JAMES ALLEN PATE
Odenville,AL
Summary
Current APOST certified Police Officer employed by the City of Leeds.
Former Air Force Security Forces Journeyman with specialized skills and expertise with general police duties and security specialty.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Leeds Police Department
Leeds, AL
04.2025 - Current
General Law Enforcement Duties.
Police Officer
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL, USA
11.2021 - 03.2025
- General Law Enforcement Duties
Security Force Member
117th Security Forces
Birmingham, AL, USA
11.2015 - 10.2021
General Security and Law Enforcement duties.
On-the-job Training
117th Security Forces
10.2015 - 11.2015
- Did and completed on-the-job training for 117th Security Forces.
Technical Training
Air Force Security forces technical training
06.2015 - 10.2015
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Columbiana, AL, USA
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Delivered professional, efficient and friendly customer service
- Prepped and made sandwiches and salads
- Maintained a clean and orderly work environment and restrooms
Floor Maintenance
Walmart
Homewood, AL, USA
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Floor maintenance
- Scrubbing, buffing, stripping or waxing floors
- Cleaned windows in front of store
- Bathroom maintenance
Materiel Management Apprentice
Alabama Air National Guard
Birmingham, AL, USA
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Ensured all inventory is accounted for. Observed shelf lives for each items ensuring all were valid and up-to-date
- Utilized warehouse programs used to maintain inventory stock, item shipping, items received and coordinate with other work centers
- Operated the forklift
- Produced Bill of lading and updated shipment status information
Automotive Technician
Walmart
Calera, AL, USA
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Duties included:
- Motor vehicle oil changes
- Tire replacement, balance-rotation
- Battery charge and/or replacement
- Fuel injector cleaning
Food Prep
Milos
Calera, AL, USA
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Duties included:
- Food prep
- Washed dishes
- Store cleanliness
- Cashier
Education
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Correspondence Course - undefined
Military – Air Force
08.2020
Airman Leadership School (ALS) CDC - undefined
Military – Air Force
09.2017
Jefferson State Community College - Core course work
Community College
Pelham, Alabama12.2016
Security Forces 7 Level Career Development Course Certification - undefined
Military – Air Force
07.2016
Security Forces 5 Level Career Development Course Certification - undefined
Military – Air Force
07.2016
Air Forces Security Forces Academy - undefined
Military – Air Force
09.2015
Core course work - undefined
Community College
12.2013
Air Force Materiel Management School - undefined
Military – Air Force
11.2012
Air Force Basic Training - undefined
Military – Air Force
09.2012
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Active listening
- MS word/excel/outlook
- Detail Oriented
- Stock Control
- Mentoring/Coaching
- Decisive
- High stress tolerance
Education Training Certifications
- APOST Certificate, No. G-39413, 2022-04-08
- Suicide by Cop Certificate, 2022-05-01
- Air Force, Airman Leadership School (ALS) CDC, 2017-09-01, Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Correspondence Course, 2020-08-01, Security Forces 7 Level Career Development Course Certification, 2020-08-01, Security Forces 5 Level Career Development Course Certification, 2016-07-01, Air Forces Security Forces Academy, 2015-07-01, 2015-09-01, Air Force Materiel Management School, 2012-10-01, 2012-11-01, Air Force Basic Training, 2012-06-01, 2012-09-01
- Jefferson State Community College, Pelham, AL, 2016-08-01, 2016-12-01, Core course work
- Community College, 2013-08-01, 2013-12-01
Timeline
Police Officer
Leeds Police Department
04.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Birmingham Police Department
11.2021 - 03.2025
Security Force Member
117th Security Forces
11.2015 - 10.2021
On-the-job Training
117th Security Forces
10.2015 - 11.2015
Technical Training
Air Force Security forces technical training
06.2015 - 10.2015
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2015 - 06.2015
Floor Maintenance
Walmart
04.2014 - 01.2015
Automotive Technician
Walmart
09.2013 - 02.2014
Materiel Management Apprentice
Alabama Air National Guard
05.2012 - 06.2014
Food Prep
Milos
10.2011 - 07.2012
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Correspondence Course - undefined
Military – Air Force
Airman Leadership School (ALS) CDC - undefined
Military – Air Force
Jefferson State Community College - Core course work
Community College
Security Forces 7 Level Career Development Course Certification - undefined
Military – Air Force
Security Forces 5 Level Career Development Course Certification - undefined
Military – Air Force
Air Forces Security Forces Academy - undefined
Military – Air Force
Core course work - undefined
Community College
Air Force Materiel Management School - undefined
Military – Air Force
Air Force Basic Training - undefined
Military – Air Force