Connie Washington
Humble,TX
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer/Criminal Investigator
Spring Branch ISD Police Dept.
07.2015 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining high level of expertise within field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering professional work environment focused on public service.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 07.2015
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in detention management and security protocols.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Enhanced inmate security by conducting regular cell checks and monitoring daily activities.
- Provided support to inmates by addressing their concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining facility rules and regulations.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 1000-inmate Housing facility.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TXHigh School Diploma -
M.B. Smiley High School
Houston, TX05.2005
Skills
Community Engagement
Traffic Laws
Emergency vehicle operation
Criminal Investigations
Emergency planning
Civil laws
Assigning Work
Crisis intervention and deescalation
Community Relations
Report Writing
Background Investigations
Certification
Internet Crimes Against Children- Chatter
Mental Health Officer
Timeline
Police Officer/Criminal Investigator
Spring Branch ISD Police Dept.
07.2015 - Current
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 07.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
Lone Star College System
High School Diploma -
M.B. Smiley High School
Internet Crimes Against Children- Chatter
Mental Health Officer
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