Stafford M. Davis
Chesapeake
Summary
Supervisory Security and Logistics Professional focused on enhancing operational reliability in high-pressure environments. Expertise in turbine installation, electrical troubleshooting, and data analysis drives safety compliance and optimal performance. Committed to team excellence and proactive maintenance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Offshore Wind Turbine Technician
Dominion Energy
Chesapeake
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical issues in wind turbine systems efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections, ensuring optimal turbine performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on turbines, contributing to enhanced operational reliability.
- Installed wind turbine components, adhering to safety protocols and utilizing specialized tools.
- Climbed towers daily for inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of turbine equipment.
- Analyzed SCADA data to identify and address anomalies in turbine operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine maintenance procedures and improve efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and inspections for each turbine.
Sheriff’s Deputy
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Chesapeake
02.2018 - 03.2025
- Manage and process inmates into and out of detention facility including forms and log preparation, searching and report writing.
- Manage security checkpoints to ensure inmates and facility security.
- Managed and monitored court appearance schedules and transported inmates.
- Monitored and supervised inmate compliance and wellbeing, implementing procedures to enhance management effectiveness.
- Attends court proceedings; conducts weapons searches, provides courtroom security, and performs other courtroom related events.
- Manage and serve legal documents related to court processes.
- Provided security for accused in custody, ensuring safe transport to and from court and acting as first responder to security threats.
- Provides security to public events, maintains order, and apprehends law violators.
- Prepares official documentation pursuant to legal proceedings.
- Supervised the training of deputies to meet company standards.
- Supervised emergency operations, coordinating response efforts for assigned inmates and deputies.
Delivery Associate
Breakthru Beverage
Virginia Beach
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Strengthened customer relations through prompt and reliable delivery of alcoholic beverages to restaurants, supermarkets, and wholesale outlets.
- Coordinated delivery route and payment schedule across greater Hampton Roads area, ensuring timely service and accuracy.
- Streamlined documentation processes for customers and routes, enhancing management effectiveness.
- Trained incoming delivery associates to meet company standards.
Freight Associate
Home Depot
Chesapeake
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed incoming inventory at loading dock to ensure timely availability for processing.
- Operated forklift to transport freight efficiently at loading dock.
- Organized inventory for sale and distribution to streamline operations.
- Conducted studies to enhance management effectiveness and operational strategies.
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
05.2008 - 12.2016
- Managed and supported 45 Combat Logistics Patrols, establishing operational standards in Arghandab Valley for logistics across 12 bases, achieving zero loss of personnel or assets.
- Led training and supervision of specialized teams in austere environments, enhancing operational readiness.
- Ensured safety of employees and assets in stressful and hostile conditions, minimizing risks during operations.
- Implemented new innovative training that was directly responsible for the validation of 100 employees and maintained a 100% safety compliance.
- Managed and implemented training programs and procedures for office drivers.
- As management support, conducted studies, security operations, detainee operations, managed teams with knowledge of emergency contingencies, foot patrol, search and seizure, electronic monitoring, munitions and firearms handling, aircraft, and flight line operations.
Corrections Officer
Shawangunk Maximum Security State Correctional Facility
Wallkill
12.2007 - 05.2008
- Managed and inspected assigned areas for conditions which threaten safety and security. Conduct searches to detect contraband. Implement revised procedures.
- Coordinated inmate meals, visits, and recreational programs to ensure orderly and safe congregate activities.
- Managed inmates and implemented programs concerning medical and/or psychiatric referrals. Made changes towards management effectiveness.
- Escort inmates within and outside of the facility including their transportation in department vehicles.
- Issue verbal orders, announcements, and explanations to inmates.
- Oversaw and secured supplies and equipment, minimizing risk of loss or misuse.
- Work with other area Correction Officers in completion of daily tasks.
- Compiled forms and reports; maintained accurate logs for accountability and record-keeping.
Field Technician
Verizon Communications
Yonkers
01.1996 - 11.2007
- Installed and maintained communication infrastructure in aerial environments, climbing poles and ladders to efficiently remove and rearrange equipment as needed.
