Police Officer Resume Example

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.

• 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.