DOMINICK CHAMBERS
Waldorf,MD
Summary
- Police Officer with over 15 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Police Officer
District of Columbia Public School
01.2024 - Current
- Provide a physical and safe environment for learning
- Conduct security patrols throughout the building and grounds
- Monitor cafeterias, auditoriums, hallways, stairwells, restrooms, entrances and exits
- Provide security at athletic events, social gatherings, group assemblies, and other approved school activities.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans.
- Mentored at-risk youth through diversion programs aimed at reducing truancy rates and preventing juvenile delinquency behaviors among students.
- Conducted investigations into potential threats or incidents, maintaining detailed documentation for each case.
- Promoted positive relationships between students, staff, and law enforcement through community outreach programs.
- Provided security at extracurricular events, ensuring a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors alike.
- Monitored trends in school crime through data analysis to identify areas needing proactive intervention or heightened security measures.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting thorough security assessments and implementing necessary improvements.
- Responded quickly to various emergencies or disruptions, effectively deescalating situations as needed.
Armed Security Guard/K9 Officer
Federal Protective Security Company
07.2023 - Current
- Secure residential and commercial buildings
- Conduct patrols around the area and report and suspicious activities or persons
- Conduct observation reports.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by implementing strict security protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all security-related activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
K9 Officer
Federal Protective Security Company
07.2022 - Current
- Conduct patrols with the working dog (Belgian Malinois) keeping a positive presence and detecting any potential criminal activity.
- Utilized advanced K9 handling techniques for crowd control at large-scale events, maintaining order and preventing potential incidents.
- Facilitated positive interactions between police dogs and citizens, promoting public trust and fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.
Police Officer
City of Alexandria Police Department
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Deputy Sheriff
Prince George’s Office of the Sheriff
03.2012 - 07.2021
- Domestic Violence Unit
- Responds to 911 Domestic Calls for service in George and Henry Sector
- (Dist.lll)
- Serves restraining orders/warrants associated with DV encounters
- Serves Emergency Petition Service (EPS) orders
- Supervised 8 deputies on a squad
- Field Training Officer of 6 Deputy recruits
- Circuit Court (Upper Marlboro) District Court (Hyattsville)
- Maintains order and security in courtrooms
- Escorts/Transports prisoners to and from scheduled municipal, civil, and or district court proceedings
- Partnered with Deputy comrades in high visibility cases.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Police Officer
Prince Georges County Office of The Sheriff
03.2012 - 07.2021
- During my time with the Prince Georges County Office of The Sheriff, I was apart of one of the Special Operations Division (SOD) Units which was Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU)
Armed Security Officer
Allied Barton
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Patrolled the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) government building in Washington, DC and served as general armed security presence and visible deterrent to crime, rule infractions, and suspicious activity
- Performed 100% ID checks allowing entry into the building
- Preserved order and enforced regulations and directives for site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises
- Maintained daily logs of potential threats, theft/damage, unauthorized persons, and unusual activity.
Armed Security Officer
Brinks Armor Security
07.2008 - 12.2010
- Facilitated pick-up and delivery of currency as well as air carrier from both commercial and retail businesses, banking centers, and government buildings
- Automated Teller Machine Technician (ATM); calibrated ATMs to ensure proper currency provisioning
- Prepared daily and weekly cash disbursement reports and submitted to management to provide accountability and transparency
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents
- Maintained high degree of situational awareness to minimize risk of hazardous encounters
- Maintained stamina during long periods of sitting, walking, standing, or driving while remaining focused and vigilant.
Education
Criminal Justice - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Rd Largo, MDHigh School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2005
Skills
- Highly experienced with providing assistance to the general public Fostering safe encounters and de-escalating crisis situations
- Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Enforce and maintain local and federal statutes, policies, and procedures set forth by the Sheriff Dept
- Safeguard police records
- Ensuring assigned patrol vehicle is regularly maintained and conducting systematic inspections to ensure that it and its various components, is in working order to mitigate mechanical failures
- Well-versed in police procedures concerning arrest, booking, and record keeping
- Ability to properly execute duties while remaining calm and in control
- Strong communication abilities and organizational skills
- Fully trained in CPR with updated certification
- Leadership Qualities
- Community policing
- Surveillance techniques
- Threat Assessment
Training
- Completion of Maryland Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, March 2012 - October 2012
- Completion of Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, June 2022 - December 2022
- Completion of DC CODE District of Columbia Training, April 2024
Affiliations
- Prince Hall Freemasonry Fraternity
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive (NOBLE)
Certification
• MPCTC Maryland Certified
• Certified Field Training Officer (FTO)
• DCJS Virginia Certified
• DC CODE Certified District of Columbia
Timeline
School Police Officer
District of Columbia Public School
01.2024 - Current
Armed Security Guard/K9 Officer
Federal Protective Security Company
07.2023 - Current
K9 Officer
Federal Protective Security Company
07.2022 - Current
Police Officer
City of Alexandria Police Department
06.2022 - 07.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Prince George’s Office of the Sheriff
03.2012 - 07.2021
Police Officer
Prince Georges County Office of The Sheriff
03.2012 - 07.2021
Armed Security Officer
Allied Barton
11.2011 - 03.2012
Armed Security Officer
Brinks Armor Security
07.2008 - 12.2010
Criminal Justice - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Prince George’s Community College
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
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