Jara Parker
Summary
Police Sergeant with 15 years in law enforcement, including assisting citizens, supervising multiple officers, completing the necessary administrative paperwork (ie..Monthly Reports, Performance Evaluations, Report of Investigations, Monthly Inspections) and conducting routine patrols.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Sergeant
Maryland National Capital Park Police
01.2000 - Current
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scene
- Have supervised up to 10 officers at a time as a Sergeant.
Correctional Officer
Ottertail County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Correctional Officer
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 01.2023
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Security Officer
GSSC
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle
Education
Law Enforcement Officer Basic Training -
Prince Georges County Police Academy
Upper Marlboro, MD01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University of Mankato
Mankato, MN01.1998
Skills
- Gang Resistance and Education Training (GREAT) Instructor
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Instructor
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor
- FEMA Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness Trainer
- Basic Instructor
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- LIDAR Certified
- Naloxone Certified
- T3 Certified
- ASI ATV Certified Rider
- Performance Appraisals
- Patrol Supervision
- Conflict de-escalation
- Active Shooter Training
- Courtroom Testimony
- Policy Enforcement
- Police reports
- Criminal Law
- Firearms Training
- Suspect identification
- Laws and ordinances
- Traffic Control
- