Eric J. Hawkins
Lavon,TX
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer Patrol Seargeant
Collin College Police Department
Plano, TX
02.2018 - Current
- Supervise officers; ensure that all college facilities and property are consistently patrolled, both on foot and by motor vehicle, issue citations, secure doors, gates, and other entrances and exits to the grounds and facilities.
- Assign duties to officers as needed; create shift schedules, review reports and assist officers as needed. Must maintain regular communications with officers and ensure that reports and citations are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
- Assist in conducting investigations of complaints against officers and in administering appropriate disciplinary processes as required.
- Ensure that all duty posts and special events are staffed at all times and that all calls for assistance are answered in a timely manner.
- Conduct preliminary investigations; gather evidence, obtain witnesses and make arrests. Assist in case preparation and appear in courts as directed by supervisor.
- Answer calls and complaints and provide assistance to faculty, staff and students. Assist stranded motorists or provide escorts to students, staff and faculty.
- Conduct routine inspections of Public Safety equipment including vehicles, officer's weapons and uniforms to ensure all are kept neat and in good working condition.
- Maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies to stay abreast of laws, ordinances and other appropriate guidelines.
- Provide daily status reports to the Lieutenant regarding follow-up investigations, potential hazards and related matters.
- Provide emergency medical treatment, as needed, including CPR until medical personnel arrive.
- Oversee patrol fleet, research and develop department equipment needs, contacts vendors, oversees service on communications.
88M Transportation 79V Career Counselor
United States Army Reserve
Seagoville, TX
07.1999 - Current
- Served Active Duty for the most recent war (Operation Iraqi Freedom).
- Served as a Security Guard for Base Operations.
- Served as Escort Security for Convoy Movements.
- Served as Convoy Commander on multiple convoy movements.
- Currently Hold the Rank of Master Sargeant
- DARN Officer (Duty Attention Retention Non commissioned Officer).
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided ongoing support and mentorship to Soldiers throughout their military careers
Flex Security Professional/ Backup Tactical Response Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
Dallas, TX
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Provide general security presence and a visible crime deterrent.
- Respond to any incident involving an imminent threat to personal safety.
- Maintain proficiency through initial and subsequent re-training in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, less than lethal devices, and weapons.
- Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
- Maintain high standards of proficiency and training to successfully resolve highly stressful and dynamic situations including but not limited to armed individuals, persons in crisis, workplace disturbances.
- Response to all emergencies and threats including medical emergencies and to alarms, such as fire or intrusion alarms.
Police Officer
Garland Police Department
Garland, TX
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and resolve criminal cases.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public relations and trust.
- Trained junior officers on procedures, protocols, and emergency response techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX05-2024
No Degree - Texas Law Enforcement Certification
Garland Police Academy
Garland, TX12-2016
No Degree - Law Enforcement Certification
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
Grand Island, NE08-2006
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Team player
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Physically fit
- Disciplined individual
Certification
- Texas Law Enforcement Certified
- A Master Peace Officer Certification in Texas is the highest proficiency certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), requiring significant experience, education, and training hours beyond the basic license.CPR Certified
Timeline
Police Officer Patrol Seargeant
Collin College Police Department
02.2018 - Current
Flex Security Professional/ Backup Tactical Response Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2017 - 02.2018
Police Officer
Garland Police Department
06.2016 - 06.2017
88M Transportation 79V Career Counselor
United States Army Reserve
07.1999 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Collin County Community College
No Degree - Texas Law Enforcement Certification
Garland Police Academy
No Degree - Law Enforcement Certification
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center