BRIDGET CLARKSON
Montrose,CO
Summary
Respected Colorado P.O.S.T certified Police Officer with three years of experience providing exceptional service to the community and partnering professionals according to departmental policies and core values. Skilled at investigating crimes while identifying and applying appropriate legal elements. Striving to improve policing within the community by offering positive communication and a fresh dynamic to the detective division.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
POLICE OFFICER
Montrose Police Department
06.2021 - Current
- Safeguard life and property by maintaining awareness on routine patrols and responding to emergency calls for service intently.
- Display sound judgment when making critical decisions, often in an emergency situation.
- Thoroughly analyze criminal information received and understand criminal law for productive application.
- Effectively diffuse potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation, before considering self-controlled use of force.
- Conduct preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes by securing evidence, conducting informative interviews/interrogations, and capturing photographs.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation, ensure proper evidence handling, and collaborate with partnering departments and agencies appropriately.
- Draft concise affidavits catered to probable cause.
- Prepare and testify effectively in court.
- Maximize opportunity for improvement by remaining diligent and current with all required and voluntary continuing education requirements.
911 TELECOMMUNICATOR
Grand Junction Regional Communications Center
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Answered emergent phone lines; rapidly received and relayed accurate information while effectively provided Emergency Medical assistance.
- Close attention to detail, consistently received high compliant quality assessment scores
- Managed multiple demands simultaneously for efficient dispatch of law, fire, and EMS
- Maintained calm and self-controlled, prioritized interruptions, and handled difficult situations under extreme pressure
- Contact: Cindy Casteel - 970.242.6707
911 TELECOMMUNICATOR / CERTIFIED TRAINING OFFICER
Montrose Regional Dispatch Center
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Served nearly 30 law, fire, and EMS agencies.
- Answered, prioritized, and guided callers through administrative and emergency calls for service including EMD and telephone CPR.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills successfully utilized to coach, document, and provide feedback pertaining to trainees.
- Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Coordinator; Managed confidential information in a secure, professional, and discretionary manner.
- Independently assumes responsibility for extra assignments including peer support and wellness committee endeavors
- Contact: Lieutenant Cam Bolden - 970.252.4076
RAMP AGENT SUPERVISOR
FedEx Express
09.2002 - 10.2012
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mott Community College
Flint, Michigan05.2006
Skills
- Integrity and Honest Transparency
- Community Engagement
- Interview and Interrogation Techniques
- Verbal De-Escalation
- Keen Officer Safety Awareness
- Colorado Revised Statutes
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Concise Police Reports and Affidavits
- Courtroom Testimony
- Thrive Independently and on a Team
Timeline
POLICE OFFICER
Montrose Police Department
06.2021 - Current
911 TELECOMMUNICATOR
Grand Junction Regional Communications Center
12.2018 - 06.2021
911 TELECOMMUNICATOR / CERTIFIED TRAINING OFFICER
Montrose Regional Dispatch Center
09.2012 - 12.2018
RAMP AGENT SUPERVISOR
FedEx Express
09.2002 - 10.2012
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mott Community College
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