Belinda Gatlin
Abilene
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Abilene Police Department
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Responded to emergency calls and managed crisis situations effectively.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and promote safety initiatives.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- I attended events such as Lunch with a Cop.
- I maintained firearm qualifications.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Currently certified through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
- Certified in Crisis Intervention.
Police Officer
Grandview Plaza Police Department
07.2019 - 05.2025
- Assisted in investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Utilized communication systems to coordinate with dispatch and other officers.
- Enforced laws by issuing citations and making arrests as needed.
- Attended training sessions on law enforcement techniques and policies regularly.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
Education
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
Lawton, OKCertificate -
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KSSkills
- Effective communication
- Community engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Leadership skills
- Stress management
- Decision making
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building and management
- Firearms proficiency
- Community relations
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
Accomplishments
- Good rapport with the community
- Received a life saving award
- Was published in the newspaper in Grandview Plaza
- Recognized for various tasks
- Great evaluations each year
Certification
- Crisis Intervention
- Defensive Driving
- Radar Certified
- Firearms Certified
- KLETC Certified
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Community Policing Award
- Life Saving Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Police Officer
Abilene Police Department
05.2022 - 07.2025
Police Officer
Grandview Plaza Police Department
07.2019 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
MacArthur High School
Certificate -
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
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