Daniel Smith
Newburgh
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned detective with a proven track record at the Department of Veterans Affairs and New York City Police Department. Excelled in high-stakes environments, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork. Skilled in mentoring and fostering collaboration, with a commitment to maintaining public safety and delivering justice.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Sergeant
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Supervised seven officers covering two hospital facilities.
Police Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining high level of expertise within law enforcement field.
- 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 patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Detective
New York City Police Department
03.2000 - 03.2021
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.1999
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Supervisory Sergeant
Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2021 - 10.2024
Detective
New York City Police Department
03.2000 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
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