Christopher Ham
Durham,NC
Summary
Decorated police officer seeking the opportunity to transition from 24 years in municipal and county law enforcement to federal law enforcement. Highly motivated, career minded and ready to provide dedicated service to community. Qualifications include a pending BA in criminal justice (currently completing); comprehensive field training; and extensive experience in safety patrol, K-9 handling, security details, undercover investigations and public-service activities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer - Field Operations/Patrol Division
Duke University
04.2024 - Current
- Performed various protective services that included law enforcement, criminal activity investigation, and public safety
- Patrolled campus and hospital on foot and in a motor vehicle to deter crime and to apprehend/arrest violators and suspects
- Secured crimes scenes and maintained public control.
Police Officer/ K-9 Explosive/Patrol Dog Handler
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Police Services
06.2003 - 02.2024
- First responder who performs countywide patrols, investigations, and enforcement functions for a county of 900,000+
- Collaborate with municipal agencies, community agencies and citizens to prevent, solve crimes and disaster scenes
- Testify in court
- Write accurate and effective documentation, reports, and correspondence
- Enforce traffic laws, including sobriety equipment administration and investigated vehicle collisions
- Serve as Sheriff Officer in Charge at the County College in the absence of the Captain
- Conduct covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress
- Selected to train and develop (8) new field training officer recruits
- Received numerous letters of appreciation from community residents
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
Police Detective-Street Crimes/Burglary Unit
Paterson Police Department
01.1999 - 06.2003
- Conducted complex criminal investigations involving persons and property for a department of 450 sworn officers
- Managed heavy criminal caseload involving burglaries
- Testified before juries, courts and administrative hearing investigations.
Education
Bachelors Of Arts - Criminal Justice
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJSkills
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety
- Emergency Planning & Response
- Security/Surveillance Operations
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Prevention
- Traffic Patrol
- Evidence Collection
- Defensive Tactics
Recognitioncertificationsawards
- Earned Certification of Commendation for Super Storm Sandy and consistent commendations for devotion to duty with citations for excellence in rapidly resolving crisis situations, upholding law and order, relating effectively with culturally diverse populations and protecting property and lives.
- Certified in first aid/CPR, traffic accident investigations, preliminary breath test, and handcuffing/flexi-cuff procedures.
- Weapons and Handling certifications.
- Infiltrated illegal drug ring operating on base and participated in undercover surveillance and 'sting' operation leading to the arrest, prosecution and incarceration of guilty parties.
Training
- Canine large vehicle explosive hide course, 2010
- Basic canine patrol class, 2008
- Detector dog bomb class, 2008
- Alco test 7110MKIII – C course, 2008
- HIDTA I Advance Narcotics training course, 2007
- Undercover operations, 2007
- Highway vehicle stops and the drug trafficker, 2007
- Hazardous materials awareness 06007, 2006
- Breathalyzer course, 2005
- Interviewing interrogation course, 2005
- Arson investigator course, 2005
- Counterfeit identification training program, 2005
- The Honor Legion, 2000
Timeline
Police Officer - Field Operations/Patrol Division
Duke University
04.2024 - Current
Police Officer/ K-9 Explosive/Patrol Dog Handler
Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Police Services
06.2003 - 02.2024
Police Detective-Street Crimes/Burglary Unit
Paterson Police Department
01.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelors Of Arts - Criminal Justice
Thomas Edison State University
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