Axel Cruz

As a police officer in the city of Asbury Park, I am assigned to enforce parking and give out parking tickets. In the summer, we are also assigned to patrol the boardwalk. During both summer and winter, we are assigned to patrol Main Street and enforce the city ordinances.

• Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
• Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
• Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
• Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.

• Directed traffic away from work zones while maintaining safety regulations.
• Inspected and maintained safety equipment such as cones, barricades, signs and flags.
• Communicated with drivers to ensure safe passage through construction zones.
• Held stop and slow paddles to direct traffic around active work sites.

As a food runner, I was tasked with taking food from the kitchen to the table in a timely and efficient manner. As well as being a food runner, I would also bus some tables to help the bussers when needed. I would also step up and expedite, as needed.

• Assisted in the coordination of food delivery to guests' tables.
• Monitored food quality and presentation standards.
• Maintained stock levels of dishes and ingredients in the kitchen.
• Assigned tasks to other Food Runners when needed.
• Checked tickets for accuracy prior to delivery of meals to customers.
• Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs quickly and efficiently.