George Cleary
Spring,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and observant retired Police Sergeant with impeccable integrity and a stellar record of accomplishment in law enforcement. Proven expertise in leading and motivating officers to handle high workloads and difficult situations with a community-focused approach. Expert in handling administrative requirements and schedules. Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and promoting positive community relations. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Harris County Precinct 4
12.2010 - 07.2023
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in Harris County/.
Police Corporal
Harris County Precinct 4
07.2005 - 12.2010
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Strengthened traceability by developing systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records and operational agendas.
- Initiated and promoted successful investigation completion by interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses to verify details and corroborate facts.
Deputy
Harris County Precinct 4
09.1991 - 07.2005
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
Education
Peace Officer License - Criminal Justice
12.1990
High School Diploma -
05.1985
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Courtroom Testimony
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Decision-Making
- Witness Interviewing
- Community Relations
- Evidence Preservation
- Court Proceedings
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Public Relations
- Emergency Management
- Police Patrol Operations
- Crime Scene Processing
- Crime Scene Management
- Crime Scene Photographs
- Traffic Citations Issuance
- Witness Interviews
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Investigation
- Public Disturbance Investigation
- Interrogation Techniques
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Community Policing
Certification
- Hostage Negotiations Training
- Crime Prevention
- Commercial Crime Prevention
- Basic Peace Officers License
- Intermediate Peace Officer License
- Master Peace Officers License
- Alert Training
- Instructor Certification
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant - Harris County Precinct 4
12.2010 - 07.2023
Police Corporal - Harris County Precinct 4
07.2005 - 12.2010
Deputy - Harris County Precinct 4
09.1991 - 07.2005
University of Houston - Downtown - Peace Officer License, Criminal Justice
Galena Park High School - High School Diploma,
- Hostage Negotiations Training
- Crime Prevention
- Commercial Crime Prevention
- Basic Peace Officers License
- Intermediate Peace Officer License
- Master Peace Officers License
- Alert Training
- Instructor Certification
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