BRIAN THOMPSON
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer at San Diego Harbor Police. Proven expertise in crisis intervention and conflict de-escalation, fostering community relationships while training new officers. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, consistently enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
San Diego Harbor Police
San Diego
05.2018 - Current
- Functioned in the role of Corporal from January 2025 to present.
- Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects, contributing to community safety and crime reduction.
- Employed investigative techniques to identify criminal suspects and apprehend them safely.
- Conducted preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, hazardous situations, and vehicle collisions.
- Interviewed victims, complainants and witnesses to obtain accurate information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in firearms and conflict resolution techniques to ensure public safety.
- Diffused volatile situations using training and expertise.
- Applied crisis intervention strategies to mitigate potential harm.
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively resolve conflicts between citizens or groups.
- Built strong relationships with community members through proactive policing initiatives, fostering trust and cooperation.
- Informed citizens of community services and recommended options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
- Supervised and trained new officers.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Emergency Room Technician
UCSD
San Diego
08.2018 - 05.2018
- Responded to critical situations quickly and efficiently by following established protocols for resuscitation efforts.
- Conducted EKGs for patients presenting with chest pain or other cardiovascular issues.
- Assisted with admitting procedures by taking vital signs of incoming patients and collecting relevant information from them or their family members.
- Communicated clearly with patients, families, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care.
- Managed multiple tasks effectively, adapting to dynamic situations in fast-paced environment.
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
San Diego
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Coordinated transport of critically ill and injured individuals to medical facilities, facilitating urgent medical care.
- Administered first aid and life support care to sick or injured persons, ensuring timely intervention in prehospital settings.
- Enhanced EMT knowledge by actively participating in continuing education courses and seminars.
General Manager
24 Hour Fitness Inc.
San Diego
06.2004 - 03.2012
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
- Monitored store performance to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational enhancements.
- Utilized data analytics tools to evaluate marketing campaigns effectiveness and ROI.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned duties to optimize team efficiency.
- Established employee development plan with clear expectations to enhance team skills and performance.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
San Diego
01.1994 - 03.2004
- Led Marine Infantry Company as the leading petty officer in Kilo Company 3/1 during combat operations in Iraq (2003).
- Provided emergent and non-emergent health care for 1000+ Marines and Sailors during combat operations and in garrison.
- Served as Marine Infantry Platoon Corpsman for India Company 3/1, providing medical support.
- Assessed patients during sick call and supported Medical Doctor with direct and indirect care.
- Strengthened combat readiness of units.
- Developed and implemented training procedures to elevate personnel skills.
- Implemented and enforced standard operation procedures and operations orders.
- Supervised team of 15 in daily task completion and assignment management.
- Completed periodic evaluations and performance improvement plan for junior Navy personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego09-2013
Skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Tactical Operations
- Crisis management
- First Aid
- Conflict de-escalation
- Effective Communication
- Report Writing
- Public Interaction
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Leadership skills
- Team leadership
- Emotional Resilience
- Ethical Judgment
Certification
• California Advanced POST certified, 11/01/24
• Less Lethal Instructor
• Chemical Agent Instructor
• CPR Instructor
• SWAT Team member
• FTO
• MLETC & AMOC
• Tomahawk Basic
• PADI- Advanced Open Water Diver
• PADI- Rescue Diver
• PADI- Search & Recovery Diver
• PERT
• Less Lethal Instructor
• Chemical Agent Instructor
• CPR Instructor
• SWAT Team member
• FTO
• MLETC & AMOC
• Tomahawk Basic
• PADI- Advanced Open Water Diver
• PADI- Rescue Diver
• PADI- Search & Recovery Diver
• PERT
Accomplishments
Life Saving Award
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
UCSD
08.2018 - 05.2018
Police Officer
San Diego Harbor Police
05.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Ambulance
08.2015 - 06.2016
General Manager
24 Hour Fitness Inc.
06.2004 - 03.2012
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
01.1994 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Management
University of Phoenix