Dakotah Skjefte
Palmdale,CA
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
LAPD
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Military
US Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Protected and guided personnel under command, maintaining safety, well-being, and mission readiness.
- Monitored unit operations in dynamic, challenging environments with high level of situational awareness.
- Supervised work of junior officers, evaluated performance and produced detailed reports.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vasquez High School
Acton, CA06.2014
Skills
- Case Management
- Safety and Security
- Search and Rescue
- Emergency Response
- Evidence Preservation
- Counterterrorism Tactics
- Self-Defense Training
- Patrol Procedures
- Render Aid
- Secret Government Clearance
- Arrest Techniques
- Probation and Parole Knowledge
Timeline
Police Officer
LAPD
12.2017 - Current
Military
US Army
08.2014 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Vasquez High School