Erik Cotten
Redding,CA
Summary
Professional with experience in community service, prepared to make positive impact. Strong focus on team collaboration, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable support and results. Skilled at fostering community relationships, problem-solving, and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Service Officer
Redding Police Department
02.2020 - Current
- Manage non-hazardous situations and support police personnel through fieldwork and administrative tasks.
- Respond to non-emergency calls and prepare reports on theft, fraud, vandalism, traffic collisions, and more.
- Assist with traffic direction, crowd control, and vehicle-related code enforcement.
- Handle evidence collection and perform other community-oriented tasks.
Community Service Officer
San Jose Police Department
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Responded to and investigated incidents such as burglary, vandalism, vehicle theft, and traffic collisions.
- Managed abandoned vehicle abatement and supported crime scene investigations.
- Trained and supervised 5 employees as a field trainer.
- Assisted in traffic control for road hazards and special events.
Security Specialist
Security Industry Specialists
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided corporate and executive security for a Fortune 500 company.
- Conducted access control, monitored surveillance, and performed escorts and patrols.
Education
B.S. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
National University
Online08.2025
No Degree - Administration of Justice
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CANo Degree - Communications, EMT Basic
San Jose City College
San Jose, CANo Degree - Communications
Riverside City College
Riverside, CASkills
- Programming Languages: C, C, Java, Python (Introductory exposure)
- Tools & Technologies: Microsoft Office 365, Windows OS, Basic PC troubleshooting
- Report writing
- Community engagement
- Emergency response
- Report preparation
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- EMT Basic (Nationally Registered – Lapsed)
- Issued: March 2019 | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Reg#: E3303854
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
- Field Training Officer – San Jose Police Department
- Mentored new hires and conducted onboarding training in community policing protocols.
Timeline
Community Service Officer
Redding Police Department
02.2020 - Current
Community Service Officer
San Jose Police Department
04.2017 - 02.2020
Security Specialist
Security Industry Specialists
07.2015 - 03.2017
No Degree - Communications
Riverside City College
B.S. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
National University
No Degree - Administration of Justice
Gavilan College
No Degree - Communications, EMT Basic
San Jose City College
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