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Gloria McCovery

Irvington,Alabama

Summary

Dedicated and capable professional with more than twenty years experience in law enforcement and related environments, including facilitating intra/interagency communications, maintaining safety and security, performing diverse administrative and research responsibilities, and conducting criminal investigations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Automatic Transportation Systems Operator

Alabama Department of Transportation
07.2016 - Current
  • Performed Administrative functions, compile traffic data for statistical purposes for the State of Alabama
  • Coordinate with schools, business organization, law enforcement to schedule tours at the Traffic Management Center
  • Monitor Alabama State roadways in search for potential hazards, documenting all information with Alabama Go Traffic
  • Dispatch Alabama Service Patrol trucks out to stranded motorist on the interstate.

Police Communication Officer I

Alabama Department of Public Safety
Mobile, AL
06.2007 - Current
  • Assist State Troopers through the communication of vital information, as well as conducting criminal and driver background checks, coordinating emergency response with other law enforcement and public safety agencies, and dispatching Troopers to the aid of stranded motorists
  • Process NCIC information and notify other agencies regarding detention of suspects
  • Prepare and process accident and citation reports in addition to preparing traffic fatality and injury counts and entering information into state computer system
  • Notify Troopers of upcoming court dates and/or subpoenas, submit media press release information and issue National Weather Service alerts.

Corrections Officer

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
Mobile, AL
07.1997 - 11.2006
  • Performed administrative functions and maintain security procedures at the Metro Jail, including processing arriving inmates, maintaining records, transporting inmates to court appearances, and monitoring/operation of surveillance system
  • Utilized computer system to research information regarding inmate’s court dates, bail, etc.

Environmental Enforcement Officer

City Of Prichard Inspection Department
Prichard, AL
06.1993 - 07.1997
  • Enforced municipal environmental laws and researched property records to determine responsible landowners
  • Communicated with landowners and issued citations as needed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
  • Also, enforced licensing requirements for city building contractors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Faulkner University

Associate of Science - Legal Studies

Faulkner University

Skills

  • Highly motivated team player with a strong personal work ethic
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, among other applications
  • Commissioned Notary Public for the State of Alabama

Training

  • National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification, Alabama Criminal Justice Information, Department of Public Safety, MM/DD/YY
  • Introduction to the Incident Command System, Emergency Management Institute, FEMA, MM/DD/YY
  • National Incident Management System, Emergency Management Institute, FEMA, MM/DD/YY
  • Courtroom Procedures, Southwest Alabama Police Academy, MM/DD/YY
  • Courtroom Procedures & Security, Completed 242-hour course provided by faculty from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mobile County District Attorney’s Office and United States Marshall’s Office, MM/DD/YY
  • Police Officer Basic Training, Southwest Alabama Police Academy, MM/DD/YY
  • CPR & First Aid Certification, American Red Cross, MM/DD/YY

References

Professional & Personal References Available Upon Request

Timeline

Automatic Transportation Systems Operator

Alabama Department of Transportation
07.2016 - Current

Police Communication Officer I

Alabama Department of Public Safety
06.2007 - Current

Corrections Officer

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
07.1997 - 11.2006

Environmental Enforcement Officer

City Of Prichard Inspection Department
06.1993 - 07.1997

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Faulkner University

Associate of Science - Legal Studies

Faulkner University
Gloria McCovery