Your Name
Summary
Highly-motivated Police Chief with over 33 years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision and management. I have advanced leadership skills and extensive knowledge of the legal system. I communicate effectively with others and help to motivate them to make positive life changes. I offer expertise in the development of public outreach initiatives and strong advocacy networks with a high level of performance in relationship-building and decision-making.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Chief
Bellingham City Of
02.2005 - 01.2011
- Responded to all inquiries from the general public in a prompt and professional manner.
- Increased recreational program offerings for community members of all ages.
- Improved staff morale and reduced employee turnover.
- Co-created the annual budget and submitted it to the city council for review and approval.
- Gathered and analyzed data for studies and reports and made recommendations based on findings.
- Drafted and edited written materials including agendas for city council meetings.
- Collaborated with members of the city staff, other public agencies and private organizations.
Lieutenant Commander
Los Rios Community College District
02.1993 - 01.2005
- Investigated violent crimes each year, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, child abuse and domestic violence.
- Organized and executed many undercover surveillance operations using electronic recording equipment.
- Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
- Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
- Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS.
- Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in the detective unit.
Police Sergeant
City Of Lafayette Co
02.1986 - 01.1992
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- 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.
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Police Officer
Dickinson Police Department
, STATE
07.1978 - 10.1986
- 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 suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- 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.
Education
Police Staff and Command
Northwestern Univeristy
Chicago, IL2000
Investigations Management
FBI National Academy
Quantico, VA1991
Skills
- Crime prevention expertise
- Special task forces
- Domestic violence prevention
- Emergency planning
- Search and seizure procedures
- Traffic control
- Interrogation techniques
- Exemplifies integrity
- Calm in emergency situations
- Background checks
- Forensic science
- Homeland Security Physical Risk Assessment Training
- Crime trend analysis
- Crisis intervention specialist
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Self-defense expert
- Quality assurance
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Executive presentation development
- Project management skills
Additional Information
I have completed over 2900 hours of P.O.S.T. certified training. My career motto has always been, "I work for the people" and I believe my past decisions will reflect that belief. In my last position as Chief, I managed a department of 26 sworn and 16 non-sworn personnel with a budget of just over $3,000,000.00. I belong to several civic minded groups and serve on over 10 civic committees.
Timeline
Police Chief
Bellingham City Of
02.2005 - 01.2011
Lieutenant Commander
Los Rios Community College District
02.1993 - 01.2005
Police Sergeant
City Of Lafayette Co
02.1986 - 01.1992
Police Officer
Dickinson Police Department
07.1978 - 10.1986
Police Staff and Command
Northwestern Univeristy
Investigations Management
FBI National Academy