Adam Salce
50 Ash Street Stratford,CT
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with a familiarity with street-level narcotics / illegal firearms investigations. I possess strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to effectively address real-time crime and crime prevention. I have made a significant impact in my current role through successful proactive patrol initiatives and relationships built in the field. I have demonstrated the ability to work under pressure, make quick decisions in challenging situations, and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Training Officer (40 Hours Weekly)
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport, CT
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance during exercises and drills to identify areas needing improvement or additional training.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment, tools, and safety protocols to ensure safe working conditions.
- Adapted training strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Developed and monitored progress of individual trainees through regular assessment evaluations.
- Maintained records of all training activities, including attendance, completion status, feedback forms.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Police Officer (40 Hours Weekly)
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport, CT
01.2023 - Current
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports on accidents, crime disturbances, and complaints.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion, and combat skills.
- Conducted many traffic stops following department policy.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, and apprehending suspects.
- Developed criminal informants to assist in street-level narcotics investigations.
- Proficient in lower-tier street-level narcotics investigations.
- Observed court proceedings related to cases involving police work.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Proficient in illegal firearms investigations.
- Proficient in testifying in court.
- Conducted investigations, made arrests, and wrote detailed reports for over 200 arrests.
- Received an award for outstanding patrol performance.
- Patrol Rifle Certification.
Police Officer Recruit (50 Hours Weekly)
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport, CT
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained at the Bridgeport Police Academy full-time for approximately seven months.
- Graduated with top honors, earning the 'Samuel Luciano Award,' presented to the recruit with the highest cumulative GPA.
- Earned a CT Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
- Participated in leadership development programs to enhance decision-making and team management skills.
- Attended various training sessions about law enforcement procedures, tactics, and regulations.
Operations Manager (40 Hours Weekly)
G&B Shellfish Inc
Stratford, CT
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Inspected production areas to identify and correct unsafe or unauthorized practices.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitored cash intake, and maintained store policy updates to eliminate discrepancies.
- Managed pre-inspections, site supervision, site measurements, scheduling, and equipment management.
- Recruited, hired, and trained crew members on the application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, and disciplinary action as necessary.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
- Enforced federal, state, local, and company rules for safety and operations.
Owner (Hours Vary Between 25-30 Hours Weekly)
S&A Shellfish LLC
Seymour, CT
08.2014 - 07.2022
- Communicate with customers and vendors daily.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems, and procedures.
- Appraised inventory levels on a frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Used strong issue-resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Maintain trucks and equipment used for shipping.
- Keep accurate logs of time and temperature variables while shipping shellfish.
- Drive heavy-duty trucks across state lines to shellfish markets day, night, rain, and snow.
- Maintain accurate logs of shellfish sold or purchased.
Captain (40 Hours Weekly)
G&B Shellfish Inc
Stratford, CT
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Adhered to all safety protocols, including assessing weather variables and any other hazards to promote crew and vessel safety.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oil pressure.
- Trained crew members on navigation, boat handling, and medical emergencies.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Maintain the safety of all crew members daily.
- Successfully operate heavy machinery on a day-to-day basis aboard the vessel.
- Catch a certain quota of shellfish daily, return to port, and unload said quota.
Deckhand (40 Hours Weekly)
G&B Shellfish INC
Stratford, CT
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Documented vessel's supplies and equipment inventory.
- Maintained and organized ship's compartments for better efficiency and to easily obtain needed items.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Cleaned fishing gear after each catch was unloaded from the boat.
- Performed minor cleaning to maintain deck, safety equipment and machinery.
- Read and interpreted gauges and fluid levels, reporting problems to captain.
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
- Graded, weighed and measured fish products to ensure quality control.
- Separated products according to grade, size, and color.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CTPOST Certified Police Officer - Criminal Justice
Bridgeport Police Academy
Bridgeport01-2023
State of CT Certified Firefighter 1 / 2. State of CT Operationally Certified in Hazardous Materials -
Fire Training Innovations
New Haven, CT02.2013
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield, CT06-2011
Skills
- Navigation
- Safety
- Self-motivated
- Team Building/Leadership
- Goal attainment
- Organizational Management
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
- Search and seizure laws
- Court preparation
- Arresting suspects
- Crime prevention strategies
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Criminal law
- Patrol
- Crime and intelligence
- Relationship building and management
- Police Vehicle Operation
- Witness interviewing
- Surveillance and patrol
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Detailed report writing
- Fugitive location and apprehension
- Suspect questioning
- Weapons handling
- Firearms proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Evidence processing
Timeline
Field Training Officer (40 Hours Weekly)
Bridgeport Police Department
11.2024 - Current
Police Officer (40 Hours Weekly)
Bridgeport Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Police Officer Recruit (50 Hours Weekly)
Bridgeport Police Department
07.2022 - 01.2023
Operations Manager (40 Hours Weekly)
G&B Shellfish Inc
02.2018 - 07.2022
Owner (Hours Vary Between 25-30 Hours Weekly)
S&A Shellfish LLC
08.2014 - 07.2022
Captain (40 Hours Weekly)
G&B Shellfish Inc
06.2014 - 01.2018
Deckhand (40 Hours Weekly)
G&B Shellfish INC
06.2011 - 05.2014
State of CT Certified Firefighter 1 / 2. State of CT Operationally Certified in Hazardous Materials -
Fire Training Innovations
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Warde High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Sacred Heart University
POST Certified Police Officer - Criminal Justice
Bridgeport Police Academy
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