Aaron Falk
Clovis
Summary
Highly motivated individual accustomed to working in hazardous conditions and high stress environments while paying close attention to details and focusing on the task at hand. Flexible and determined to succeed. I have 8 years of law enforcement experience between the Army and Civilian agencies. I have 6 years experience as a Military Working Dog Handler, where I trained and worked a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Clovis Police Department
07.2023 - Current
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Public Safety Aide
Clovis Police Department
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Records Clerk/SOU Admin Assistant
Clovis Police Department
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted with typing, data entry, and answering incoming calls as required.
- Followed confidentially regulations to maintain privacy.
- Updated records with new information.
- Sorted all paperwork and documents alphabetically and according to dates and significance.
- Maintained accuracy of records by verifying accuracy of data in records.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to inquiries and requests for information.
- Archived and disposed of documents according to established policies.
- Compiled, sorted and filed high volume of documents.
- Maintained organized filing system to facilitate easy retrieval of documents.
- Operated office equipment to scan and copy documents.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Military Working Dog Handler
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Developed and led training in preparation for combat
- Maintained security of local areas and performed explosive detection in law enforcement and combat environments.
- Served as liaison between Kennel Master and Veterinarian to maintain welfare of 12-15 military working dogs and make officers aware of any potential situations potentially affecting mission preparedness
- Conducted monthly and annual inventories for explosives
- Safely transported explosives for training military working dogs
- Assisted head trainer with training over 12 military working dog teams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Jutice
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NMHigh School Diploma - undefined
Clovis High School
Clovis, NMSkills
- Area Surveillance
- Maintaining equipment
- Systematically Organized
- Critical Thinking
- Training and development
- Weapons training
- First aid training
- Multi-tasking
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Excellent problem solver
- Observation
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Restraint techniques
- Explosive Detector Dog Handler experience and knowledge
Accomplishments
- Handled 2 Patrol Explosive Detector Dogs for the U.S. Army
- Assisted with maintaining and training 12+ military working dogs
- Used Microsoft Excel to maintain military working dog training spreadsheets
- Completed a 10 month deployment as a Patrol Explosive Detector Dog Handler in multiple provinces in Afghanistan with U.S. Army Special Forces
- Completed multiple V.I.P. missions including POTUS and SECDEF
- Trained and supervised 6 personnel
- Served on a security detail during the Bataan Death March in 2016
- Competed in the Bataan Death March in 2018
Affiliations
- Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2017
Certification
Certified Military Police Soldier, Military Working Dog Handler Course, United States Army Basic Leader Course, Certificate of Achievement, United States Marine Corps Military Working Dog Deployment Training Course, Military Working Dog Training School Train-the Trainer Program, United States Marine Corps Certificate of Contamination Oleoresin Capsicum (OC spray), Taser Training Academy Taser Electronic Control Device for Taser X26E device, ATF NORT, ATF HME training for military working dogs.
Awards and Certifications
ATF National Oder Recognition Test x2, Certificate of achievement x2, Basic Leadership Course, Army Achievement Medal x2, Military Working Dog Handler Course, Military Working Dog Train The Trainer Course, Army Military Police OSUT.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Awards
Army Achievement Medal x2, Certificate of Achievement x2, ATF National Oder Recognition Test (NORT) x2
Timeline
Police Officer
Clovis Police Department
07.2023 - Current
Public Safety Aide
Clovis Police Department
04.2023 - 07.2023
Records Clerk/SOU Admin Assistant
Clovis Police Department
11.2020 - 04.2023
Military Working Dog Handler
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Clovis High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Jutice
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Clovis Community College
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