Celjeta Bixhaku

Police Officer with 6+ years of progressive patrol and investigative experience, skilled in community policing, impaired driving enforcement, and criminal investigations. Demonstrates leadership and accountability through grant writing and management, scheduling and staffing coordination, and administrative review to support operational readiness and fiscal compliance. Uses conflict resolution and mentoring to strengthen team performance and seeks promotion to Sergeant to expand supervisory impact and sustain professional service to the community. Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.

Title: Police Officer

• English
• Italian
• French
• Spanish
• Albanian, Expert
• English, Experienced
• Italian, Skillful
• French, Skillful
• Spanish, Skillful

• Conduct proactive patrol operations and respond to calls for service to ensure public safety.
• Enforce state and local laws with emphasis on impaired driving and traffic safety.
• Conduct investigations, interview involved parties, and complete detailed reports.
• Exercise sound judgment and professionalism during critical and high-risk incidents.
• Support department initiatives focused on community trust and problem-solving.
• Performed full-scope patrol and investigations from initial response through case closure, ensuring public safety and evidence integrity.
• Prepared and submitted grant applications securing funding for OUI, DRE, and distracted driving programs, resulting in measurable program support.
• Administered grant-funded initiatives and maintained compliance with reporting and operational requirements to preserve funding eligibility.
• Managed background checks and weapons permit reviews, improving administrative accuracy and processing timeliness.
• Coordinated shift coverage and adjusted schedules during staffing shortages to maintain operational readiness and service continuity.
• Provided mentorship to new officers, ensuring a smooth transition and enhancing team cohesion.
• Utilized conflict resolution skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations, ensuring safety and reducing incident escalation.
• Supported patrol operations and investigations while developing foundational law enforcement skills.