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POLICE OFFICER
Summary

Dedicated and purpose driven Law Enforcement Officer with 6 successful years of service within the City of Atlanta Police Department (APD). Exceptional comprehension and application of Federal, State and Local laws. Reliable officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety and decreasing crime rates.

Experience
POLICE OFFICER
October 2009 to CurrentATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT - Atlanta, GA
  • Enforce and investigate criminal and traffic statutes of the State of Georgia, and more specifically in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
  • Investigate criminal and traffic offenses and analyze incidents to determine if any laws had been violated.
  • Respond to an array of incidents to include, but not limited to, traffic crashes and fatalities, hit and runs, assault and battery to sexual assaults.
  • Interview complainants, witnesses, victims, and suspects of crimes ranging from minor traffic offenses to major criminal drug offenses.
  • These offenses are, but not limited to, felonious possession and distribution of controlled substances, and possession of concealed weapons.
  • Provide first-response and secure accident and crime scenes to ensure safety of people and property and assess injured.
  • Apply first aid to stabilize as much as possible, call for appropriate resources, and diverted traffic.
  • Back up fellow officers, arriving quickly and supporting in any capacity to facilitate safety and criminal apprehension.
  • Liaise with other law enforcement agencies on matters under investigation.
  • Prepare initial offense and arrests reports, complete criminal investigation reports (misdemeanors and felonies), obtained confessions, kept abreast and implemented current legal and administrative findings.
  • Present evidence and testified in legal proceedings to include: evidence suppression hearings, preliminary hearings, grand juries, and criminal trials.
  • Plan, organize, and conduct enforcement operations such as warrants, seizures and searches of persons and property.
ARMED DRIVER GUARD
May 2009 to October 2009DUNBAR AMORED - Chicago, IL
  • Provides responsible, reliable and secure transport of cash, securities, jewelry, and other valuable cargo for financial institutions, businesses, and other customers.
  • At all times follows heightened security protocol and safety procedures,
  • Provide outstanding customer service, and demonstrates competence ensuring accuracy in all delivery and receipt of cargo.
  • Demonstrates security awareness by assuring all packages picked up for transport were signed for and inspected prior to leaving the premises.
  • I actively employ the use of all senses to assess threat conditions and report any and all suspicious activity to law enforcement officials.
HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Police Officer of the Year Award- Atlanta Bar Association- September 12, 2015


Meritorious Service Award- Atlanta Police Department- September 23, 2014 - The Departments second highest award is presented to an employee for performing a lifesaving deed and/or some other act far beyond the call of duty for the lifesaving efforts in rescuing a young child who had fallen into the pool.


Other Awards received for the above mentioned lifesaving effort: 


  • Commendation For Excellence Award (300 Club of Atlanta Association) - October 16, 2014
  • Positive Policing Award- The Greater Atlanta Chapter of ASIS International- May 14, 2015
  • Bravery & Heroic Acts Service Honoree (The House of Hope Atlanta) 2014

SKILLS

Technical 

• Proficient in criminal investigation and victim interviewing

• Trained in self defense and usage of police weapons

• Efficient in evidence gathering and making arrests

• Skilled in case filing for court hearings and well practiced in court testifying


Management 

• Well-versed in filing and documenting a case

• Ability to gather and file relevant data and information regarding the individual with complaint

• Skilled in forwarding emergency requests to relevant area officers and responding to emergency telephone calls


Public Dealing 

• Adept at talking to general public politely and respectfully

• Ability to demonstrate assertiveness and integrity

• Skilled in maintaining discipline while dealing with mobs

• Track record of handling culturally diverse populations in trouble with compassion and understanding


Communication 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Well versed in coordinating with patrol officers via wireless device

• Matchless ability to write reports and fill inventories while going off duty on daily basis

• Exceptional presentation skills and experiences in spreading awareness regarding criminal activities and safety practices among general public


Analytical 

• Proven ability to categorize incoming information and creating an instant mental picture

• Skilled in preparing case history for criminal cases

• Exceptional observational skills

• Sound ability to pay attention to minute details that might come in handy during criminal case proceedings at a later stage

• Gifted with insightful thinking leading to valuable crime preventive measures


Physical 

• Flawless sense of hearing and a sharp vision

• Ability to run fast and remain standing for up to five or six hours

Highlights

  • Field Training Officer Certification, 2012
  • Crisis Intervention Team Training, 2012
  • Lidar Operator Course, 2012
  • Low Light Firearms Skills Training, 2012
  • Vehicle Pullovers Training, 2011
  • Patrol Rifle Certification, 2013
  • SWAT Certification, 2013
  • Special Operations Section Motors, 2014
Education
Bachelor's of Science : Criminal Justice , 2009Saint Francis University - Joliet, IL

Criminal Justice

Master of Science : Business ManagementUniversity of St. Francis - Joliet, IL

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
  • DUNBAR AMORED

School Attended

  • Saint Francis University
  • University of St. Francis

Job Titles Held:

  • POLICE OFFICER
  • ARMED DRIVER GUARD

Degrees

  • Bachelor's of Science : Criminal Justice , 2009
    Master of Science : Business Management

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