JAMES ROBERT NELMS
Cleveland,Tn
Summary
Observant law enforcement officer committed to serving and protecting others. Focused professional with history of using sound judgment in intense situations. Experienced in monitoring community activity to prevent dangerous and criminal activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patrol Officer
Cleveland Police Department
3 2019 - Current
- Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies
- Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, and monitoring traffic
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Interacts with public to settle civil disputes and establish community policing.
- Served Court documents and completed civil process duties for 20-30 cases
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Trained new officers, sharing best practices and improving departmental efficiency.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Facilitated training sessions for school staff on crisis management procedures, enhancing overall preparedness levels.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
Process Operator/ Final Coat Operator
Chocolate
2017.03 - Current
- Operate various machines and computer programs to produce quality candy
- Inspect candy daily to meet cosmetic, and health regulations
- Maintain clean, safe work area.
- Established high success rate due to sustained job performance.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged other to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries
- Managed $20k-$30k product during shift work.
- Supported new employee training, ensuring proper understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
Rock of Ages Prison Ministry
2015.09 - 2016.10
- Operate and repair machinery, perform general labor, hang sheetrock and finish drywall, Paint walls.
- Processed minimum of 10 work orders per day.
- Performed numerous amounts of work-related requests.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Sales Associate
Dunham’s Sporting Goods
2013.07 - 2015.06
- Provided quality customer service, trained new employees, worked freight
- Established setup of store upon initial opening.
- Assisted in creating employee standards
Inside Sales/Driver
Porter Paints
2012.09 - 2013.07
- Provided quality customer service, Processed and made orders, delivered product to job sites
General Assembly Worker
Mueller Company
2011.06 - 2011.08
- Assembled water valves and fire hydrant housing
Education
P.O.S.T. Certification -
Blount County Regional Training Academy
Maryville, TN 2019.04 - 2019.06
Networking Specialist Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Athens
Athens, TN 2015.10 - 2016.12
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN 2012.01 - 2013.01
Applied Science
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI 2011.08 - 2011.12
Skills
Self-defense tactics
Physical Fitness
Crime Prevention
Stress Tolerance
Community policing
Crime scene preservation
Mental health awareness
Legal Compliance
Mentoring abilities
Feedback collection
Report Writing
School safety
Additional Information
During my Law Enforcement career I have attended numerous valuable training classes. Such classes include Instructor Development, First Line Supervision, Peer Support and Suicide Prevention, School Resource Officer academy, At Scene crash investigation, Drug Death Scene, Child Protective Seat course.
Accomplishments
I am fortunate to currently be the Peer Support Coordinator for my department. I am passionate about the mental and physical well-being of my fellow officers. With this position, I am able to provide assistance and resources to officers who reach out in times of need.
I have also been able to assist in training several new officers within the department. From my time on patrol, the fatal crash response team, and as a School Resource Officer I have been given the responsibility of training these officers to ensure they meet the standard required of a Law Enforcement professional.
Timeline
P.O.S.T. Certification -
Blount County Regional Training Academy
2019.04 - 2019.06
Process Operator/ Final Coat Operator
Chocolate
2017.03 - Current
Networking Specialist Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Athens
2015.10 - 2016.12
Rock of Ages Prison Ministry
2015.09 - 2016.10
Sales Associate
Dunham’s Sporting Goods
2013.07 - 2015.06
Inside Sales/Driver
Porter Paints
2012.09 - 2013.07
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cleveland State Community College
2012.01 - 2013.01
Applied Science
Maranatha Baptist University
2011.08 - 2011.12
General Assembly Worker
Mueller Company
2011.06 - 2011.08
Patrol Officer
Cleveland Police Department
3 2019 - Current
Similar Profiles
Nicholas LombardiNicholas Lombardi
Gang Unit Detective at Cleveland Police DepartmentGang Unit Detective at Cleveland Police Department
Carma CrosbyCarma Crosby
Detective at Cleveland Police DepartmentDetective at Cleveland Police Department
Tyler MundsonTyler Mundson
Police Officer at East Cleveland Police DepartmentPolice Officer at East Cleveland Police Department