Highly experienced law enforcement professional with 30 years of expertise in the Washington, DC criminal justice system. Extensive knowledge in diverse areas of law enforcement and a proven track record of success. Proficient in effectively managing complex situations and ensuring public safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICE Corporal
American University
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
Coordinates and oversees AUPD functions, including patrol, incident response, initial investigations, crime scene response, traffic and parking codes enforcement, and event security oversight
Manages assigned AUPD programs such as police patrol operations, investigations, property and evidence, training, crime prevention, victim assistance, special events, records management, and/or other initiatives. Maintains compliance with District of Columbia law and University policy.
Serves as Watch Commander when the Police Sergeant is absent, as directed by the command staff. Provides functional supervision to all employees on the assigned shift. Construct performance or conduct reports for the Police Sergeant.
Trains new and continuing Police Officers in law enforcement topics, such as search & seizure, use of force, report writing, and incident response. Provides supervisors with training records.
Maintains partnerships with University and community departments and agencies, such as Campus Life, Housing & Dining, Facilities Management, Metropolitan Police Department, DC Fire Department and Homeland Security. Coordinates incident response with those entities.
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
12.2009 - 07.2023
Patrol in assigned areas on campus, secure, and permit access to buildings, respond to requests for police service, and effect the arrest of offenders when appropriate
Prepare police reports, written responses to inquiries concerning the performance of duties and other job-related forms
While performing the patrol function, focus on crime prevention and investigation, safety education and emergency preparedness, response and recovery
Possess a working knowledge of the laws of the District of Columbia pertaining to enforcing laws and protecting life and property
Conduct investigations of criminal and non-criminal activities occurring on campus property including vehicle accidents
While patrolling, write traffic tickets, control traffic, and enforce traffic regulations
Be responsible for safeguarding all property coming into their possession in accordance with university and departmental guidelines
Respond to emergencies, alarm breaks, and fire alarms as directed.
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
The HSC Pediatric Center
Washington, DC
01.2006 - 10.2009
Monitor the CCTV system, register all visitors
Escort staff and visitors to parked vehicles
Page on-call staff
Conduct routine patrols of hospital grounds.
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER
Court Services and Offenders Supervision Agency (Mental Health Unit)
Washington, DC
06.2003 - 10.2007
Monitored mentally ill offenders placed on parole/probation in the community through direct counseling, coordination of supportive services, monitoring of re-arrest in accordance with case classification standards
Administered and helped develop initiatives and programs to facilitate compliance with release conditions by offenders who were on probation or parole
Investigated offender's criminal and social background to include, but not limited to criminal history, social, health, education, employment, and family to assess the offender's needs and level of risk for supervision
Managed cases which included conducting investigations, preparing reports, maintaining contact with offenders and their families, attended revocation hearings and made other court commission appearances, visited correctional institutions, medical facilities, and conducted home and job visits
Worked with community organizations, criminal justice agencies, the Metropolitan Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies in providing effective supervision.
DRUG TESTING TECHNICIAN
Pretrial Services Agency
Washington, DC
07.2002 - 06.2003
Performed intake for offenders by establishing positive identification, verifying pertinent information related to drug testing, and updated relevant automated systems
Escorted offenders to collection area and monitored his/her movements to ensure integrity of the collection processed
Collected specimen from offender in accordance with approved chain of custody procedures
Reviewed offender's automated records; identified and resolved discrepancies as needed
Applied confidentiality rules in release and protection of data, assured that the information was released in accordance with guidelines and requirements.
Correctional Officer
District of Columbia Department of Corrections
Lorton, VA
08.1995 - 09.2001
Conducted population counts, cell checks, searches, and carried firearms
Monitored prisoner visitation
Utilized powers of arrest as correctional officer and assisted local police with criminal or emergency situations
Prepared and filed incident reports.
Education
BS - Criminal Justice
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
05.1994
Skills
Crime Prevention
First-aid and CPR
Personnel Supervision
De-Escalation Techniques
Policy Enforcement
Traffic Control
Interviewing techniques
Patrol procedures
Criminal Law
Team Management
Timeline
POLICE Corporal
American University
07.2023 - Current
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
The Catholic University of America
12.2009 - 07.2023
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
The HSC Pediatric Center
01.2006 - 10.2009
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER
Court Services and Offenders Supervision Agency (Mental Health Unit)