Jacob Z. Hammond
Schnecksville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and highly trained Pennsylvania State Trooper with over 6 years of experience in patrol, including but not limited to criminal investigations and proactive enforcement. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and collaborate effectively with various law enforcement agencies to achieve successful outcomes. Eager to leverage extensive investigative expertise and specialized training to transition into a Narcotics Agent role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations into felony and misdemeanor offenses including narcotics cases, DUI, domestic violence, burglary, assault, etc.
- Affected numerous arrests through both reactive response and proactive criminal interdiction, with a focus on drug-related offenses and impaired driving.
- Collaborated extensively with specialized units including VICE, Criminal Investigations, Forensics, Canine, Strike Force, etc., contributing to several high-impact joint operations.
- Prepared and executed search warrants and criminal complaints, working closely with Lehigh County District Attorney's Office to ensure prosecutorial success.
- Conducted detailed interviews and interrogations of suspects, witnesses, and victims; generated detailed investigative reports in alignment with criminal procedure standards.
- Maintained expert-level knowledge of the PA Crimes Code, Vehicle Code, and Rules of Criminal Procedure.
- Assisted in surveillance operations and controlled traffic stops for various investigations.
- Developed and provided specialty units with confidential informants generated from investigations.
Education
General Studies
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PAHigh School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Allentown, PA06.2014
Skills
- Criminal & Narcotics Investigations
- Search Warrant Application & Execution
- Interviewing & Interrogation
- Report Writing & Case Preparation
- Surveillance Operations
- Proactive Patrol & Interdiction
- Interagency Collaboration
- Community Policing & Crisis De-escalation
- Case Law Application (PA & Federal)
Accomplishments
- Selected for permanent powershift position (enforcement-only), based on consistent performance and proactive policing initiatives.
- Multiple awards and letters of recognition for outstanding service, including commendations from supervisors and partner agencies.
- Recognized for leadership, independent judgment, and tactical awareness during high-risk operations and assignments.
Certification
- Advanced Criminal Investigations, including:
- Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
- Human Trafficking Investigations
- Organized Crime & Illegal Gambling
- Equivocal Death Investigations
- Interview & Interrogation Techniques
Timeline
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police
06.2019 - Current
General Studies
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
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