Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Brittani Reaves

Valley,AL

Summary

Friendly School Resource Officer with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities. Adept at investigating criminal matters on the school's premises and performing conflict resolution for students and teachers. Knowledge of crisis planning and building security methods. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Resource Officer

Lanett Police Department
09.2017 - Current
  • Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
  • Conducted school security inspections.
  • Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
  • Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.

Patrol Sergeant

Lanett Police Department
07.2013 - 09.2017
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
  • Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
  • Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.

Criminal Investigator

Lanett Police Department
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.

Sheriff's Deputy

Clarke County Sheriff Office
03.2010 - 12.2011
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for [Number] cases.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.

Police Officer

Camden Police Department
03.2007 - 03.2011
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.

Education

GED -

Montgomery Job Corps Center
Montgomery, AL
09.2004

Skills

  • Law Enforcement Procedures
  • Liaison Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Building Security Proficiency
  • Crime Prevention
  • Theft Prevention
  • Visitor Screening
  • Ground Patrol
  • Emergency Response
  • Crisis Management Plans
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • CPR Certified
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Active Listening
  • Team Player
  • Risk Assessment
  • Patrolling
  • Team Leadership
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Certification

  • NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
  • APOST- Alabama Police Officer Standard Training

Timeline

School Resource Officer

Lanett Police Department
09.2017 - Current

Patrol Sergeant

Lanett Police Department
07.2013 - 09.2017

Criminal Investigator

Lanett Police Department
07.2011 - 07.2013

Sheriff's Deputy

Clarke County Sheriff Office
03.2010 - 12.2011

Police Officer

Camden Police Department
03.2007 - 03.2011

GED -

Montgomery Job Corps Center
Brittani Reaves