Elijah White
Kathleen,GA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements. Police Officer with over 2 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.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Perry Police Department
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Military Logistics
United States Marine Corps
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Supported special missions such as humanitarian aid drops or military exercises by coordinating logistics efficiently.
- Managed logistics for large-scale military exercises, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and resources to support operations.
- Improved overall exam efficiency, handling logistics such as room scheduling and materials coordination.
- Ensured timely delivery of arrangements to event venues by coordinating logistics efficiently with transportation providers.
- Increased operational flexibility through cross-training in other roles such as logistics coordination or scheduling.
- Trained team members on reverse logistics best practices, elevating overall department performance.
Customer Service Representative
Planet Fitness
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Education
Various Different Military Classes
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
Lake Elsinore, CA06.2015
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patience and Empathy
- Community Engagement
- Criminal Investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Community Relations
- Emergency Management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical Fitness
- Officer Training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal Law
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Emergency Response
- Mental Resilience
- Cultural Awareness
- Courtroom Testimony
- Tactical Driving
- Case Management
- Court Testimony
Accomplishments
- Issued 300 traffic citations, as well as answering calls for service.
- Earned a national defense medal in the United States Marine Corps
- Received a Good Conduct medal for over 3 years of service without any disciplinary action.
Additional Information
A hard working person who loves working together as a team to help get the job done. I am always willing to learn and strive to learn something new each day to better myself and the other around me.
Certification
- received a Crisis Intervention Team Certificate
- Certified in Standard Field Sobriety.
- a Certified Speed Detection Operator.
- Attended Georgia Resiliency Program.
- Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement / Corrections
- Gang Awareness
Timeline
Police Officer
Perry Police Department
09.2022 - Current
Military Logistics
United States Marine Corps
10.2017 - 08.2022
Customer Service Representative
Planet Fitness
01.2016 - 08.2017
Various Different Military Classes
United States Marine Corps
High School Diploma -
Temescal Canyon High School
- received a Crisis Intervention Team Certificate
- Certified in Standard Field Sobriety.
- a Certified Speed Detection Operator.
- Attended Georgia Resiliency Program.
- Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement / Corrections
- Gang Awareness
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