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POLICE OFFICER
Summary
Dedicated, proactive law enforcement professional with extreme experience recruiting, training and motivating large teams. Possess a strong reputation with diverse contacts in the law enforcement field and the community. Highly skilled in staffing, budgeting, policies, procedures integration and overall crime leader with a firm but fair attitude and a reputation for honesty, loyalty and integrity.
Highlights
  • Ability to use good judgment and to problem solve       
  • Capacity for multi-tasking.
  • Ability to be resourceful and show initiative.
  • Demonstrating assertiveness.
  • Possess and demonstrate integrity.
  • Capacity for engaging in teamwork and ability to collaborate.
Experience
Police Officer08/2003 - 05/2015Glendale Fire DepartmentGlendale , AZ

Supervisor: Director Janette James (770) 597-9248

Contact this Supervisor: Yes

Duties:

  • Protect lives and property for the citizens and the public school students.
  • Investigate criminal activities committed on or adjacent to school property.
  • Counsels' public school students in special situations, such as students suspected to be engaged in criminal misconduct, when requested by the principal or the principal designee or by the parent of the student.
  • Assist other law enforcement officers with outside investigations concerning students attending the school(s) to which the SRO is assigned.
  • Provide traffic control during the arrival and departure of students when a school crossing guard is absent.
  • Serves as a liaison between the school(s), community agencies and the Police and Sheriff's offices and disseminate information beneficial to public order and safety.
  • Inform students of their rights and responsibilities as lawful citizens.
  • Participates in campus activities, student organizations and athletic events when invited and feasible.
  • Meet with school officials on a regular basis to evaluate the progress of the truancy referral program.
  • Investigate and follow up on arrests in order to promote a healthy relationship between youth and law enforcement.
  • Respond appropriately for truancy related problems in the community and work with the school and families to reduce truancy.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervision.
Lieutenant08/1995 - 08/2003San Joaquin County, CaStockton , CA

Lieutenant Supervisor: Chief Michael McCain (678) 524-8060

Contact this Supervisor: Yes

Duties:

  • Planned, directed, supervised, controlled and coordinated the activities of the City's police department.
  • Investigated traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
  • Monitored traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
  • Relayed complaints and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
  • Issued citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
  • Conducted investigations and prepared court reports for violent offenders.
  • Supervised the Criminal Investigation Division Directed traffic flow and rerouted traffic in case of emergencies.
  • Informed citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
  • Provided road information to assist motorists and processed prisoners, prepared and maintained records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
  • Inspected public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
  • Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Reviewed facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Testified in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
  • Responded to calls for emergency assistance to include active shooter, suspicious persons, catastrophic events, scenes of crimes/natural disasters and enemy attacks, and makes apprehensions.


Corrections Officer08/1992 - 08/1995State Of MassachusettsGrafton, MA
Supervisor: Major J. Jackson (404) 865-8001
Contact this Supervisor: Yes
Duties:
  • Monitored, supervised, and screened inmate visitor traffic; observed traffic in and around the compound.
  • Supervised inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures; instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervise the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates.
  • Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution.
  • Checked inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and integrity of the institution.
  • Instructed inmates and maintained control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc. Observed for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to a higher authority; counseled with inmates regarding institutional, domestic or emotional adjustment problems.
  • Maintained a record of equipment, supplies and other items; maintained and demonstrated proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures; maintained knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment; instructed inmates in the proper care and use of institutional equipment.
  • Maintained master inmate location counts; setup and received inmate counts and be familiar with the entire operation of the Control Room; initiate and participate in search of inmate recreation areas, work areas, and housing units to prevent the introduction of contraband items.
  • Maintained proper security of inmates being transported; ensure that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority; institute proper restraints as appropriate for inmate's custody classification; check transportation vehicles daily.
  • Operated computerized equipment and oversee construction areas within a facility to assist work crew leaders with general security and safety of the area.  
63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic12/1985 - 09/1989United States ArmyCity , STATEHonorable Discharge
Education
December 2009Bachelor of Science:Georgia State University - Criminal JusticeCity, StateCriminal Justice
May 2005Associate of Applied Science:Georgia Military College - Business AdministrationCity, State
Career Accomplishments
  • DeKalb County School System Police Officer of the Year-2007
  • DeKalb County School System Auxiliary Staff of the Year-2007
  • City of Stone Mountain Police Department Police Officer of the Year-1998
  • City of Stone Mountain Police Department Marksman of the Year-1996
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School Attended

  • Georgia State University
  • Georgia Military College

Job Titles Held:

  • Police Officer
  • Lieutenant
  • Corrections Officer
  • 63B Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

Degrees

  • December 2009 Bachelor of Science : Georgia State University - Criminal Justice
    May 2005 Associate of Applied Science : Georgia Military College - Business Administration

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