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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
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Criminology knowledge
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Daily living activities educator
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking interventionist
  • Grief counseling
  • Natural leader
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Effective public speaker
  • Managerial background
  • Negotiations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team player
  • Organized
Work History
Police Officer, 12/1990 to Current
Metropolitan Police Department – Washington, DC

  • 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
US Department of State – Washington, DC
  • 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
Charleston County Sheriff Department – Charleston, SC
  • 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
Charleston City Poice Department – Charleston, SC
  • 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 necessaryinformation 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 - 6716 AlexanderBell Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, Md. 21046
Biblical and Religious Education Degree: Biblical and Religious Education, 1999
District of Columbia Bible Institute - Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, 1980
South Carolina State College - Orangeburg, SC
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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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Metropolitan Police Department
  • US Department of State
  • Charleston County Sheriff Department
  • Charleston City Poice Department

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

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