Blake Dorman
Whitewater,WI
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
City of Whitewater Police Department
Whitewater, WI
03.2020 - Current
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity and provide community support.
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring prompt assistance and resolution of incidents.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, investigations, and observations.
- Mentored junior officers on procedures, protocols, and effective communication strategies.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents encountered and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Collaborated with fellow officers for efficient crime prevention and response efforts.
- Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Served as a field training officer for new officers sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol, helping them excel in their roles.
Security Officer
JBM Patrol and Protection
Madison, WI
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Wrote detailed reports and kept record of incidents and daily activities that occurred in and around customer’s properties to communicate to management, customers, or public officials what happened during the incident.
- Worked with customers, security officers, and law enforcement to deter crime and unwanted activity.
- Read and followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each location assigned to.
Loss Prevention Investigator
Fleet Farm
Ankeny, IA
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored the sales floor and warehouse for suspicious activity from both customers and employees via CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) cameras to find individuals stealing or damaging product and apprehend that individual.
- Apprehended individuals if they were seen stealing from or damaging product that belonged to Fleet Farm via CCTV cameras and recovered the merchandise to minimize shrink in inventory.
- Wrote detailed reports and kept record of incidents that occurred in and around the store to communicate to management, customers, or public officials what happened during the incident.
- Reviewed video recordings of numerous activities that happened in and around the store, such as odd sales transactions, vehicle incidents, merchandise going missing or getting stolen, etc. To find out what exactly happened and try to solve the problem or prevent them from happening again.
- Walked the Fleet Farm premises to ensure all security devices and personnel were present and working. Such as doors being locked, fences being intact, gate security was near the gate, etc.
Criminal Justice Peer Tutor
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Assist students with understanding materials in their classes so they would be able to complete the work they were given by their instructors.
- Taught students proactive techniques for studying and completing homework to help the students build these skills and become a better individual student.
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
Madison, WI
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Organized shelves and tables to ensure everything was in the correct price area and it was neat.
- Assisted customers with any question or duty they needed from me regarding the store.
- Operated cash registers.
- Assisted with counting money in the registers and the safe at the beginning of the day and the end of the night.
Liquid Plant Operator
Landmark Services Cooperative
Rio, WI
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Worked directly with Plant Managers, Salesmen, and Applicators developing daily plans to prioritize and complete daily responsibilities as efficiently as possible.
- Evolved already established communication skills to fulfill orders between Applicators and Truck Operators.
- Assisted with vehicle, spreading buggy, and plant maintenance so everything was in working condition and ready to be operated.
- Maintained inventory of both the liquid plant and chemical dry storage area while ensuring enough product to keep all of the plant and applicators running.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-2018
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
Certification
- LESB Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
Timeline
Patrol Officer
City of Whitewater Police Department
03.2020 - Current
Loss Prevention Investigator
Fleet Farm
06.2018 - 10.2018
Security Officer
JBM Patrol and Protection
01.2018 - 08.2019
Criminal Justice Peer Tutor
Madison Area Technical College
10.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight Tools
06.2017 - 11.2017
Liquid Plant Operator
Landmark Services Cooperative
12.2014 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Madison Area Technical College