Jacob Pounds
Connellsville,PA
Summary
Skilled professional, hardworking, attentive and motivated police officer looking to showcase my communication and problem-solving skills to the benefit of the community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
North Versailles Township Police Department
11.2025 - Current
- Serviced over 10,000 residents in 9.0 square miles of coverage.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public relations and crime prevention initiatives.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate support and coordinating with first responders.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Sergeant -
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Patrolled campus premises to prevent entry of unauthorized persons to maintain security, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, or arrest violators.
- Prepared case reports, citations and summons necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws including petty, misdemeanor, and felonious offenses.
- Assisted in training of new officers, providing information regarding policy and procedure, equipment training and general tasks.
- Defused and resolved conflicts between hospital patients, guests and clinical staff members.
- Volunteered to assist coverage of 4 hospitals within the UPMC healthcare system.
Police Officer
Southwest Regional Police Department
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Serviced two counties, over 6,000 residents, and 14 square miles of coverage.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Police Officer -
Mount Pleasant Police Department
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Serviced over 4,300 residents in 1.0 square mile of coverage.
- Patrolled the assigned jurisdiction to deter illegal activities, and protected and preserved the safety and security of individuals, buildings, and neighborhoods.
- Responded to emergency radio calls and investigated accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
- Coordinated with outside law enforcement jurisdictions and agencies necessary for the continuing investigation of cases, suspects, and/or to gather criminal intelligence data.
- Participated in community programs, reducing the gap between law- enforcement officers and local residents creating trust.
Security Guard -
Delta 9
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided a safe/secure environment for the company by enforcing security regulations and watching for unusual events in assigned areas
- Monitored 36 security cameras per shift, ensuring functionality and adhered to the company's security standards
- Participated in monthly security briefings and evaluated security performance with supervisor.
- Assisted in the development of the policy and procedure manual, outlining staff training and development process with operational guidelines which aims at identifying the core competencies.
• Hospital Security Officer -
Palamerican Security
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Completed routine patrols of the campus to protect and preserved the safety and security of individuals and property
- Coordinated with the Police and Fire Departments and responded to all emergency situations as needed or directed by policy.
- · Defused and resolved conflicts between hospital patients, guests and clinical staff members.
Personnelist -
United States Air Force
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Serviced 64,000 military members globally.
- Performed administrative duties including data entry, program management, and travel claims for military personnel.
- Reassigned over 600 military personnel worth over $6 million in travel.
- Security augmentee trained in protection of military aircraft.
- Search and rescue team member.
- Air Force Honor guard member.
Education
High School Diploma -
Connellsville Area Senior High
Connellsville, PA2013
Westmoreland Community College
Youngwood, PA01.2021
Skills
- Integrity
- Good Judgement
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multi-tasking
- Strong communication and de-escalation
- Weapons proficiency
Certification
- PA Act 120
- PA Act 235
- SWAT
- Instructor Development
- Crisis intervention team (CIT)
- HGN/SFST
- ARIDE
- Municipal police training officer (FTO)
- Drug interdiction
Timeline
Police Officer
North Versailles Township Police Department
11.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Southwest Regional Police Department
10.2024 - 10.2025
Sergeant -
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Police Officer -
Mount Pleasant Police Department
02.2021 - 12.2021
Security Guard -
Delta 9
02.2019 - 12.2020
• Hospital Security Officer -
Palamerican Security
10.2018 - 04.2020
Personnelist -
United States Air Force
04.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Connellsville Area Senior High
Westmoreland Community College