Desmond Waters

Georgia POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer with extensive experience in corrections and patrol operations. Proven expertise in inmate management, traffic enforcement, and specialized drone operations, contributing to effective community safety and officer safety. Committed to professionalism and sound judgment in high-stress environments.

Deputy Sheriff - Georgia POST Certified at Fayette County Sheriff's Office (2025-06 – Present)

Perform law enforcement duties in accordance with Georgia law, agency policy, and established procedures. Served in specialized Drone Unit, focusing on aerial operations.

• Responded to calls for service, conducted investigations, enforced traffic laws, and maintained public safety.
• Conducted traffic stops, assisted with traffic-related investigations, and responded to collision scenes.
• Recognize and document indicators of impairment during traffic enforcement operations.
• Prepare detailed and accurate incident, arrest, and investigative reports.
• Maintained effective communication with citizens, victims, witnesses, suspects, fellow deputies, and emergency personnel to ensure coordinated public safety efforts.
• Exercise sound judgment and appropriate officer-safety practices during routine and high-risk encounters.
• Utilize specialized training and equipment in support of law enforcement operations.
• Participated in specialized unit operations.
• Georgia POST Certification Number: PBLE2025O259313
• Operate small unmanned aircraft systems in support of law enforcement operations.
• Assist with aerial observation, scene documentation, searches, and other authorized public-safety missions.
• Utilize drone technology to provide aerial intelligence and situational awareness to personnel in the field.
• Maintain compliance with applicable FAA requirements and agency procedures.
• Obtained FAA Certification for drone operations, ensuring compliance.

Detention Officer - Georgia POST Certified at Fayette County Sheriff's Office (2023-11 – 2025-06)

Supervised and managed incarcerated individuals while maintaining order and security within the detention facility. Specialized experience in the management and control of violent or combative inmate populations.

• Maintained the safety and security of inmates, detention personnel, visitors, and facility property.
• Monitored inmate behavior to identify and address security, disciplinary, and safety concerns, enhancing overall facility security.
• Assisted with inmate movement, searches, restraints, and other detention-related security operations.
• Responded to disturbances and other incidents requiring immediate intervention.
• Worked effectively in high-stress environments while maintaining professionalism and situational awareness.
• Followed established detention policies, procedures, and officer-safety protocols.
• Coordinated with fellow detention officers and supervisors during routine and emergency operations.
• Executed violent inmate extraction response procedures during high-risk situations, maintaining safety for all involved and restoring order.
• Applied various techniques for safely restraining inmates during transport or disturbances.
• Conducted cell extraction operations to safely remove disruptive inmates from their cells.
• Employed close-quarters defensive tactics to protect self and others during confrontations.
• Engaged in close-arms combat training to effectively manage physical confrontations.
• Monitored inmate behaviors to identify and manage potential security threats.
• Implemented strategies for controlling inmate populations to ensure facility safety.
• Coordinated high-risk inmate movements to ensure safe and secure transfers, minimizing risks to personnel and inmates.
• Participated in team-based responses to address and resolve institutional disturbances.
• Prioritized officer safety by coordinating tactical responses during critical incidents.

High School Diploma – Fayette County High School (2022-05)