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0-5 years of experience
Managed the full spectrum of law enforcement, fire and emergency services, and antiterrorism and base security for over 47,000 military and civilians from over 78 organizations (including the [company name]).
- Supervised over 254 personnel, which included the fire department, law enforcement center, military police, Army civilian police, and security guard force.
- Actively coordinated with federal, state, and local emergency service officials establishing mutual aid agreements that directly aided Fort Meade and saved over $100K.
- Scored 95% on the 2008 Army force protection assessment – assessment team chief noted, “It’s the best physical security program that we have seen.”
- Exercised and managed a budget that averaged $2.5 million per year; upgraded all police and fire department equipment and vehicles with new and advanced technology.
6-10 years of experience
Michigan State Police trained Emergency Manager, Director of Lake Odessa Emergency Management.
- Founded Ionia County Chapter of M.A.D.D., Ionia Area Investigators, initiated D.A.R.E. Program.
- Supervised three full time and eight part time officers and reserve unit.
- New Chief’s school and supervisory training.
- Initiated Reserve Program, Awarded First Place through Michigan Municipal League.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw the Bunnell Police Department, staffed by 18 employees, operating with an annual budget of approximately $1 million. The [company name] is the county seat of Flagler County with a population of approximately 2650 residents and is the second largest city in land mass in the State of Florida at 136 square miles.
- Directly reported to the City Manager; operated with general guidance from the City Commission and Mayor.
- Focused on a number of priorities, including reducing violent crime and gun violence; fostering community engagement; police recruitment; training and integrity; and the use of technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness with budget challenges.
- Managed operational issues and motivated officers and employees.
- Oversaw the following operations, which were not limited to Records/Evidence, Personnel and Human Resources, Planning and Research/Crime Analysis, Education and Training, and Facilities Management, Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations, Public Information and Internal Investigations.
6-10 years of experience
Increased Technology Use – Laptops in patrol cars, in-car cameras, laser traffic enforcement, computerized report writing, computerized database management.
- Created Departmental website increasing communication/education with citizens, supplying all content.
- Created “Police Commission” to adjudicate citizen complaints against police.
- Developed formal “Rules, Regulations & Policy Manual, ” wrote press releases to Monroe Evening News that required little editing for newspaper publication.
- Worked with multiple agencies to coordinate activities.
0-5 years of experience
Provided executive management and leadership to 156 military and civilian law enforcement professionals
- Guides operations for the protection of 16,000 people and 4 Billion dollars of Department of Defense assets
- Oversee quality control and evaluations to ensure local, federal and military standards
- Directed 1.5 million dollar operational budget, established accountability of expenditures
10+ years of experience
Resume’ scaled down to relevant skills for part-time positions that I am seeking.
- Chief point of contact for the Police Department’s public e-mail. Evaluated, distributed, and answered accordingly.
- Department administrator for the CRM system (Citizen Management Request through City website). Primary contact, answered questions and inquiries, investigated complaints, resolved problems and concerns, explained laws and ordinances, referred when appropriate.
- Acted as liaison to various public organizations, local government, state agencies, and the general public.
- Experienced in handling citizen complaints with a successful record of problem resolution.
- “Dealing with Difficult People†trained.
- Primary contact/Coordinator for individuals seeking Massage, Taxi, Solicitor, Bingo Permits.
- Experienced Receptionist. First Receptionist and third employee to be hired by the City of San Ramon. Transferred to the Police Department and was the sole department receptionist/clerk for approximately 12 years.
- Acted as an occasional information resource advisor to the Police Chief
10+ years of experience
Supervised all day to day activities and accountability of 14 Military Police Reserve Units located throughout six New England States, totaling 1,195 Police officers.
- Responsible for over $14 million dollars’ worth of equipment with no losses.
- Responsible to create police training programs of instruction and curriculum materials including, lesson plans, illustrative slides/overheads, practical exercises and post instruction tests for all police personnel.
- Responsible to travel to several mobilization sites to provide necessary police and combat training to pre-mobilizing units.
- Possessed a Top Secret government clearance, and member of personnel reliability program (PRP)
- Completed Equal Opportunity Advisor School, and certified as a Brigade equal opportunity (EO) representative.
- Supervised the SWAT team, and created active shooter training to all police.
- Received impact life saver award for split second actions taken to save the life of a colleague.
- Recognized by the United States Army Provost Marshall for all of Europe (USAREUR), for actions taken during a hostage crisis.
- Received an impact Achievement Medal for decisive actions taken to “subdue an unruly individual” who was attempting to breach national security.
0-5 years of experience
Chief of Detectives
- Staff responsibility for investigation of homicides, kidnappings, sexual assaults, crimes against children and the elderly, property crimes (including bank robberies, burglaries, credit card fraud, identity theft), narcotic offenses, pharmaceutical diversion, Intelligence (terrorism; both foreign and domestic) and dignitary protection of President, Vice President, dignitaries and foreign heads of state.
- Served as department liaison with the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, Regional Narcotics Unit, and the Organized Crime Bureau of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
- Administered $80 million dollar budget.
- Administered the training, education, and in-service training for over 1,100 personnel.
- Fully responsible for the Personnel Section, including policies and procedures for recruiting, hiring, disciplinary hearings, and when necessary, termination.
- Negotiated contract with Smith & Wesson to purchase all new advanced and safer firearms for all personnel, including future hires, below market rate and payment over three years with no interest.
0-5 years of experience
Chief Administrator for the department; responsible for policy development, control, supervision, and program implementation.
- Responsible for effective delivery of police services to the community.
- Establish department goals, long range plans, objectives, directives, regulations, and procedures based upon the needs of the Town and the Police Department while continually evaluating the effectiveness and responsiveness of the Department.
- Budget preparation and implementation
- Attendance and active participation in community events
- Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of sworn and non-sworn staff
- Prioritize and allocate available resources
- Responsible for the oversight of all police functions including community oriented policing, patrol crime prevention, investigation, traffic enforcement and school services.
10+ years of experience
Served as Watch Commander of assigned shift
- Approve all reports
- Organize and coordinate shift activities including roll call and training
- Respond to calls
- Protected people and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances
6-10 years of experience
- Enforcement of local ordinances and state laws, conduct detailed and complex investigations, make formal arrest, write and keep accurate reports, prepare and execute arrest and search warrants, and testify in court.
- Some of my job duties included supervision of divisional personnel, prepare and submit budget requests, keep active payroll, enforcement and implementation of division policies, and other assigned administrative tasks. During my tenure I also served as the department’s Field Training Officer and Detective.
- Promotions included: Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief of Police
- Awarded: Safe driving award, Police award of Merit, Police Commendation award, Police Achievement award, Firearms Achievement award, and the Mayor’s award of Excellence (twice).
0-5 years of experience
Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate the police, fire and emergency medical activities of Public Safety for the City of Saint Paul Island, Alaska and for the federally recognized Aleut tribe of Saint Paul.
- Prepare annual police, fire and EMS budgets and control expenditures within authorized limits.
- Develop polices, procedures, regulations and ordinances related to public safety. Review department activities relative to changing city requirements and prepare and present plans for improvements
- Serve as an expert on public safety issues for City Council and Tribal Government of Saint Paul Island. Coordinate, attend, and participate in meetings on public safety. Collaborate with Red Cross, Alaska Department of Emergency Management, and United States Coast Guard as needed for natural disaster planning and management.
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