James Laird
Dearing,GA
Summary
Professional Police Lieutenant with strong focus on community oriented policing and fostering positive community relationships. Known for exceptional leadership and, consistently achieving operational goals through effective team collaboration. Demonstrates integrity, adaptability, and strategic thinking to achieve operational effectiveness. Proven ability to foster cohesive team environment. Committed to serving the Augusta University community with integrity, professionalism, excellence and respect.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Services Police Lieutenant
Augusta University
05.2022 - Current
- Developed community partnerships and built rapports with Senior University Leadership
- Worked with community members to solve identified problems related to quality of life and safety
- Planned and organized events with and for our community members
- Participated in community discussions and meetings
- Delivered speeches and answered questions at orientations with other community leaders
- Educated students and parents at orientations about AUPD and recommend ways to stay safe on campus
- Collects and compiles daily, monthly and annual community policing statistics
- Manage AUPD’S Social Media Content
- Writes and submits news articles for Augusta University Staff Council News Letter
Patrol Police Lieutenant
Augusta University
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Supervise 2 Police Sergeants during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve any incorrect behaviors for a team of approximately 12 Police Officers
- Lead shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas
- Frequently patrolled Jag Safe routes and talked with Faculty and Students building positive relationships with the Community and Police Department
- Organized and carried out regular inspections of Patrol Officers Uniform inspections, equipment inspections, and vehicle inspections
- Developed strategies to address criminal activities utilizing knowledge and experience to be proactive deterring criminal activity
- Boosted staff performance by using motivational approaches
Patrol Police Sergeant
Augusta University
07.2008 - 08.2018
- Patrol Sergeant on day shift, evening shift and midnight shift tasked with supervising, managing and evaluating officers in their field duties, reviewing reports, conducting personnel evaluations, responding to calls for service and responding to civilian complaints
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases
Patrol Police Officer
Augusta University
03.2006 - 07.2008
- On day shift providing patrol coverage for the Augusta University Community, responsible for answering calls for service, enforcing state law, traffic control, and traffic enforcement
- Job Duties consist of protection of the public and property belonging to Augusta University
- Enforcing the Laws of the State of Georgia, Enforcing Traffic Laws, and maintaining knowledge of working Police Methods, Departmental Policies, and managing a team of police officers
Forklift Operator
Advance Auto Parts
04.2001 - 03.2006
- Job Duties consisted of loading and unloading trailer's, filing correct paper work, moving trailer's to correct dock door, and training new employees
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
United States Postal Service
01.1992 - 01.2001
- Job Duties consisted of sorting mail accurately in a timely manner, and supervision of employees being trained
Education
Professional Management Program - PMP program
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12-2021
Graduate Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
01.2011
Graduate -
Thomson High School
01.1991
Skills
- Community Oriented Policing
- Excellent work ethic
- Managing Personnel
- Supervision
- Criminal investigation
- Crime Prevention
- Apex VR Active shooter training
- Active shooter training
- Active listening
- Laws and ordinances
- Relationship building
- Crime prevention
Timeline
Community Services Police Lieutenant
Augusta University
05.2022 - Current
Patrol Police Lieutenant
Augusta University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Patrol Police Sergeant
Augusta University
07.2008 - 08.2018
Patrol Police Officer
Augusta University
03.2006 - 07.2008
Forklift Operator
Advance Auto Parts
04.2001 - 03.2006
United States Postal Service
01.1992 - 01.2001
Graduate Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Graduate -
Thomson High School
Professional Management Program - PMP program
Columbus State University
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