George Michael Cummings
West Des Moines
Summary
Dynamic Reserve Police Officer with the Waterloo Police Department, skilled in criminal investigation and community policing. Proven ability to enhance public safety through effective crowd control and incident reporting. Recognized for strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, ensuring efficient emergency response and maintaining community trust. Committed to protecting people and property.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reserve Police Officer
Waterloo Police Department
Waterloo
01.2005 - Current
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Ensured that all evidence collected was stored securely until it could be processed by a crime lab technician.
- Assisted in crowd control measures during large events such as parades or protests.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and prevent criminal activity.
- Provided support to local law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures.
- Responded to calls for service from citizens within the community.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any physical altercations involving citizens or suspects.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Checked buildings after hours for signs of burglary or vandalism attempts.
- Monitored security cameras at various locations throughout the city.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts during critical incidents.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents as directed by superiors.
- Interacted with citizens while on duty to provide assistance or answer questions they may have had about police operations.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintenance Mechanic
Black Hawk County Abstract
Waterloo
02.2004 - Current
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used for maintenance activities.
- Tested machine malfunctions and performed repairs.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Trained personnel in operating procedures related to safe machine use.
- Double-checked blueprints during machine malfunctions.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach maintenance projects.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups, and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialized maintenance projects.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Ran regular tests on machines and fixed early problems.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Inspected safety devices such as emergency stops and interlocks on machines prior to use.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities performed.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Read technical manuals to help diagnose problems with equipment.
- Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure safety compliance.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Reserve Police Officer
City Of Altoona Police dept
Altoona
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Mitigated risk and accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecutory information while processing crime scenes.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Ensured that all evidence collected was stored securely until it could be processed by a crime lab technician.
- Assisted in crowd control measures during large events such as parades or protests.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and prevent criminal activity.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures.
- Responded to calls for service from citizens within the community.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any physical altercations involving citizens or suspects.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Checked buildings after hours for signs of burglary or vandalism attempts.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities and incident reports.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts during critical incidents.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents as directed by superiors.
- Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for criminal prosecution case logs, records, reports and agendas.
- Interacted with citizens while on duty to provide assistance or answer questions they may have had about police operations.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons with tact and discretion.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Interviewed witnesses regarding criminal investigations, making sure all relevant information was properly documented in reports.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Des Moines, IA04-1988
Skills
- First aid
- Evidence storage
- Crowd control
- Incident reporting
- Community policing
- Criminal investigation
- Traffic enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Public interaction
- Report writing
- Investigation
- Observational patrolling
- Self-defense techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Community police services
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response
- Team coordination
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Defensive tactics
- Evidence collection
- Ethics and integrity
- Firearms proficiency
- Radio communication
- Surveillance techniques
- Vehicle operation
- Arrest procedures
- Drug recognition
- Crime scene management
- First aid and CPR
- Protecting people and property
- Foot patrolling
- Multitasking capacity
- Professionalism
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident documentation
- Non-lethal weapons training
Accomplishments
.Reserve officer of the year 2015 and in 2024
Affiliations
- past national president of the Amvets riders organization helping veterans
- golfing
- fishing
- helping th community
Certification
- fire arms
- asp baton
- handcuffing
- mace
- taser
- aed
- cpr/first aid
- defensive driving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Reserve Police Officer
Waterloo Police Department
01.2005 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Black Hawk County Abstract
02.2004 - Current
Reserve Police Officer
City Of Altoona Police dept
01.2001 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
East High School
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