April Kovach
Orange,NJ
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City of Orange
12.2001 - 09.2024
- Prepared subpoenas and case folders for criminal cases.
- Evidence intake, outtake, storage, and documentation.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency 911 calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Correctional Officer
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Laboratory Technician
North Jersey Blood Center
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Storing blood and plasma at correct temperatures.
- Taking phone orders from hospitals, ensuring correct blood type for packaging and delivery.
Toll Collector
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
04.1998 - 11.1999
- Collected toll fees and distributed toll tickets.
- Communicated with motorists and responded to inquiries concerning tolls, directions and routes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and special events.
- Monitored toll lane activity and generated operational reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange High
Orange06-1997
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Essex County College
Newark, NJSkills
- Public relations
- Law Enforcement
- Computer Skills
- Crowd Management
- Time management abilities
- Detail Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Document processing
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution skills
- Safety and security enforcement
- Regulation compliance
- Radio communication
- Documentation skills
Accomplishments
- Served on the Street Crimes Unit for 2 years.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- Police Benevolent Association
Certification
- BodyWorn Camera Program Operational Guidance Certificate – U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State POST Boards or Equivalent Authorities.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification - Various State Law Enforcement Agencies.
- NJ Driver's License
- Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification - Various State Justice Academies or Community Colleges.
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Orange
12.2001 - 09.2024
Correctional Officer
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
08.2001 - 12.2001
Laboratory Technician
North Jersey Blood Center
01.2000 - 08.2001
Toll Collector
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
04.1998 - 11.1999
High School Diploma -
Orange High
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Essex County College