Jaime Hricko
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with 8 years of dedicated service in various roles, including community engagement, HSI Task Force, patrol, county detective and deputy sheriff. Demonstrated expertise in crime prevention, investigation, and emergency response, with a strong commitment to public safety and community relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Officer
Lehigh University Police Department
321 East Packer Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18015
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct assessments of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Assist with business communications via email and social media.
- Evaluate donation and sponsorship requests and made funding recommendations.
- Organize and conduct classes and provide events to foster community trust and provide educational outreach as a police officer.
- Facilitate volunteer recruitment efforts, significantly increasing participation rates.
- Actively patrol assigned jurisdiction on foot, bike, or patrol unit, and responded to emergency situations
- Deliver clear presentations on behalf of the police department to educate the community on our mission, address common issues, and build trust.
- Conduct Taser training and distribution for new officers, and managed Taser maintenance and certification updates for current officers.
- Distribute uniforms to new officers and manage uniform upkeep for current officers.
Task Force Officer
US Department Of Homeland Security
114 N 8th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
07.2021 - Current
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive after-action reports, identifying lessons learned and areas for improvement in future operations.
- Assist in managing complex investigations, ensuring timely completion and thorough documentation of all findings and actions taken.
- Develop and conduct intelligence-based presentations and proactively address emerging threats and reduce crime rates to the community.
- Develop fundraising initiatives to support victims' assistance programs.
Lehigh County Detective
Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office
455 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Followed chain of custody mandates to send individual items off for laboratory analysis.
- Obtained and serve search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings.
- Built a rapport with criminal informants to gain their trust and gather valuable information.
- Conducted undercover drug buys, busts, and knock-and-talks.
- Clearly presented outreach programs to the community on current drug trends, how to identify substances, and their effects on individuals.
Police Officer
Lehigh University Campus Police
321 East Packer Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18015
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
Deputy Sheriff
Lehigh County Sheriff's Office
455 Hamilton St. Allentown PA, 18101
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
- Maintained order and responded to emergencies.
- Provided security for the courtrooms, judges, and buildings.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Safely transported inmates to and from court.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public.
- Verified warrants and conducted searches of inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Waitress
Apollo Grill
85 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, Pa 18018
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
- Immediately reported accidents, injuries or unsafe work conditions to manager.
- Guided guests through the menu while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
- Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials.
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
- Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Restaurant Manager
The Widow's Tavern and Grille
200 Main Street Stockertown, PA 18083
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
- Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
- Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
- Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and staff training.
- Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality.
Education
Transfer of 97 Credits To DeSales University - General Studies
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020Bachelor of Science - Business
DeSales University
Center Valley, PAACT 120 Certification -
Allentown Police Academy
2110 Park Drive Allentown, PA 181032010
Skills
- Community Policing and Engagement
- Crime Prevention Strategies
- Investigative Techniques
- Emergency Response and Crisis Management
- Patrol Operations
- Conflict Resolution
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Interrogation and Interviewing Skills
- Report Writing Documentation
- Community Outreach and Education Programs
Accomplishments
- Most Coach-able Senior Athlete Award
- Completion of Act 120
- Completion of Act 2 Certification
- Completion of R.A.D Instructor Certification
- Completion of IPMBA Certification
- Completion of Class "A" Certification
- Completion of HSI Task Force Officer Certification
- Creation of AVEUES Program
- Officer Spotlight recognition for 30x30 Initiative
- 2023 Lehigh University Spot Bonus Award
References
- LouAnn Brantley (484) 357-3284
- Susan Toth (484) 274-4707
- Mathew Tretter (570) 899-9254
- Deborah Heckenburger (610) 390-5733
- Deborah Mulroy (610) 216-9839
Timeline
Community Engagement Officer
Lehigh University Police Department
08.2022 - Current
Task Force Officer
US Department Of Homeland Security
07.2021 - Current
Lehigh County Detective
Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office
07.2021 - 08.2022
Police Officer
Lehigh University Campus Police
10.2017 - 07.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Lehigh County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 07.2018
Waitress
Apollo Grill
07.2016 - 10.2017
Restaurant Manager
The Widow's Tavern and Grille
07.2008 - 07.2016
Transfer of 97 Credits To DeSales University - General Studies
Northampton Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business
DeSales University
ACT 120 Certification -
Allentown Police Academy