Amber Belanger
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Passionate public safety professional with over 12 years of experience in patrol, community policing, and crime prevention seeking a Police Officer position with the Altamonte Springs Police Department. Driven by a deep commitment to protecting others, building trust within the community, and serving with integrity, I am eager to return to the profession that has always been my true calling. m
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Manager/Security Consultant
Critical Intervention Services
01.2023 - 01.2026
- As the MetroWest Public Safety Manager, my role was to supervise the performance of eight public safety officers focusing on crime prevention and community relationships throughout MetroWest, Orlando. This role involves managing social media posts and community content, coordinating interviews and hiring, and conducting weekly community outreach while overseeing staff schedules and emergencies. It included handling Orlando Police Department invoices, crime trend communications, and attending community meetings. Additionally, responsibilities include coordinating events like Food Truck Connection and National Night Out, MusicWORKS, and conducting regular inventory checks and inspections with MetroWest Master Association.
- As a Security Consultant for CIS, I worked with multifamily and apartment communities to ensure compliance with Florida House Bill 837 by conducting and coordinating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments and advising property owners on required safety and security standards. This included evaluating physical security features such as lighting, access control, camera systems, and door and window hardware, as well as reviewing policies, training requirements, and documentation to help properties meet statutory requirements. My work supported both resident safety and liability protection for property owners by aligning their communities with Florida’s crime-prevention and risk-reduction standards.
Sergeant, North Region
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Supervised the performance of police personnel under my command. Responsible for overseeing, organizing, training and directing activities of assigned law enforcement personnel, shift size averaging 10. Administrative duties included scheduling, record keeping, approving memorandums, proposals, reviewing body camera footage, response to resistance reports, crash reports.
Deputy Sheriff, Community Policing and Public Affairs
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
10.2015 - 10.2019
- Represented Seminole County Sheriff's Office in multiple community events with responsibilities including planning and coordination, venue selection, budget management, vendor selection and safety. Worked with media to promote positive image, provided interviews working as ambassador to Sheriff.
Deputy Sheriff, Assigned to Patrol
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Highly responsible and visible position dedicated to the protection of life and property, preserving public peace, preventing crimes, and arresting violators of the law. Enforced all ordinances and laws, performed other related work duties as assigned and/or required.
Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Officer
South Daytona Police Department
08.2011 - 04.2015
- Responsibilities included enforcing the law, protecting the public, detecting and preventing crime, completing assignments from supervisors, using preventative methods to stop crime and participating in community safety programs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business and Management
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. 05.2011
Skills
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Writing
- Cultural Awareness
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- 2017 SCSO Luis Menendez Award
- 2018 SCSO Crime Prevention Unit of the Year
- 2018 Gr8 to Donate 5K Award presented to SCSO
- 2018 Altamonte Unity Day Award
- 2019 Hugh E Thomas Award (Community Policing)
- 2019 SCSO Community Services Award
- 2019 Gr8 to Donate 5K Award presented SCSO
- 2022 Life Saving Award
Certification
- 2017 SCSO Luis Menendez Award
- 2018 SCSO Crime Prevention Unit of the Year
- 2018 Gr8 to Donate 5K Award presented to SCSO
- 2018 Altamonte Unity Day Award
- 2019 Hugh E Thomas Award (Community Policing)
- 2019 SCSO Community Services Award
- 2019 Gr8 to Donate 5K Award presented SCSO
- 2022 Life Saving Award
Timeline
Public Safety Manager/Security Consultant
Critical Intervention Services
01.2023 - 01.2026
Sergeant, North Region
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 11.2022
Deputy Sheriff, Community Policing and Public Affairs
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
10.2015 - 10.2019
Deputy Sheriff, Assigned to Patrol
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
04.2015 - 10.2015
Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Officer
South Daytona Police Department
08.2011 - 04.2015
Associate of Arts - Business and Management
Daytona State College