Gerald Jackson
Dallas,GA
Summary
Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer/SWAT Operator
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta
09.2015 - Current
- Full Time Tier 1 SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Operator since 2020
- Patrol certain areas of the city/beat
- Perform security checks on buildings and residences
- Observe and take appropriate action in the event of suspicious activity
- Field investigations for warrants and wanted individuals
- Investigate reported crimes
- Secure, observe and analyze crime scenes
- Enforce traffic ordinances and direct traffic
- Interview suspects, victims, and witnesses
- Quickly respond to 911 calls to ensure protection of life and/or property
- Make forcible arrests when necessary
- Organize and articulate facts for incident reports
- Serve as a witness in court to attest to crimes committed.
Probation and Parole Officer
State of Delaware
New Castle, DE
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Interviews offenders to obtain and verify personal, social and delinquent/criminal histories; evaluates information and offenders' attitude toward offense to determine community risk, frequency of client contact and identify needs
- Determines appropriate methods of addressing offender problems and needs based on nature and complexity of problems, offender's stability and available community resources
- Develops and implements case supervision/treatment plans outlining goals and objectives to be accomplished and the methods and techniques to be used
- Monitors offenders' activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation and parole through field visits, office appointments and telephone contact
- Investigates possible probation and parole violations; may request warrant for arrest, search or seizure; may assist law enforcement officials in executing warrant
- Attends hearings to answer questions, make recommendations and presents progress reports
- Contacts offenders and their families, the courts, Board of Parole, various state institutions, community resources, mental health facilities and employers to ensure that offenders comply with the conditions of probation and/or parole and that they receive services, e.g., drug counseling, employment and family counseling, and related services.
Site Counselor
Meadowwood Behavioral Health Hospital
New Castle, DE
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Conducts individual and group counseling sessions which address primary clinical, emotional and behavioral goals identified for residents
- Prepares and maintains social histories, classification reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and chronological records
- Obtains and coordinates services and resources needed to implement rehabilitation plans and objectives.
Treatment Specialist
Ferris School for Boys
Wilmington, DE
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Conducts interviews to obtain and evaluate youth's personal, family, social, psychological, delinquent history and institutional adjustment and recommends appropriate rehabilitative programs
- Develops treatment plans, as part of inter-disciplinary team, by identifying problem areas based on information obtained from youth's records
- Conducts individual and group counseling sessions which address primary clinical, emotional and behavioral goals identified for youths
- Prepares and maintains social histories, classification reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and chronological records
- Obtains and coordinates services and resources needed to implement rehabilitation plans and objectives
- Outline’s problems to be addressed, objectives, and methods to be used and anticipated results.
Residential Counselor (Part Time)
Horizon House
Wilmington, DE
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Conducts individual and group counseling sessions which address primary clinical, emotional and behavioral goals identified for residents
- Prepares and maintains social histories, classification reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and chronological records
- Obtains and coordinates services and resources needed to implement rehabilitation plans and objectives
- Outlines problems to be addressed, objectives, and methods to be used and anticipated results
- Distribute medication to residents throughout the shift and ensure all paperwork and MAR (Medicine count and Sign-Offs) are accurate.
Vehicle Maintenance Tech
Enterprise Rental Car (Part-Time)
Vienna, VA
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Provide great customer service to Enterprise customer
- Maintain upkeep and cleanliness of all rental vehicles at the location
- File keys and documents for vehicles’ exterior maintenance and Preventative Maintenance (oil changes, mechanical maintenance, etc).
Lead Account Executive
The Intuitive Group
Vienna, VA
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Provide exceptional customer service to all Verizon customers
- Organize files and daily profit in office via Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Spreadsheet
- Make sure all customers are on the most up to date service with Verizon
- Qualify customers for credits and promotional deals
- Train and mold entry level employees on job standards and systems.
Project Manager/Day Porter/Plumber
MVLE
Vienna, VA
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Provide service to all building’s issues and/or concerns
- Maintain building’s interior and exterior cleanliness and upkeep
- Distribute packages to storage and stock areas
- Building’s plumbing specialist for all restrooms and kitchens
- Specialize in company inventory of maintenance stock.
Military Security Officer
Wackenhut Services Inc.
Washington, DC
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Responsible for providing security at Ft
- Myer and Ft
- McNair military installations
- Responsible for performing searches of all vehicles for safety practices
- Provides general information for all visitors needing assistance
- Escorts patrols around the outskirts of the Generals Quarters due to security precautions
- Documents all parties entering Generals quarters on an hourly basis.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology and Administration of Justice
Howard University
01.2011
Sociology
University of Buffalo
01.2008
Skills
- Surveillance expert
- Traffic Laws
- Criminal Investigations
- Emergency planning
- Community Engagement
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
- Criminal Law
- Firearms training specialist
- Emergency Response
- Physical Fitness
- Exceptional problem solver
- Integrity and Honesty
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Firearms proficiency
- Surveillance and covert operations
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Counter-terrorism tactics
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Arrest techniques
- Report Writing
- Case Management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Drug enforcement
- Tactical policing
Certification
- Certified in CPR and AED
- Certified in First Aid
- Certified HIPAA Training
- Certified in Crisis Intervention Training
- Certified in Shotgun Training
- Certified in Patrol Rifle
- Certified in Less Lethal Munitions and Weapons
- Certified in Active Shooter Training/Response
- High Risk Warrants and Tactics
- Georgia Public Safety Training
- Certified in Pistol Training
- Certified in Hazmat Training
- Certified in Cyber Homeland Security Training
- Advanced Pistol Certified
- Basic SWAT Certified
- Intermediate SWAT Certified
- Advanced SWAT Certified
- Glock Certified Armorer
- Tactical Firearms Skills
- Rappel Certified Training
- Tactical Building Clearing
- Building Entries
- Counter Ambush and Vehicle Assaults
- Fast Rope Certified Training
- Hostage Rescue Certified
- ALERRT Instructor
- Flying While Armed Certified
- General Instructor Certified
- Use of Force Instructor
- Firearms Instructor
- Police Counter-Sniper Certified
- Taser Instructor
Timeline
Police Officer/SWAT Operator
Atlanta Police Department
09.2015 - Current
Probation and Parole Officer
State of Delaware
08.2014 - 09.2015
Site Counselor
Meadowwood Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2014 - 09.2015
Residential Counselor (Part Time)
Horizon House
01.2014 - 03.2014
Treatment Specialist
Ferris School for Boys
04.2013 - 08.2014
Vehicle Maintenance Tech
Enterprise Rental Car (Part-Time)
09.2012 - 04.2013
Lead Account Executive
The Intuitive Group
09.2012 - 04.2013
Project Manager/Day Porter/Plumber
MVLE
09.2011 - 09.2012
Military Security Officer
Wackenhut Services Inc.
08.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Sociology and Administration of Justice
Howard University
Sociology
University of Buffalo
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