David Wilder
Gulfport
Summary
Dedicated Police Sergeant with a proven track record in team management, conflict de-escalation, and emergency response. Skilled in coordinating community initiatives and mentoring junior officers to enhance operational efficiency and public safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
City of Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis MS
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
- Led training sessions for new officers, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and residents.
- Conducted investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
- Oversaw emergency response protocols, ensuring effective coordination during critical incidents.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Enhanced officer safety through the development of comprehensive training programs and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
- Mentored junior officers, promoting culture of continuous learning and professional development within department.
- Coordinated with local businesses to increase security measures, thereby reducing instances of theft and vandalism.
- Directed traffic enforcement initiatives, significantly reducing number of road accidents in high-risk areas.
Police Sergeant
City of Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS
03.2021 - 11.2023
Police Sergeant
City of Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis MS
03.2018 - 03.2021
Police Sergeant
City of Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
05.1997 - 11.2017
Education
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School
Seminole, FLSkills
- Performance appraisals
- Team management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol supervision
- Active shooter training
- Policy enforcement
- Courtroom testimony
- Police reports
- Criminal law
- Laws and ordinances
- Firearms training
- Suspect identification
- Personnel supervision
- Traffic control
- Search and seizure
- Crime prevention
- Community policing
- Workload balancing
- Drug interdiction
- Physical restraint
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Community oriented policing
- Evidence collection
- Firearms proficiency
- Custody management
- Community patrol
- First aid administration
- Investigative techniques
- Report preparation
- Staff discipline
- Emergency response
- Search and seizure procedures
- Prosecution support
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Internal investigations
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Firearms handling
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Defensive driving
- Self-defense techniques
- Physical fitness
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Incident reporting
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
- Crime scene management
- Report writing
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City of Bay St. Louis
11.2023 - Current
Police Sergeant
City of Ocean Springs
03.2021 - 11.2023
Police Sergeant
City of Bay St. Louis
03.2018 - 03.2021
Police Sergeant
City of Gulfport
05.1997 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Osceola High School