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Darren Carroll

Hamilton Township,NJ

Summary

Dynamic individual with extensive law enforcement experience at the Township of North Brunswick, excelling in leadership and critical thinking. Proven track record in training staff, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring public safety. Skilled in conflict resolution and proficient in MS Office, consistently achieving high standards in law enforcement operations.


Dedicated Police Sergeant with over 11 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make a lasting impact on the department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Sergeant

North Brunswick Police Department
06.2022 - 03.2024

Forced into early retirement after a line of duty injury.


  • Directed a squad of up to twenty Police Patrol Officers and Telecommunications Officers. Shift Incident Commander for all emergencies and law enforcement actions. Setting and enforcing policies for optimal performance.
  • Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
  • Evaluated evidence for validity and admissibility and provided testimony during administrative and criminal court hearings.
  • Informed shift officers of special areas of emphasis, including properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
  • Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
  • Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
  • Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.

Police Patrolman

North Brunswick Police Department
01.2013 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting regular patrols, responding to incidents, and enforcing laws.
  • Certified Field Training Officer Assisted in the training and mentoring of new officers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on handling various law enforcement scenarios.
  • Life Saving Award (2014) for conducting CPR and utilizing an AED to an unresponsive occupant of a vehicle.
  • Medal of Merit Award (2014) for the rescue and removal of an individual trapped in a burning building.
  • Exceptional Service Award (2015) for the foil of an armed robbery and the arrest of three individuals revealing a handgun and a quantity of narcotics.
  • Life Saving Award (2015) for conducting CPR and utilizing an AED to a male suffering from a heart attack.
  • Life Saving Award (2016) for conducting CPR and utilizing an AED on a unresponsive 29 year old female.
  • Letter of Commendation (2016) for successfully utilizing Narcan multiple times throughout the year.
  • Medal of Merit (2017) for the rescue and removal of an elderly disabled woman trapped in a house fire.
  • Unit Citation (2018) for the apprehension of an armed robbery suspect after a lengthy foot pursuit.
  • Exceptional Service Award (2018) for the assistance of removal of trapped occupants of an apartment fire, including children and their elderly grandparents
  • Letter of Commendation (2018) for successfully utilizing Narcan multiple times throughout the year.

Sales Associate

Charmer Sunbelt-Empire Merchants
03.2011 - 12.2013
  • Established and developed relationships within the on-premise spirits industry in
    Manhattan, New York
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Manage promotion and tasting bookings, cocktail menus and POS delivery
  • Maintain supplier relationships
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.

State Manager

Devotion Vodka
09.2009 - 11.2010
  • Aided in the official launch of the brand, all sales, marketing, budgeting,
    distribution and employee management in New Jersey
  • Created over three hundred new accounts and sold over seven hundred (6 pack) cases since official launch.
  • Aided in setting distributor programs and pricing, calculating annual budgets,
    forecasting sales, and determining internal programs, sales goals and distribution
    objectives
  • Create financial documents, analyze budgets and expense reports
  • Direct contact and interactions with Distributor and Account Management
  • Manage promotions, tastings, programming, marketing and advertising campaigns

Regional Sales Manager

Snow Queen Vodka
09.2007 - 03.2009
  • Directly responsible for the official launch of the brand, all sales, marketing,
    budgeting, distribution and employee management in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
    and New England states
  • Created over four hundred new accounts and sold over two thousand cases within the first year.
  • Responsible for setting distributor programs and pricing, calculating annual
    budgets, forecasting sales, and determining internal programs, sales goals and
    distribution objectives
  • Managing a team comprised of 1 District Managers and 2 Brand Ambassadors
  • Create financial documents, analyze budgets and expense reports
  • Direct contact and interactions with Importer, Distributor and Account
    Management
  • Manage promotions, programming, marketing and advertising campaigns
  • Interview, employ and terminate candidates and employees.

Senior On-Premise Account Manager

Fedway Associates
07.2005 - 09.2007
  • Managed territory of over one hundred of the top on-premise NJ accounts, primarily
    comprised of New Jersey’s elite nightlife winter/summer venues.
  • Established and developed relationships within the on-premise spirits industry in
    Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Union, Hudson, Bergen, Somerset and
    Atlantic counties.
  • Steadily increased sales within account run
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales goals & placement objectives
  • Extensive knowledge/training in the spirits and wine fields
  • Worked directly with suppliers

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Monmouth County Police Academy
Freehold, NJ
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

City University of New York
New York, NY
06-2001

Fire Fighting

Somerset County Fire Academy
Somerset, NJ
05-1999

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible
  • Organizational skills
  • Supervision
  • Coordination
  • Decision-making
  • People skills

Timeline

Police Sergeant

North Brunswick Police Department
06.2022 - 03.2024

Police Patrolman

North Brunswick Police Department
01.2013 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

Charmer Sunbelt-Empire Merchants
03.2011 - 12.2013

State Manager

Devotion Vodka
09.2009 - 11.2010

Regional Sales Manager

Snow Queen Vodka
09.2007 - 03.2009

Senior On-Premise Account Manager

Fedway Associates
07.2005 - 09.2007

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Monmouth County Police Academy

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

City University of New York

Fire Fighting

Somerset County Fire Academy
Darren Carroll