Blair Nickerson
Danvers,MA
Summary
I am dedicated police officer with over 13 years of law enforcement experience seeking a Detective position which I see as a challenging and fulfilling opportunity to explore new areas of police work by providing strong and diligent attention to detail and investigate work.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Beverly Police Department
Beverly, MA
12.2015 - Current
- Engaged with community members to build positive relationships and trust.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support during critical incidents.
- Enforced laws and regulations, ensuring public safety and maintaining community order.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations.
- Assisted in training new officers on department policies and procedures.
- Provided testimony in court regarding investigations conducted.
- Introduction to Drug Investigations for Patrol Officers certification
- MPTC certified Field Training Officer
- A.R.I.D.E. (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) certification
- MPTC certified Tactical Instructor
- Massachusetts Sheriff's Association Certified Deputy Sheriff.
- Beverly Police Firearms Instructor
- Extensive firearms knowledge, familiarization with numerous weapons systems.
- In-depth report writing skills and experience.
- Positive conviction rate regarding cases tried in court.
- Multiple commendations in personnel file.
- Academy Accolades
- Top Shot Award for firearms proficiency - NECC Academy 2018-02
- Academic Achievement award for top 5 academic in class of 82 students- NECC Academy 2018-02
- Top Gun Award- MSA Sheriff's Academy BTA 13-02
- Multiple commendations from Essex County Sheriff's Department.
Deputy Sheriff
Essex County Sheriff's Department
Danvers, MA
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Managed the supervision of 120 inmates at a time while assigned to various housing units.
- Managed Central Control station operations, overseeing distribution of department weapons, granting visitor access, and controlling facility door security.
- Managed inmate transport and ensured secure custody during transfers.
- Conducted multiple facility headcounts during shifts to ensure proper inmate placement and safety.
- Prepared detailed reports on departmental incidents to document events and support investigations.
- Testified in court regarding incidents that occurred during working hours.
Education
Master of Science - CJ-Counterterrorism/Global Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH09-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology- Anthropology, Cultural Studies
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA06-2010
Skills
- Public safety enforcement
- Firearms training
- Officer training
- Report writing
- Detail orientation
- Community relations
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Timeline
Police Officer
Beverly Police Department
12.2015 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Essex County Sheriff's Department
11.2013 - 01.2018
Master of Science - CJ-Counterterrorism/Global Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology- Anthropology, Cultural Studies
Framingham State University