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POLICE OFFICER
Professional Summary
I have had over 30 years in Law Enforcement experience. I have severed in every level of law enforcement, from patrolman to Management. And from city to Federal law enforcement
Skills
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Work History
Police Officer, 12/1990 to Current
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
Diplomatic Security, 08/1989 to 11/1990
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and responded when needed.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Secured all doors in the office and main building after hours.
- Screened all passengers, crew members and employees for weapons and contraband.
- Performed surveillance of suspects using binoculars, cameras and camcorders.
Sheriff Deputy, 06/1988 to 11/1989
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
Police Officer, 01/1986 to 06/1988
Company Name – City, State
Company Name – City, State
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
Education
Master of Science: Masters of Management Science, Police Executive Leadership Program, May 2009
Johns Hopkins University - City, State
Johns Hopkins University - City, State
Biblical and Religious Education Degree: Biblical and Religious Education, 1999
District of Columbia Bible Institute - City, State
District of Columbia Bible Institute - City, State
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, 1980
South Carolina State College - City, State
South Carolina State College - City, State
Accomplishments
* Fraternal Order of Police
* National Black Police Association
* South Carolina State University Alumni Association
* President, Criminal Justice Association, South Carolina State University
* Deans List, South Carolina State University
* Council of the District of Columbia Community Service Recognition
Resolution Award
* Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association
Military / United States Army
* First Lieutenant, Military Police Officer 1980-1985
* Company Commander 1981-1983
* Battalion Intelligence Officer 1983-1985
* Top Secret security Clearance
* Honorable Discharge
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School Attended
- Johns Hopkins University
- District of Columbia Bible Institute
- South Carolina State College
Job Titles Held:
- Police Officer
- Diplomatic Security
- Sheriff Deputy
Degrees
- Master of Science : Masters of Management Science, Police Executive Leadership Program , May 2009
Biblical and Religious Education Degree : Biblical and Religious Education , 1999
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice , 1980
