances
- Operate different types of locomotives
- Deliver coal, freight, and different types of goods
- Line switches and throw derails
- Build trains in the yard and on line of road
- Look out for possible hazards to the public and other railroad property
Lance Corporal
United States Marine Corps
07.2000 - 11.2002
- Lead platoons of 15 to 40 men in daily duties of being a Marine
- Fired Stinger anti-aircraft missile
- Trained new Marines in this Military Occupational Specialty field
- Ability to follow and give orders
- Accountability
Education
High School Diploma -
Appomattox County High School
Appomattox, VA06-2000
Skills
- General Instructor Certification
- Field Training Officer Certified
- ALERRT Instructor Certified
- CIT Instructor Certified
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Emergency planning
- Previous Leadership Roles
- Secret government clearance
- LIDAR certification
- Tactical policing
- Exceptional problem solver
Timeline
Police Officer
Liberty University Police Department
12.2025 - Current
Team Leader
BWXT Police Department
01.2019 - 11.2025
Deputy Sheriff
Amherst County Sheriff’s office
05.2016 - 06.2019
Police Officer
Lynchburg Police Department
01.2015 - 05.2016
Engineer/Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
01.2005 - 01.2015
Lance Corporal
United States Marine Corps
07.2000 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
Appomattox County High School