Ashley Parks
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Valdosta
12.2017 - Current
- 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 calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Correctional Officer
Georgia Department Of Corrections
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- 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.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Cash Control Clerk
Herschend Family Entertainment
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Facilitated smooth operations by ensuring timely bank deposits and maintaining accurate deposit records.
- Supported management in auditing activities, providing detailed reports on cash handling accuracy and adherence to policies.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation of all cash transactions.
- Enhanced financial security by implementing strict cash control procedures and policies.
- Performed routine audits on cashier drawers, ensuring accurate cash balances at the start and end of each shift.
- Assisted in reducing discrepancies by promptly investigating and resolving any variances in reported figures.
Key Holder
Dollar General Store
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
- Monitored associates throughout each assigned shift and professionally managed any challenges to maintain optimal store performance.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GAHigh School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
Valdosta, GA05.2011
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Criminal Investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Community Relations
- Criminal Law
- Cultural Awareness
- Crime Prevention
- Search and seizure procedures
- Schedule setting
- Assigning Work
Certification
- Basic Corrections Officer Training - 2015
- Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification - 2018
- A.L.E.R.R.T Training Certification- 2019
- Gang Recognition and Identification Training -2021
- School Resource Officer Training - 2021
- Crisis Intervention Training -2023
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Valdosta
12.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
Georgia Department Of Corrections
04.2015 - 11.2017
Cash Control Clerk
Herschend Family Entertainment
06.2014 - 04.2015
Key Holder
Dollar General Store
07.2013 - 03.2015
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Valdosta High School
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