Andrew Kirkman
Wilmington,VT
Summary
Decorated military veteran and law enforcement professional with over 14 years of field experience and professional development. Well-versed in investigative research and focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington, VT
03.2019 - Current
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
Calvary Scout Team Leader
Vermont National Guard
Bennington, VT
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Served as a Team Leader in a Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) platoon
- Tactically employed a team in support of platoon and troop operations
- Collect and report intelligence on enemy movements & assets for use by the Squadron Commander
Campus Safety Officer
Bennington College
Bennington, Vermont
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled all incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
Military Police Sergeant
United States Army
04.2008 - 11.2015
- Supervised police units in support of law enforcement operations to a community of over 210,000 soldiers and civilians
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $ 365,000.
- Administered training programs for over 35 new patrols.
Education
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern Vermont College
Bennington, VT05.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA12.2007
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
- Police Patrol Operations
- Community Relations
- Emergency Response
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Interrogation Techniques
- Community-Oriented Policing
- First Aid
- DUI enforcement
- Criminal Law
Accomplishments
- MADD Law Enforcement Recognition Award (2021)
- Meritorious Service Ribbon, Town of Wilmington (2020)
- Calvary Scout Course, distinguished honor graduate (2018)
- Army Basic Leadership Course, commandant's list graduate (2011)
- Alpha Chi Honor Society member (2018)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars member
- Military Police Regimental Association member
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Wilmington Police Department
03.2019 - Current
Campus Safety Officer
Bennington College
02.2016 - 03.2019
Calvary Scout Team Leader
Vermont National Guard
11.2015 - 11.2021
Military Police Sergeant
United States Army
04.2008 - 11.2015
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern Vermont College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Berkshire Community College
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