- Managed aerial, underground or building wire, cable, associated equipment, poles and hardware related to the outside telephone plant.
- Implemented construction programs for digging, placing and removing poles, and laying cable, ensuring timely and accurate completion of installation tasks.
- Installed high-speed communication cable and fiber optics in residential and commercial areas, facilitating improved connectivity for customers.
- Worked in remote and rough terrain locations to complete installation and repair tasks.
- Operate power equipment such as winches, chain saws, and hydraulic equipment such as aerial lifts (buckets), diggers-derricks mounted on trucks, hand tools, etc.
- Loaded tools and equipment onto trucks and trailers for transportation to job sites.
- Read and interpret engineering plans. Conduct studies toward improved management effectiveness.
- Managed reports and records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2027
Emergency Response Team
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Chesapeake, VA08-2024
Crisis Intervention Team
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Chesapeake, VA09-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA05-2021
Law Enforcement Career Studies Certificate -
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA12-2020
Corrections/Courtroom Security/Civil Process/Electronic Restraint -
Commonwealth of Virginia
Chesapeake, VA10-2020
Basic Life Support/BLS -
American Heart Association
09-2020
COVID-19 Contract Tracing -
Johns Hopkins University
05-2020
Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment/Munitions Handler -
United States Army
12-2009
Army Combatives-Level II -
United States Army
12-2009
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course -
Warrior Leadership Academy-Fort Campbell
12-2008
Army First Responder -
United States Army
09-2008
Postal Clerk -
United States Army
11-2007
Correctional Officer/Peace Officer/Deadly Force -
New York State Department of Corrections
08-2007
Fiber Optic Cable Installation/Repair -
Verizon Telecommunications
06-2003
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist -
United States Air Force
05-1990
Skills
- Turbine Installation
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Environmental Compliance
- Safety assessment
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency response
- Response planning
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control inspections
- Quality control analysis
- Excel Proficient
- Microsoft Word Proficient
- Weapons certification
- Sworn Law Enforcement
- Courtroom security
- Incident Investigation
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Supervisory Security
- Operations planning
- Training coordination
- Management training
- Project management
- Task management
- Team collaboration
- Power systems
- Control Systems
- Sustainable Energy
- Renewable energy
- Pneumatic tool operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rigging equipment
- Equipment installation
- Turbine troubleshooting
- Fiber optic cabling
- Electrical testing
- Schematics reading
- Mechanical inspection
- Hand tools proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Communication skills
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking capacity
- OSHA protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Task management
- OSHA protocols
- Electrical systems
- OSHA compliance
- Written communication
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control analysis
Affiliations
- 101st Airborne Division Association: Life Club
- 82nd Airborne Division Club
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Correction Officer Benevolent Association
- Communication Workers of America
Timeline
Offshore Wind Turbine Technician
Dominion Energy
08.2025 - Current
Sheriff’s Deputy
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
02.2018 - 03.2025
Delivery Associate
Breakthru Beverage
12.2017 - 02.2018
Freight Associate
Home Depot
12.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
05.2008 - 12.2016
Corrections Officer
Shawangunk Maximum Security State Correctional Facility
12.2007 - 05.2008
Field Technician
Verizon Communications
01.1996 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Emergency Response Team
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Crisis Intervention Team
Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Tidewater Community College
Law Enforcement Career Studies Certificate -
Tidewater Community College
Corrections/Courtroom Security/Civil Process/Electronic Restraint -
Commonwealth of Virginia
Basic Life Support/BLS -
American Heart Association
COVID-19 Contract Tracing -
Johns Hopkins University
Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment/Munitions Handler -
United States Army
Army Combatives-Level II -
United States Army
Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course -
Warrior Leadership Academy-Fort Campbell
Army First Responder -
United States Army
Postal Clerk -
United States Army
Correctional Officer/Peace Officer/Deadly Force -
New York State Department of Corrections
Fiber Optic Cable Installation/Repair -
Verizon Telecommunications
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist -
United States Air Force