Benjamin Nelson
Minnetonka,MN
Summary
Flexible and adaptable law enforcement professional with over 5 years of military police service and 2.5 years of civilian police experience. Adept at calmly handling many stressor's simultaneously, complex problem solving, verbal and written communication, and exercising sound judgment in a fast paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
11.2022 - 04.2024
- High emphases on proactive policing strategies resulting in 60 DWI arrests, and over 1,100 traffic stops.
- Two "Hat-Trick" DWI arrests; recognized by Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Silver DUI Enforcer award recipient.
- Nominated as a Minnesota DWI All-Star for 2023, award to be presented Aug. 2024 Twins Game.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities such as MN CIT, Active Shooter Regional Response, and EMT certification to stay current on best practices, maintaining high levels of expertise within 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 community members.
Security Forces Supervisor - Technical Sergeant/E-6
North Dakota Air National Guard
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Enforced all laws and regulations on installation while assigned as patrol officer, issuing citations or apprehending offenders
- Lead, train and managed team of 6 U.S Air Force law enforcement personnel by setting high standards of excellence as a non-commissioned officer
- Graduated top in-class as Distinguished Graduate of the Security Forces Academy in December of 2018
- Hand selected by unit leadership as 2020 Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Of The Year (OTY) for the 119th Security Forces Squadron
- Deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve to perform counterterrorism operations in Southwest Asia.
- Led and coordinated incident responses, performed over 160 antiterrorism measures, and ensured safety and security of 1,700 US and joint-coalition personnel as well as 2.1 billion dollars in assets
- Utilized strong cross-cultural competencies to train foreign military police forces.
- Pioneered unique mental health resiliency program called 'Beyond the Stripes.' Led three events and strengthened the interpersonal relationships of over 200 joint service personnel
- Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement overseas.
National Account Executive
Destination Transport
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed relationships with customers to facilitate the transportation of their products
- Utilized strong verbal communication skills to effectively close sales and build a book of business
- Exemplified ethical business practices through integrity, honesty, and clear communication with customers and carriers.
Police Officer
City of Eden Prairie
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Community oriented Police Officer who engaged local community with collaborative approaches to crime reduction
- Practiced highly proactive policing with emphasis on traffic enforcement and self-initiated field activity to detect and deter crime
- Responded to a wide range of emergency and non-emergency calls and utilized strong interpersonal communication skills to achieve a safe and effective outcome
- Provided life-saving medical interventions as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician to injured and ill individuals
- Followed department policies by gathering evidence, documenting observations and writing accurate case reports in support of prosecutions.
Community Service Officer
City of Eden Prairie
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided security and crime deterrence to city residents through proactive and professional engagement in neighborhoods, parks, and business centers
- Answered calls for service promptly, professionally, and with compassion to ensure each citizen contact resulted in a positive impact
- Exercised sound judgment, high levels of enthusiasm, and excellent customer service as the first point of contact for residents at the front desk of the Police Department.
Property Management Specialist
Goldmark Property Management
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Strong record of successful sales in two separate portfolios; achieved monthly leasing goals, reduced vacancy, and received regional manager recognition
- Assisted with managing 933 units across 4 properties
- Strengthened communicative abilities by effectively collaborating with team members to set deadlines and communicate priorities to meet goals and succeed as a team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management -
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice -
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2020
Skills
- Teamwork
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Problem Resolution
- Task Prioritization
- Report Writing
- Conflict de-escalation
- Cultural Awareness
Volunteer Experience
- Lake Aggasiz Habitat for Humanity, Moorhead, MN, 11/2020, 11/2020, Laid over two tons of sod which provided a family in need with a full front lawn and backyard.
- Salvation Army, Fargo, ND, 02/2019, 04/2019, Provided lunch meal service to members of the local community in downtown Fargo.
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), current.
- MN Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
- Datamaster Transportable (DMT-G)
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving (SFST/ARIDE)
Timeline
Police Officer
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
11.2022 - 04.2024
National Account Executive
Destination Transport
07.2022 - 10.2022
Police Officer
City of Eden Prairie
11.2021 - 06.2022
Community Service Officer
City of Eden Prairie
06.2021 - 11.2021
Security Forces Supervisor - Technical Sergeant/E-6
North Dakota Air National Guard
06.2018 - 05.2023
Property Management Specialist
Goldmark Property Management
09.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management -
University of Mary
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice -
Community College of the Air Force
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