James Smith
Lexington,KY
Summary
Retired Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Lexington Division Of Police
Lexington, KY
02.2006 - 05.2022
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
Financial Planner
Chase Bank
Lexington, Kenucky
10.1999 - 07.2003
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
- Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Answered customer questions and explained available services such as deposit accounts, bonds and securities.
Insurance Advisor
Jefferson Pilot Financial
Lexington, KY
02.1999 - 10.1999
- Evaluated business and individual customer needs and financial situations to propose individualized policy recommendations.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
- Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales.
Product Engineer
Fosroc, Inc.
Georgetown, KY
12.1991 - 02.1999
- Worked in the lab developing grout, resins and sealants to be used in the mining industry.
- Performed product trials in the field for customers to meet their needs.
- Worked with salesforce to implement and sell new products.
- Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
Military Police Soldier
US Marine Corps Reserve Center
Lexington, KY
05.1988 - 05.1996
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Midway University
Midway, KYTraining Academy - Peace Officer
Lexington Police Academy
Lexington, KY09.2006
Skills
- Protecting People and Property
- Emergency Preparedness
- Maintaining Order
- Public Safety
- First Aid
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
Series 7 License - General Securities Registered Representative
Series 63 License - Uniform Security Exam
Timeline
Police Officer
Lexington Division Of Police
02.2006 - 05.2022
Financial Planner
Chase Bank
10.1999 - 07.2003
Insurance Advisor
Jefferson Pilot Financial
02.1999 - 10.1999
Product Engineer
Fosroc, Inc.
12.1991 - 02.1999
Military Police Soldier
US Marine Corps Reserve Center
05.1988 - 05.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Eastern Kentucky University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Midway University
Training Academy - Peace Officer
Lexington Police Academy
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