Heather Cale
Stafford,VA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements. Police Officer with over 9 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Investigator position. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Specialist
Leatherneck Lanes (MCCS)
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment
- Monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Time Management
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between guest by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Kept the facilities and equipment maintained and arranged.
Bartender
Applebees
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
Police Officer
Jacksonville Police Department
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Spoke regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the community.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Reduced process inaccuracies while investigating major crimes and assisting district attorney prosecution cases.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Police Officer
Elizabeth City Police Department
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Deputy Sheriff
Pasquotank Sheriffs Office
12.2011 - 09.2013
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for over a 100 cases.
- Drafted over 100 reports detailing incidents and safety violations.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
Education
No Degree - Continuing of Education 24 Hours Yearly
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC12.2019
No Degree - Chemical Analysis of Breath
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC09.2016
No Degree - Field Reporting
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC02.2016
No Degree - CJLEADS
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC01.2015
No Degree - Basic Crime Scene Course
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC11.2014
No Degree - Woman's Law Enforcement Conference
North Carolina Justice Academy
3971 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville N.C.09.2014
No Degree - Radar Certification
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05.2014
Basic Law Enforcement Degree - Law Enforcement
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC12.2011
GED -
Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center
5100 Cleveland St. Virginia Beach V.A. 2346206.2004
Skills
- Safety Understanding
- Logistics Support
- Safety Awareness
- Supply Management
- Computer Proficiency
- Time Management
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Courtroom Testimony
- Criminal Investigations
- Legal Compliance
- Data-Driven Approaches
- Police Reports
- Interrogation Techniques
- Prosecution Support
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Court Testimony
- Crime Scene Processing
- Report Writing
- Background Investigations
- Law Enforcement
- Case Management
- Suspect Interrogation
- Court Preparation
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
Leatherneck Lanes (MCCS)
07.2023 - Current
Bartender
Applebees
12.2017 - 06.2020
Police Officer
Jacksonville Police Department
04.2015 - 07.2020
Police Officer
Elizabeth City Police Department
07.2013 - 04.2015
Deputy Sheriff
Pasquotank Sheriffs Office
12.2011 - 09.2013
No Degree - Continuing of Education 24 Hours Yearly
College of The Albemarle
No Degree - Chemical Analysis of Breath
College of The Albemarle
No Degree - Field Reporting
Coastal Carolina Community College
No Degree - CJLEADS
Coastal Carolina Community College
No Degree - Basic Crime Scene Course
College of The Albemarle
No Degree - Woman's Law Enforcement Conference
North Carolina Justice Academy
No Degree - Radar Certification
College of The Albemarle
Basic Law Enforcement Degree - Law Enforcement
College of The Albemarle
GED -
Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center
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