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Jamel Roston

Anniston,AL

Summary

Accomplished Corporal Detective at Anniston Police Department, recognized for enhancing case resolution rates through innovative investigative techniques and community engagement. Expert in forensic science and skilled in leading team operations, I successfully developed surveillance strategies that resulted in significant convictions, while demonstrating integrity and compassion in sensitive investigations.

Professional law enforcement officer with significant expertise in investigative procedures, evidence collection, and case management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, critical thinking, and maintaining high ethical standards. Reliable, with proven ability to lead and support colleagues in high-pressure situations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Delivery Driver

Bates Enterprises
10.2024 - Current
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
  • Exemplified commitment to teamwork by assisting fellow drivers with technical support or coverage during peak periods.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.

Security Officer

04.2018 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.

  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • PAST SECURITY PERFORMANCE
    ● Alabama Teachers Credit Union (Security) Point Of Contact: Whitney Lackey Phone:(256) 453-4604
    ● Waffle House (security) Point Of Contact: Brittney Coleman Phone: (256) 689-1796
    ● Walmart (security) Point Of Contact: Nikki Mahan Phone: (256) 310-6426
    ● Anniston High School (security for sporting events) Point Of Contact: Mrs. Suttle Phone: (256) 452-4519
    ● Anniston Housing Authority (C.O.P.S. Program) Point Of Contact: Mr. Copeland Phone: (256) 454-7167
    ● Constellis (United States Football League (USFL) Birmingham Hotel Agent) Point Of Contact: Shermaine Tate Phone: (469) 878-6469
    ● Skate Country (security) Point Of Contact: Dalton Hughes Phone: (256) 848-0451
    ● (A.S.A.P.) Agency For Substance Abuse drug program, security provided for musical artist Jasiel Amon Robinson known as “Yung Joc” and American Actor Omari Hardwick known as “Ghost” in the popular TV Show “Power” Point Of Contact: Brian Brockman Phone: (256) 591-0996
    ● Concert Security provided for musical artists Jay Morris Group, Lyfe Jennings, Robert “Bigg Robb” Smith, Urban Mystic and more. Point Of Contact: Mayor Ciara Smith Phone: (256) 454-4834

Detective Corporal

Anniston Police Department
04.2018 - 01.2025
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Conducted regular reviews of cold cases, identifying new leads through reevaluation of existing evidence or advances in forensic technology.
  • Developed innovative surveillance strategies to gather crucial evidence, leading to successful convictions.
  • Managed complex caseloads with precision, prioritizing time-sensitive investigations while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in all cases.
  • Handled sensitive investigations involving vulnerable populations, demonstrating compassion and professionalism while securing justice for victims.
  • Conducted comprehensive crime scene analysis, meticulously collecting and preserving critical evidence for further examination.
  • Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing advanced interview techniques.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in investigative techniques and legal considerations related to detective work.
  • Facilitated community outreach programs to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and local citizens, promoting trust and collaboration in crime prevention efforts.
  • Assisted in the development of department policies related to detective work, ensuring adherence to best practices across all investigative divisions.
  • Developed confidential informants within criminal networks, gathering vital intelligence necessary for successful operations.
  • Provided expert consultation to fellow detectives on challenging cases, offering guidance and insight based on extensive experience in criminal investigations.
  • Utilized advanced forensic tools for the collection and analysis of physical evidence, contributing to conclusive investigative results.
  • Implemented proactive policing strategies aimed at reducing crime rates within assigned jurisdiction, enhancing overall community safety and wellbeing.
  • Ensured public safety by proactively patrolling high-crime areas and responding swiftly to incidents.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on joint task forces targeting major criminal enterprises, resulting in significant arrests and asset seizures.
  • Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest.
  • Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness, providing accurate and compelling testimony that contributed to successful prosecutions.
  • Mentored junior detectives, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance their investigative skills and professional growth.
  • Completed detailed reports documenting case progress for review by supervisory personnel, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the investigative process.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Childersburg
Childersburg, AL
05-2014

Skills

  • Integrity and honesty
  • Patience and persistence
  • Leading team operations
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Physical fitness
  • Firearms training
  • Interviewing skills
  • Memory retention
  • Community policing
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Conducting investigations
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Training proficiency
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • Undercover operations
  • Reading comprehension
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Forensic science
  • First aid and CPR
  • Crime scene analysis
  • Covert surveillance
  • Case delegation
  • Evidence collection
  • Investigative skills
  • Observational skills
  • Analyzing details
  • Multi-tasking
  • Team leadership skills
  • Maintaining compliance
  • Incident investigation
  • Chain of custody
  • Evidence control
  • Interrogation skills
  • Information gathering
  • Collecting evidence
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Logical reasoning
  • Preparing for court
  • Researching skills
  • Witness interviews
  • Supervising investigations
  • Evaluating crime scenes
  • Report writing
  • Community relations
  • Case report development
  • Interrogation
  • Interview techniques
  • Witness interviewing
  • Criminal law proficiency
  • Writing reports
  • Case reviews
  • Courtroom testimony skills
  • Affidavits
  • Collecting statements
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Report preparation
  • Preserving crime scenes
  • Personnel training
  • Firearms expertise

Certification

  • Northeast Police Academy 520 hours
  • Dynamics of Officer/ Citizen Encounters 8 hours
  • Implicit Bias 18150-1811 1 hour
  • Active Threat/ Shooter Training 4 hours
  • Approaching Alzheimer's 1 hour
  • Taking Control of a Challenging Situations 2 hours
  • Child Safety Upon Parental Arrest (policeone.comg) 1 hour
  • Ambush Awareness and Preparation (18131-1811) 1 hour
  • Suicide by Cop (EMOP106 Policeone.com) 1 hour
  • Use of Force Situations (UOFR101 Policeone.com) 1 hour
  • Suicide lnvestigatino for Law Enforcement Inv. 1 hour
  • Investigative Skills 1 INVS101 1 hour
  • Financial Crimes INVS107 4 hours
  • Patrol Medicine 6 hours
  • USAO & ATF Domestic Violence Initiative 3 hours
  • Legal Updates Title 13A Parts A&B (DA's Office) 8 hours
  • HHS Mental Health Series Seminar 4 hours
  • Alabama Investigator Academy : Tier 1 JSU Center for Best Practices 40 hours
  • Communication and Intrinsic Bias 1 hour
  • Fentanyl, Opioids, and Naloxone (Narcan) Use 1 hour
  • HHS Mental Health Seminar 4 hours
  • AHA- Basic Life Support 4 hours
  • Drug Trends in Alabama 3 hours
  • Implicit Bias: Concepts and Countermeasures 4 hours
  • Humintell- Tactical Interviewing 40 hours
  • Patrol Rifle Course 8 hours
  • 7th Judicial Circuit Legal Update 3 hours
  • RCT A-Complete Officer Survival Seminar 16 hours
  • FBI Basic Crisis Negotiations 40 hours
  • First Amendment Audits 2 hours
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid 8 hours
  • The Bulletproof Mind for LEO 2 hours

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Bates Enterprises
10.2024 - Current

Security Officer

04.2018 - Current

Detective Corporal

Anniston Police Department
04.2018 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Childersburg