DEMITRA THOMPSON
Law Enforcement
Dickinson,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic Lieutenant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of leadership and development and training in an multifaceted organization . Motivated to learn, grow and excel within Houston Community College Police Department.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LIEUTENANT
Houston Community College System
06.2017 - Current
- Manage safety and security and police operations at district/division.
- Investigate allegations of misconduct.
- Conduct criminal investigation and review reports for completeness, accuracy and solvability factors.
- Participate in hiring boards.
- Ensure compliance with Crime on Campus and discuss concerns with subordinates.
- Establish and maintain safe learning environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students of HCC.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 20 subordinates.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Complete and manage daily schedules for Police Department.
- Coordinate special events for HCC Administrators.
SERGEANT
Houston Community College System
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Manage over 20 Police Officers on safety and security and police operations at district/division.
- Provide Police Officer with appropriate administrative/technical support.
- Identify emerging problems and work toward solution.
- Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit appropriate reports.
- Ensure compliance with Crime on Campus and discuss concerns with subordinates.
- Establish and maintain safe learning environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students of HCC.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Inspected and assessed weapons and vehicles on daily basis to detect maintenance needs.
Corporal
Houston Community College System
HOUSTON
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Manage safety and security and police operations at district/division.
- Schedule work assignments for Police Officers and Security Officers.
- Work closely with College Administrators to ensure safety and security at College Facilities.
- Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit appropriate reports.
- Ensure compliance with Crime on Campus and discuss concerns with subordinates.
- Establish and maintain safe learning environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students of HCC.
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 20 plus subordinates.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in emergencies.
- Motivated and trained over 10 Police Officers to become proficient with arrest procedures, report writing and scene management.
POLICE OFFICER
Houston Community College System
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Manage safety and security and police operations at district/division.
- Conduct searches of buildings, vehicles persons or other objects to detect potential weapons or contraband.
- Gather information in criminal investigations to document facts and evidence.
- Prepare accurate detailed reports by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit appropriate reports.
- Ensure compliance with Crime on Campus and discuss concerns with subordinates.
- Establish and maintain safe learning environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students of HCC.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
POLICE OFFICER
ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2008 - 01.2009
- Manage safety and security and police operations at the district/division.
- Conduct searches of buildings, vehicles persons or other objects to detect potential weapons or contraband.
- Gather information in criminal investigations to document facts and evidence.
- Prepare accurate detailed reports by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit appropriate reports.
- Ensure compliance with Crime on Campus and discuss concerns with subordinates.
- Establish and maintain a safe learning environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
, TX
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Manage safety and security and police operations at district/division.
- Conduct searches of buildings, vehicles persons or other objects to detect potential weapons or contraband.
- Gather information in criminal investigations to document facts and evidence.
- Prepare accurate detailed reports by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Conduct preliminary criminal investigations and submit appropriate reports.
- Ensure compliance with Crime on Campus and discuss concerns with subordinates.
- Establish and maintain safe learning environment for administrators, faculty, staff and students.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX 01.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Art - Criminal Justice
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 01.2010 - 08.2012
No Degree - Police Academy
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 01.2008 - 05.2008
Skills
Analytical skills
Certification
Basic Instructor
Timeline
LIEUTENANT
Houston Community College System
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of Houston - Downtown
01.2016 - 12.2018
SERGEANT
Houston Community College System
02.2014 - 06.2017
Corporal
Houston Community College System
02.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Art - Criminal Justice
Houston Community College
01.2010 - 08.2012
POLICE OFFICER
Houston Community College System
01.2009 - 02.2012
POLICE OFFICER
ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2008 - 01.2009
No Degree - Police Academy
Houston Community College
01.2008 - 05.2008
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
01.2004 - 01.2008