Damian Blakney
Rex,GA
Summary
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. Motivated Police Officer committed to serving and protecting citizens from crime and dangerous activities. Extensive conflict and crisis prevention training. Specializes in de-escalated situations to provide optimal outcomes for all involved individuals. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
12.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to alarms, calls for assistance, emergencies, or reports of suspicious persons or activities.
- Investigated suspicious activities, disturbances, thefts, or other criminal activity.
- Provided security services for all Grady's employees and patients.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
Police Officer
Clayton County Police Department
Jonesboro, GA
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.
- Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
- Liaised with legal staff, attorney general's office and other law enforcement agencies to optimize favorable outcomes.
- Communicated with subjects and witnesses to acquire and verify information relevant to roadway accident investigations.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports, and testified in courtroom hearings.
- Boosted community safety by performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
- Responded to calls related to DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse, and animal rescue.
- Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
Detention Officer
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Decatur, GA
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
Police Intern
Benedict College Campus Police
Columbia, SC
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Attended court hearings to observe proceedings related to criminal cases.
- Managed confidential case files according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Accompanied officers on ride-alongs through high-crime neighborhoods in order to gain an understanding of the area's dynamics.
- Observed routine patrol operations with officers in order to gain experience and understanding of police procedures.
- Assisted in developing strategies for addressing community safety concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
Columbia, SC12.2014
Skills
- Search and seizure laws familiarity
- Arrest techniques
- Radar speed measurement
- Surveillance expert
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
- Community relations
- Crime scene processing
- Law enforcement
- Crime prevention training
- Community Relations
- Physical Fitness
- Firearms Training
- Firearm Safety
- Firearms knowledge
- Security Practices
Certification
- Peace Officer (THE STATE OF GEORGIA) PBLE2019O221409
- JAILER (THE STATE OF GEORGIA) PBJA2016O221409
Accomplishments
- LOW LIGHT FIREARMS TRAINING
- RAPID RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTERS
- SHOOTHOUSE LEVEL 3 TRAINING COURSE
- SHOOTHOUSE LEVEL 2 TRAINING COURSE
- USE OF DEADLY FORCE
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Grady Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Clayton County Police Department
01.2019 - 03.2023
Detention Officer
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
07.2015 - 01.2019
Police Intern
Benedict College Campus Police
09.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Benedict College
- Peace Officer (THE STATE OF GEORGIA) PBLE2019O221409
- JAILER (THE STATE OF GEORGIA) PBJA2016O221409
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