Antwan Sparks
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement supervisor offering over 12 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant/Certified TASER Instructor
UC HEALTH West Chester Police Department
03.2023 - Current
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
Training Sergeant/Certified TASER Instructor
Port William Police Department
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
- Responsible for the training of all officers, shift supervision and ensuring compliance relating to OPOTA and departmental training policies.
Police Officer/Certified TASER Instructor
Mount St. Joseph University
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing criminal laws, and promoting good relations
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activities
- Patrol specific area on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
Care Center Coordinator
Spring Grove Funeral Homes
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for accepting decedents into the care of the funeral home, properly tracking their location from arrival until their final disposition, preparing decedents for cremation, and implementing procedures to ensure the decedents were treated with the utmost respect and dignity.
- Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
- Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
- Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
- Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
Police Officer/Protective Services Officer/Certified TASER Instructor
Bon Secours/Mercy Health
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing criminal laws, and promoting good patient relations.
- Enforce the laws and ordinances of the State of Ohio.
Deputy Chief
Integrity Private Investigations and Security
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of company records
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within the organization and charges of misconduct against staff
- Train staff in proper work procedures
- Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the company.
Pharmacy Technician/Shift Leader
Walgreens
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records
- Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
Police Officer/Certified TASER Instructor
City of Mt. Healthy Police Department
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
- Certify officers on the Axon TASER and investigate TASER related Use of Force.
Police Officer/Certified TASER Instructor/Special Assistant to Police Chief/Special response team commander
Village of Lincoln Heights Police Department
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
- Certify officers on the Axon TASER and investigate TASER related Use of Force
- Serve as assistant to the police chief, assisting with budget, scheduling, writing grants, and performing various tasks delegated by the police chief.
Education
Certification Pharmacy Technician -
Great Oaks
Cincinnati, OH11.2015
Certification Police Academy - undefined
Greak Oaks
Cincinnati, OH12.2011
High School Diploma General Studies/IB Certification (English) - undefined
Withrow High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2005
Skills
- Workload balancing
- First Aid administration
- Criminal Law
- Evidence collection
- Criminal Investigation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Personnel Supervision
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Police reports
- Certified Axon Trainer and Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Instructor
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified TASER Instructor
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certified Police Officer
Timeline
Police Sergeant/Certified TASER Instructor
UC HEALTH West Chester Police Department
03.2023 - Current
Police Officer/Certified TASER Instructor
Mount St. Joseph University
10.2021 - 02.2022
Care Center Coordinator
Spring Grove Funeral Homes
03.2021 - 10.2021
Training Sergeant/Certified TASER Instructor
Port William Police Department
10.2019 - 09.2023
Police Officer/Protective Services Officer/Certified TASER Instructor
Bon Secours/Mercy Health
06.2017 - 01.2020
Deputy Chief
Integrity Private Investigations and Security
08.2016 - 01.2019
Pharmacy Technician/Shift Leader
Walgreens
12.2015 - 08.2016
Police Officer/Certified TASER Instructor
City of Mt. Healthy Police Department
01.2014 - 10.2015
Police Officer/Certified TASER Instructor/Special Assistant to Police Chief/Special response team commander
Village of Lincoln Heights Police Department
04.2012 - 01.2014
Certification Police Academy - undefined
Greak Oaks
High School Diploma General Studies/IB Certification (English) - undefined
Withrow High School
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified TASER Instructor
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certified Police Officer
Certification Pharmacy Technician -
Great Oaks
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