Blake Roberts
1504 Plantation Dr.,SC
Summary
Professional law enforcement officer with significant experience in maintaining public safety and upholding law. Skilled in crisis management, investigative procedures, and community engagement. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Valued for integrity, leadership, and effective communication skills.
Former Army Non-Commissioned Officer trained in leading subordinates in taskings during stressful and strenuous situations. Monitored personnel during taskings to provide guidance and correction for high levels of performance. Led unit of 4 personnel in Iraq for joint operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Police Officer
Concord Police Department
05.2008 - Current
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Mentored junior officers, sharing expertise and guidance for their professional development.
- Testified in court proceedings, providing accurate accounts of investigations to support prosecution efforts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers for effective crime prevention and community policing strategies.
- S.W.A.T team entry operator for 10 years.
- Traffic Division Motor officer and certified motorcycle training officer (CMTO).
- Field Training Officer (FTO).
- Investigations Unit Detective.
- Patrol supervisor (Patrol Corporal).
- Regional Law Enforcement academy training officer.
Deputy Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
- Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
- Participated in high-risk arrest warrants, ensuring apprehension of dangerous individuals while minimizing collateral risks.
- Conducted surveillance operations, gathering intelligence that led to disruption of illegal activities.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout (Sergeant)
United States Army
02.2002 - 03.2005
- Combat operations in Iraq.
- Enhanced mission success rates by effectively gathering and analyzing intelligence data.
- Conducted extensive reconnaissance patrols to gather vital information on terrain features and enemy dispositions.
- Coordinated air support assets to provide critical assistance during ground operations, maximizing combat effectiveness.
- Participated in joint training exercises to hone skills and foster teamwork among diverse units.
- Conducted thorough equipment inspections to ensure optimal functionality during missions.
- Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search operations.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Monitored enemy combatants captured in time of war awaiting transport for interrogation.
- Quick response team and personal security detail for battalion commander in Iraq.
- Attached with special forces team for combat operations in Iraq.
- Proficient in the use of heavy and light weapons systems.
Recruiter
Onsite Commercial Recruiting / Aerotek Engineering
08.2000 - 09.2001
- Conducted phone and in person interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Investigator
Pinkerton Investigations and Security Consulting
01.2000 - 06.2000
- Identified potential risks within applicant backgrounds through careful examination of financial records, criminal history, and employment records.
- Assisted in surveillance operations.
Training Bureau Intern
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.1999 - 12.1999
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Helped supervise and manage the training programs for the sworn and non-sworn staff.
- Assisted in security operations at detention facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies / Communication
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Crime scene investigation
- Undercover operations
- Interrogation techniques
- Arrest techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Firearms proficiency
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Advanced lethal weapons training
- CPR/First aid certified
- Surveillance
- Traffic enforcement
- Report writing
- Defensive tactics training
- Field Reconnaissance
- Combat Operations
- Accident Investigations
Certification
- Advanced Certificate for Police Supervisors - Various Police Training Commissions or POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Boards.
- CPR/AED Certification.
- Field Training Officer (FTO).
- Certified Motorcycle Training Officer (CMTO).
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Master Police Officer
Concord Police Department
05.2008 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
09.2005 - 05.2008
Reconnaissance Cavalry Scout (Sergeant)
United States Army
02.2002 - 03.2005
Recruiter
Onsite Commercial Recruiting / Aerotek Engineering
08.2000 - 09.2001
Investigator
Pinkerton Investigations and Security Consulting
01.2000 - 06.2000
Training Bureau Intern
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.1999 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies / Communication
Arizona State University