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Certification
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Brian Johnston

Hermitage,PA

Summary

Well rounded Police Officer with 15 years of experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Proven skills in patrol related duties with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and collisions while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Hermitage Police Department
08.2014 - Current
  • Collison Reconstruction Investigator for HPD
  • Field Training Officer that supervises training of newly sworn HPD Probationary Police Officers
  • Member of Mercer County DUI Taskforce that has advanced training in DUI Alcohol and Drug detection
  • Received Commendation in 2019 for aiding in evacuation of apartment building that was on fire

Police Officer

Sharpsville Borough Police Department
10.2011 - 08.2014
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Acting Chief for two weeks when Chief of Police was on vacation.
  • Officer in Charge during career

Police Officer

Pennsylvania Capital Police Department
05.2008 - 09.2011
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA

Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Rimersburg, PA
05.1999

Skills

  • Writes articulate, thorough reports
  • Professional when dealing with citizens
  • Needs little supervision
  • Follows supervision direction
  • Good working knowledge of technical operations
  • Assists other officers with evidence processing and completion of court cases

Certification

  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • Collision Reconstruction
  • Field Training Officer
  • Standard Field Sobriety Practioner
  • Advance Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement

Military Service

  • Served 6 years in US Army Infantry from 10/2001 to 10/2007
  • Assigned to PA National Guard Alpha Company 1/112 INF
  • Served as team leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment from 2004-2005
  • Ran patrol missions and coordinated patrol routes with command staff
  • Awarded US Army Commendation Medal

Timeline

Police Officer

Hermitage Police Department
08.2014 - Current

Police Officer

Sharpsville Borough Police Department
10.2011 - 08.2014

Police Officer

Pennsylvania Capital Police Department
05.2008 - 09.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Political Science

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Some College (No Degree) - Mathematics

Butler County Community College

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Brian Johnston