Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
As a uniformed Police Officer with over 25 years of service, I was passionate about saving and protecting lives, enforcing the laws for the State of California and the United States Constitution. As a Field Training Officer for the Chico, Red Bluff and Corning Police Departments, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to train newly recruited officers to be safe, respectful, productive and well trained members of each respective department and the communities they worked for.
In addition to training new officers, I also enjoyed training experienced officers. As a certified impact weapons instructor, less lethal munitions instructor, and an Officer in Charge (OIC), I was tasked with conducting regular trainings to ensure officers were well informed and properly trained.
Being passionate about traffic / motorist safety, I excelled in traffic enforcement. As a Traffic Officer, I received training and certifications for Motor Officer, Radar-Lidar, Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation, Impaired Driver Detection, Drug Recognition Expert, Child Passenger Safety Technician, and Vehicle Crash Data Retrieval. I investigated countless serious injury, fatal and property damage only collisions. I also had a career total of approximately one thousand (or more) impaired driving arrests.
I am a seasoned Law Enforcement Professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence, developing investigative leads, completing concise factual reports and testifying in the courtroom. As an Officer in Charge (OIC), I have proven my ability in leading and motivating officers to handle high workloads and difficult situations with community-focused approach.
Skills
Officer In Charge (OIC / acting sergeant)
K-9 Handler (handler protection / apprehension / drug detection)
Motor Officer
Traffic Officer
Advanced Traffic Collision Investigator
Special Weapons and Tatics (SWAT)
Impact Weapon Instructor
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
Less Lethal Weapons Instructor
Crowd Control Team
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement
Child Passenger Safety Technician
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Radar / Lidar Operator
Active Shooter Instructor
Work History
01/2007 to 11/2020Police Officer, Uniformed Road PatrolCity Of Costa Mesa | Ca, CA,
Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
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Dispensed tickets to offenders for traffic violations.
Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
06/2001 to 01/2007Police Officer, Uniformed Road PatrolRed Bluff PoliceDepartment | City, STATE,
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Dispensed tickets to offenders for traffic violations.
Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
07/1996 to 05/2001Police Officer, Uniformed Road PatrolCorning Police Department | City, STATE,
Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to protect validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
Dispensed tickets to offenders for traffic violations.
Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
02/1996 to 06/1996Reserve Police OfficerChico PoliceDepartment | City, STATE,
Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
Expected in GED | Butte Community College, Oroville, GPA:
Expected in 11/1993 | Basic Law Enforcement TrainingButte Law Enforcement Academy, Oroville, CA, GPA:
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