Grace Fisher
Windsor,CO
Summary
Criminal Justice graduate with law enforcement experience through police department and sheriff’s office internships. Experienced in patrol operations, K9 operations, emergency response, detention procedures, evidence handling, crisis communication, and community engagement. Dependable and professional with strong communication, situational awareness, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
The Grainhouse
06.2026 - Current
- Provided friendly, attentive customer service to ensure guests had a positive dining experience.
- Took orders accurately and relayed requests to the kitchen and bar in a timely manner.
- Multitasked during peak service, balancing drink refills, order pacing, and guest check-ins while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Handled payments at the table, including processing transactions and ensuring correct totals, and receipt delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and service readiness by completing assigned sidework, including resetting tables, restocking supplies, and supporting the restaurant’s setup/closing needs.
- Followed restaurant policies for cash handling, guest service standards, and maintaining a safe, organized work area.
Internship
Westminster Police Department
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Tactical Exposure: Observed K9 handler training sessions by participating in controlled K9 bite demonstrations while wearing a bite suit to understand canine behavior, tactical deployment, and officer safety procedures.
- Supported K9 unit operations by observing narcotics detection searches and explosive detection procedures conducted by certified handlers, gaining familiarity with K9 training methods and scent detection techniques.
- Law Enforcement Operations: Completed a comprehensive internship program focused on patrol operations, tactical response, officer safety, and community engagement.
- Patrol & Ride-Along Experience: Participated in ride-alongs with patrol officers, observing and learning daily policing activities, traffic enforcement, and community interactions.
- Community Engagement: Assisted officers with outreach efforts and interacted with residents, supporting positive police-community relationships.
- Specialized Training Exposure: Attended a SWAT negotiations conference focused on crisis communication, negotiation strategies, and teamwork in high-pressure environments. Successfully used the skills gained from this conference, such as communication during stressful events, in my coursework and day-to-day interactions at the Police Department.
- Professional Development: Developed stronger situational awareness, communication abilities, and understanding of modern policing operations, thus I had greater independence and dependability during the internship.
- Hours per week: 10
Internship
Albany County Sheriff’s Office
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted with observational support of K9 tracking operations and vehicle search procedures related to narcotics detection investigations.
- Emergency Response Assistance: Assisted deputies with hands-on duties during emergency response situations, including transporting an injured individual via stretcher for helicopter evacuation.
- Patrol Operations: Shadowed deputies during patrol assignments, gaining firsthand experience with law enforcement procedures, officer safety tactics, and community policing practices.
- Detention Center Procedures: Participated in booking, fingerprinting, evidence intake, and evidence management operations, during which I learned confidentiality and evidence-handling standards.
- Tactical Observation: Actively sought out ride-alongs and difficult daily jobs, focused on traffic enforcement, radio communications, situational awareness, and various challenging field operations.
- Hours per week: 20
Sales Associate
Jax Mercantile
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Delivered professional customer service by assisting individuals efficiently, resolving inquiries, and maintaining a positive public-facing environment.
- Supported operational efficiency through handling special requests, coordinating product transfers, and assisting multiple departments as needed.
- Collaborated within a team environment to ensure organized, effective daily operations and strong communication across staff.
- Hours per week: 20
Shift Manager
The Human Bean
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Leadership & Operations: Supervised team members, including scheduling, personal development coaching, peer-to-peer conflict resolution management, and served as the focal point for operations management, while maintaining efficient daily operations in a fast paced environment.
- Communication & Customer Service: Provided professional service to the public and resolved issues through effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Administrative Support: Managed cash transactions, maintained organization, and ensured attention to detail in daily responsibilities.
- Training & Adaptability: Trained new employees and demonstrated the ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure.
- Trained and mentored new employees on workplace procedures and standard operating practices, customer interaction standards, and overall expectations. Instituted a new employee workbook/handbook, leading to increased new employee performance based on practical day-to-day need-to-know information.
- Demonstrated adaptability and reliability while working through unexpected last-minute shifts, seasonal periods, and academic breaks.
- Hours per week: 20
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Poudre High School
Fort Collins, COBachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2026
Timeline
Server
The Grainhouse
06.2026 - Current
Internship
Westminster Police Department
06.2025 - 08.2025
Internship
Albany County Sheriff’s Office
01.2025 - 04.2025
Shift Manager
The Human Bean
11.2023 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
Jax Mercantile
07.2022 - 08.2025
High school diploma or equivalent -
Poudre High School
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
University of Wyoming
Job-related training
- Front Range Community College POST Academy - Assisted cadre during scenario-based law enforcement training exercises and supported skills-based training operations at Front Range Community College. 8 Hours
- Volunteer Training Support – Severance Police Department – Assisted officers during POST in-service training exercises involving high-risk vehicle stops and building searches with the Severance Police Department. 8 Hours
Additional information
References available upon request.