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POLICE OFFICER
Summary

Qualified law enforcement officer with over 22 years of experience in numerous law enforcement roles. Excellent leadership and decision-making abilities with senior management experience. Excels at handling difficult situations while maintaining a level head and calm disposition. Looking to apply skills and life lessons to a new career.

Skills
  • Surveillance expert
  • Data-driven approaches
  • Defensive driving training
  • Surveillance and covert operations
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • Law enforcement
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Evidence collection and evaluation
  • Experience leading law enforcement officers during natural disasters and high profile events
  • Created security plans for dignitaries to include former Vice President Dick Cheney, NC Representative Bob Etheridge, and NC Senator Jesse Helms.
  • Exceptional problem solver
Experience
Clayton Police Department | Clayton, NCPolice Officer12/2007 - 06/2020
  • Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Liaised with school counselors and administrators regarding juvenile offenders (SRO).
  • Conducted stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
  • Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
  • Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and completing reports as necessary.
  • Promoted community outreach initiatives by developing school crisis and safety plans.
  • Investigated calls and complaints involving fire, theft, accident and hazard reports.
  • Served on numerous department committees such as the Mission, Vision, and Values committee, Department Memorial committee, and Policy Review committee.
  • Designated Field Training Officer.
  • Designated Crime Scene Field ID Tech.
  • Served as the department's first School Resource Officer for three schools serving over 2,500 students.
WakeMed Campus Police | Raleigh, NCDeputy Chief of Police06/2006 - 12/2007
  • Oversaw police staff certification and training on current law enforcement techniques and procedures.
  • Increased efficiency by developing strategies to improve investigative processes and procedures.
  • Mentored and coached employees by motivating and providing constructive feedback.
  • Managed department budget and approved fund expenditures.
  • Set up investigations of major crimes and coordinated related actions with federal and state law enforcement agencies.
  • Performed operations management oversight for employment, administrative functions, logistics and safety.
  • Law enforcement liaison for the United States Secret Service and Capitol Police Dignitary Protection Division.
  • Conducted employee evaluations to review performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance achievement of organizational goals.
WakeMed Campus Police | Raleigh, NCPolice Captain/Major02/2003 - 05/2006
  • Oversaw and controlled purchasing, maintenance and inventory of departmental equipment, vehicles and property.
  • Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
  • Participated in development and administration of department's annual budget.
  • Planned, assigned and supervised patrol activities and investigative operations.
  • Assisted in development of departmental goals and strategies.
  • Coordinated activities between sworn and non-sworn personnel.
  • Studied crime reports to identify trends and strategize patrol and investigative responses.
  • Created and implemented a successful career ladder program, TASER program, methamphetamine training program, workplace violence prevention program, and served as a certified law enforcement general instructor.
  • Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
WakeMed Campus Police | Raleigh, NCInvestigator, Sergeant, Lieutenant01/1999 - 02/2003
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
  • Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
  • Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
  • Anticipated problem areas and installed/arranged for covert surveillance and other detection devices to apprehend criminal offenders.
  • Trained subordinate officers on investigative techniques and results-driven intelligence operations.
Education and Training
Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville, NCSome College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice
  • 3.51 GPA
  • 37 college credits earned
Johnston Community College | Smithfield, NCCertificate in Basic Law Enforcement Training11/1998
  • 95.62% GPA
  • 579 curriculum hours
Johnston Community College | Smithfield, NCSome College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice
  • 3.64 GPA
  • Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honor society
  • 48 college credits earned
Mercyhurst University | Erie, PAACT 120 Certification in Criminal Justice04/1998
  • 92.88% GPA
  • 520 curriculum hours
Mercyhurst University | Erie, PASome College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice
  • 3.10 GPA
  • 15 college credits earned
Penn State University - Shenango | Sharon, PASome College (No Degree) in Business Administration
  • 2.90 GPA
  • 21 college credits earned
Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NCCertificate in Instructor Training06/2001

Certified as a General Instructor by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Division (expired).

North Carolina Justice Academy | Smithfield NCCertificate in Police Law Institute06/2011
Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NCCertificate in Criminal Investigation10/2000
Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NCCertificate in Personnel Law03/2011
Johnston Community College | Smithfield, NCCertificate in Crisis Intervention Certification10/2014
Sirchie | Youngsville, NCCertificate in Crime Scene Technology And Evidence Collection04/2010
Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NCCertificate in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design06/2019
Accomplishments
  • Recognized as 2019 Employee of the Year for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Awarded the Meritorious Service Ribbon - Clayton Police Department 2019.
  • Unit Commendation Ribbon - Clayton Police Department 2018.
  • American Legion 2019 Best of the Best - Leonard Moore Post 71.
  • 15 Exceeds Expectations Performance Indicator Reports from the Clayton Police Department.
  • 2009 and 2010 Town of Clayton Employee of the Year nominations.
  • Advanced Law Enforcement Certification - Awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission - February 2009
  • Certificate of Commendation - Raleigh Police Department 2007
  • ASIS Legion of Excellence (Law Enforcement Appreciation) - Awarded by the Triangle Chapter 119 - 2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation - PEPSI America Sails Deployment to Beaufort NC - 2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Awarded by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services - 2005
  • Valor Service Ribbon - for the service to the state of Mississippi and citizens of Hancock County during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina - 2005
  • WakeMed Circle of Quality Service Award (top 3% of employees) - 2004
  • Additional awards and certificates provided upon request.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Clayton Police Department
  • WakeMed Campus Police

School Attended

  • Coastal Carolina Community College
  • Johnston Community College
  • Mercyhurst University
  • Penn State University - Shenango
  • Wake Technical Community College
  • North Carolina Justice Academy
  • Sirchie

Job Titles Held:

  • Police Officer
  • Deputy Chief of Police
  • Police Captain/Major
  • Investigator, Sergeant, Lieutenant

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice
    Certificate in Basic Law Enforcement Training
    Some College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice
    ACT 120 Certification in Criminal Justice
    Some College (No Degree) in Criminal Justice
    Some College (No Degree) in Business Administration
    Certificate in Instructor Training
    Certificate in Police Law Institute
    Certificate in Criminal Investigation
    Certificate in Personnel Law
    Certificate in Crisis Intervention Certification
    Certificate in Crime Scene Technology And Evidence Collection
    Certificate in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

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