Christopher Jenkins
6814 N. Evans Rd.
Coolidge,Arizona
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Track Laborer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Police Officer
Mesa Police Department
Mesa, Arizona
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Correctional Officer
State Of Arizona Department Of Corrections
Florence, Arizona
01.2004 - 06.2016
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Education
High School Diploma -
08.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Safety and security
File and records management
Report writing
Relationship building and management
Court testimony
Criminal law
Court preparation
Safety improvements
Community-oriented policing
Crisis intervention and deescalation
Civil laws
Traffic laws
Evidence collection protocols
Criminal laws
Domestic violence prevention
Emergency planning
Additional Information
I am ready for a career change after 20 years in law enforcement. I am fast learning, self-motivated, positive, and reliable man willing to perform hard physical labor using hand tools and equipment to construct, alter, repair, maintain, and demolish railroad tracks, associated structures and components. I work well as an individual and in a group setting.
Certification
Correctional Officer Training Academy Certificate of Completion
Timeline
Police Officer - Mesa Police Department
07.2016 - 06.2023
Arizona P.O.S.T. Academy
07-2016
Correctional Officer Training Academy Certificate of Completion
03-2004
Correctional Officer - State Of Arizona Department Of Corrections
01.2004 - 06.2016
East Valley High School - High School Diploma,
08.1997 - 05.2001