Police Officer Resume Example Panama City Beach Police Department

POLICE OFFICER

Professional Summary

I am a senior patrol officer with over 5 years of experience with the Panama City Beach Police Department. I pride myself on maintaining a strong moral code and good ethics, and I approach all situations with patience, professionalism, and compassion. Positive relationships and safety of my community have been of the utmost importance to me. I consider my biggest strengths to be in report writing, verbal communication and de-escalation, and analysis and solution of problems. For various reasons which may be discussed upon interview, I intend to leave the law enforcement profession and become part of a civilian work force.

Skills

Knowledge and application of criminal, civil, and traffic laws
Interpersonal communication skills and customer service
Familiarization with computers and criminal databases including FCIC/NCIC, DAVID, and ELVIS
Evidence collection protocols
Interview and interrogation techniques
Community-oriented policing
Emergency management
Crime scene management
Detailed report writing
Criminal investigation
Defensive tactics training

Basic first aid training
Proficiency with various firearms and non-lethal weapons
De-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
Emergency vehicle operation
Court preparation and testimony
Traffic control
Crime prevention and surveillance
Crime trend analysis
Advanced training in DUI detection and enforcement
Recognition of all classes of drugs and related impairment
Police K-9 handling and maintenance

Work History

July 2015-CurrentPolice Officer | Panama City Beach Police Department | Panama City Beach, FL

Proactively patrolled assigned zones to detect and deter suspicious activity and crime
Responded to incidents including but not limited to disturbances, domestic violence, theft, suspicious activity, traffic crashes, deaths, fraud, and civil disputes
Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and traffic crashes and prepared detailed reports of such
Made arrests when applicable for violations of Florida Statutes and municipal ordinances
Booked prisoners into holding cells at the station or transported them to the county jail
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned suspects and witnesses
Enforced traffic laws through use of laser and radar speed measurement devices and other means
Obtained advanced training in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and DUI detection and enforcement, and proactively investigated and arrested motorists who were impaired by drugs or alcohol
Worked closely with the State Attorney's Office by assembling case files for felony offenses and testifying in court
Built excellent rapport and working relationships with businesses and locals through community policing and customer service
Supervised crowds at busy events such as 4th of July and New Year's Eve celebrations, Gulf Coast Jam, Thunder Beach rallies, Ironman competitions, and parades
Dispersed large unruly crowds and unlawful assemblies by identifying and removing instigators and threats
As a senior officer, evaluated case work of other officers when needed to ensure accuracy and efficiency as well as adherence to department policy, state law, and civil rights

December 2014-April 2015Security Officer | L Lance & Associates, LLC | Panama City Beach , FL

Directed guests around the properties, including resorts and condos, and answered questions regarding accessibility
Conducted foot patrols on property, detected suspicious activities, and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions
Prepared reports for various types of incidents and suspicious activity occurring on properties
Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion, and duress and responded when needed
Manned front gates and denied entrance to the properties to unauthorized persons
Assisted first responders in emergency situations

August 2013-December 2014Electronics Sales Associate | Sears | Panama City , FL

Utilized highly developed interpersonal and people skills to approach customers and engage them in conversations
Checked to see if requested items were available from the store's inventory, or contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability
Applied knowledge of electronics products, including TV's, sound systems, and personal computers to educate prospects and customers
Stayed up-to-date on current promotions, sales, and special events to impart such information to customers
Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash registers
Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior

Education

2013Law EnforcementGulf Coast State College, Panama City, FL

Completed all basic recruit training in accordance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, and obtained Florid State Law Enforcement Certification
Graduated at the top of my class with the Charles H. Abbott Award for Academic Excellence and the Kevin S. Kight Memorial Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Award

2012Bachelor of Science: CriminologyFlorida State University, Panama City, FL

Studied and completed courses in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Human Behavior, Homeland Security, Police Management, Interview and Interrogation, Psychology and various other subjects
Made the Dean's List three semesters
Accepted into the Garnet Key Honor Society
Graduated with 3.875 cumulative GPA

IntelligenceMercyhurst College, Erie, PA

Attended Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies from 2008 until 2009 but left due to financial reasons and relocation back to Florida
Studied and completed courses in National Security Intelligence and Law Enforcement Intelligence
Conducted an in depth country study of Madagascar during its coup and prepared research, flow charts, and briefings on its military, economics, politics, geography, etc
Attended seminars related to law enforcement intelligence, including gang violence
Completed work studies alongside program director Robert Heibel, former FBI Deputy Chief of Counter-Terrorism

2010Associate of Arts: General LiteratureGulf Coast Community College, Panama City, FL

Studied and completed courses in Photography, Video Production, Microcomputer Applications, World Religion, and various other subjects
Spent a week in South America, studying in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands as part of an honors symposium
Enrolled in honors program

Accomplishments

Received Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award in 2017, 2018, and 2019 for being one of the top 3 DUI enforcement officers in my agency as well as one of the top 30 DUI enforcement officers in the region

Certifications

Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification
TASER Conducted Electronic Weapons (CEW) Certification
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Certification
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving (ARIDE) Certification
Breath Test Operator (BTO) Certification

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Panama City Beach Police Department
L Lance & Associates, LLC
Sears

School Attended

Gulf Coast State College
Florida State University
Mercyhurst College
Gulf Coast Community College

Job Titles Held:

Police Officer
Security Officer
Electronics Sales Associate

Degrees

Law Enforcement
Bachelor of Science : Criminology
Intelligence
Associate of Arts : General Literature

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