Police Officer Resume Example

Sergeant responsibilities consisted of "people management" as well as ensuring Officers supervised preformed their duties efficiently and effectively. When necessary answering calls for service, ensuring safety of co-workers, members of The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Community, as well as patrons, and property of Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Effecting arrest when necessary. Review of non-arrest .arrest reports and arrest warrants.

• Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
• Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
• Managed team of 3 to 6 employees across patrol division, including establishing and enforcing performance policies.
• Supervised crowds at busy events, including clubs, concerts and general casino events to prevent injuries.

During a twenty year tenure with The New Haven Police Department, I've had various responsibilities.

Officer duties consisted of responding to calls for service, ensuring safety of co-workers, public, and property, while displaying and maintaining professionalism, compassion, and integrity. Effected numerous arrest (via arrest warrant and custodial ), all with minimal Internal Affairs complaints lodged by community members. Established strong personal relationships within the community as a result of working closely with its residents. Proud to have been part of a team that helped improve quality of life of the community that was served. Received various awards of recognition and merit for service.

• Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and various criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Responded on average to 10-20 calls for service per shift
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with members of the community and the police department to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect "street" crimes.

Detective duties of approximately seven years consisted of conducting in depth and details investigations of various crimes as referred to by Patrol Division. Various responsibilities consisted of time and case management, case prioritization, conducting interviews, preparing and completing arrest warrant applications, and testifying under oath in a court of law. Received various awards of recognition and merit for service while holding rank of Detective.

• Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information, including corroborated and uncorroborated information.
• Managed hundreds to thousands tips and applied information to solve complex cases.
• Appeared in court and testified under oath in Murder and Serious Assault cases
• Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
• Initiated and concluded investigations of serious assaults, sexual assaults, robberies/burglaries, and narcotics. To contribute in maintaining community safety and well-being.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
• Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
• Preserved all evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
• Gathered, assembled and preserved facts, statements and evidence to use in various case investigation types for use in legal actions in court proceedings.
• Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
• Thoroughly investigated various criminal acts, including serious assaults, sexual assaults, robberies/burglaries, and narcotics acts.

Sergeant responsibilities consisted of "people management " as well as ensuring Officers supervised preformed their duties efficiently and effectively. Review of non-arrest .arrest reports and arrest warrants. Front Desk Supervisor duties that entailed occasionally fielding civilian complaints against Officers via phone or in person, fielding and directing phone calls from civilians and other Police personnel, handling and securing evidence seized by Officers, handling various documents pertaining to court/arrest, evidence, and bonds. Occasionally assuming the roll as Shift Commander which entailed ensuring the shift had adequate Officer coverage, organizing coverage for multiple hospital post, conducting roll call, and when necessary contacting The Chief Of Police in the event of a major incident(s).

• Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
• Supervised between 10-25 per shift
• Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Managed shift schedules, including granting or denying leave requests and obtaining coverage for shortages.
• Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
• Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
• Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
• Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.