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POLICE OFFICER
Summary

Police Officer with over 8 years handling difficult situations. Maintains level headed and calm disposition. Ready to build strong community relationships and advance positive police reputation.

Skills
  • Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
  • Arrest techniques
  • Surveillance expert
  • Search and seizure laws familiarity
  • Radar speed measurement
  • Department accreditation procedures
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • Calm under pressure
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Human relations
Experience
Police Officer | 06/2012 to Current
City ofNorwalk - Norwalk, CT
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Gathered preliminary investigation information, including [Type] and [Type] as first responder to crime scenes.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Fostered rapport with school personnel and students to build trust and cultivate communication.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and properly handled all equipment, weapons and materials.
  • Developed public outreach initiatives, including youth events, neighborhood watches and D.A.R.E. instruction.
  • Boosted community safety by performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
  • Successfully processed hundreds of tips while receiving information and initiating investigations for speedy resolutions.
  • Cultivated working relationships with colleagues, executives and community members to build trust and communication.
  • Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
  • Executed search warrants, affidavits and other legal documents.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas.
  • Contributed to criminal court cases and hearings by providing testimony under oath.
  • Supported community outreach initiatives by implementing school crisis and safety plan.
  • Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Responded quickly to dispatch, taking appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, alarms and bomb threats within approximately 3 minutes of calls.
  • Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to promote public safety and facilitate vehicular flow.
  • Diffused tense situations by remaining calm.
  • Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
  • Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
Bookkeeper | 07/2001 to 06/2012
Continuum International Inc. - Danbury, CT
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
  • Issued payments to vendors and suppliers on bi-weekly basis.
  • Reviewed and calculated payroll to promote timely disbursement of paychecks.
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by preparing bank reconciliations, managing field audits and reviewing accounting records for accuracy.
  • Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.
  • Supported human resources by certifying and processing payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks with zero lag time.
  • Supervised payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.
  • Tracked expenses and entered deposits into Oracle Financials while reconciling monthly bank accounts to verify accuracy.
  • Communicated with Company Owner about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues.
  • Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
  • Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
  • Assisted senior leadership by processing any requested documents within anticipated timeframes.
IT Technician | 07/2001 to 06/2012
Continuum International Inc. - Danbury, CT
  • Set up new desktop systems and configured laptops for incoming employees, loading required software and server permissions.
  • Configured new employee work stations, including all hardware, software and peripheral devices.
  • Conferred with vendors to obtain replacement hardware or software and escalate more complex concerns.
  • Updated software versions with patches and new installations to close security loopholes and protect users.
  • Removed malware and viruses from laptops and desktop systems using specialized software.
  • Responded to assistance requests from users and directed individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Performed daily maintenance of computer systems to keep network processes fluid.
  • Installed and configured printers and scanners, resetting default device passwords to prevent cyber attacks.
  • Assisted end-users with software and hardware troubleshooting to determine causes of system malfunction.
  • Researched, documented and escalated support cases to higher levels of support when unable to resolve issues using available resources.
Education and Training
Western Connecticut State Univer - Danbury, CT
Some College (No Degree)
Psychology
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • City of Norwalk
  • Continuum International Inc.

School Attended

  • Western Connecticut State Univer

Job Titles Held:

  • Police Officer
  • Bookkeeper
  • IT Technician

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)

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