Patrol Sergeant/K-9 Unit Resume Example

I have been employed with the Albany County Sheriff's Office for over ten years. I am currently the Patrol Sergeant/K-9 Unit assigned to the patrol division. I supervise and oversee the entire patrol division to include four Corporals and 18 Deputies. My job responsibilities include reviewing field reports, oversee and manage the entire division schedule, approve/deny time off and training requests, conduct shift briefing, oversee the K-9 team to include training and yearly certifications, respond to calls for service, review and approve timesheets, review and approve use of force reports, conduct vehicle pursuit debriefs, on call for K-9 response 24/7, on call 24/7 and team leader for back country search and rescue etc. In conjunction with the aforementioned, I have also engaged in the following:

• Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
• Backed up patrol Deputies during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Guided Deputies through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
• Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
• Inspected Deputies and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
• Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public. [Location].
• Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of Sheriff's Deputies and special teams.
• Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
• Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public.
• Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
• Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
• Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Patrolled [Type] location to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
• Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
• Collaborated with court prosecutors and testified in court in support of [Number] cases per year.
• Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, including directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and carrying people from dangerous areas.