Eric Schmidt
Highland Heights,KY
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Highland Heights Police
03.2022 - 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.
- Department Firearms instructor
- Department armor for rifles and pistols
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
Police Officer
Campbell County Police
07.2007 - 03.2022
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- 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.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Department Field Training Officer
- Department firearms instructor
- Department armor
- Department taser instructor
- Less lethal instructor
- Crime scene unit for 7 years
Police Officer
Southgate Police
09.2002 - 07.2007
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Department Field Training Officer
- Department Firearms instructor
- Fleet manager
Police Officer
Terrace Park Police
05.2001 - 09.2002
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Automotive Technician
Lincoln Mercury of Florence
08.1997 - 09.2002
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
- Safeguarded customer trust by ensuring adherence to ethical repair practices and maintaining a transparent communication approach throughout the service process.
- Diagnosed complex electrical issues, restoring vehicle functionality.
- Reduced repeat repair visits by implementing thorough quality control checks.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Education
No Degree - Police Academy
Department of Criminal Justice
DOCJT10-2002
Automotive Technology
Raymond Walters College
Blue Ash, Oh07-1992
No Degree - Basic Academy
Clermont College
Batavia, OH12-2000
Ford Certified - Automotive Technology
Scarlet Oaks
Sharonville, OH07-1992
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency vehicle operations
- Officer training
- Search and seizure laws
- Crime scene processing
- Patrol procedures
- Firearms training specialist
- Weapons training
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Timeline
Police Officer
Highland Heights Police
03.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Campbell County Police
07.2007 - 03.2022
Police Officer
Southgate Police
09.2002 - 07.2007
Police Officer
Terrace Park Police
05.2001 - 09.2002
Automotive Technician
Lincoln Mercury of Florence
08.1997 - 09.2002
No Degree - Police Academy
Department of Criminal Justice
Automotive Technology
Raymond Walters College
No Degree - Basic Academy
Clermont College
Ford Certified - Automotive Technology
Scarlet Oaks
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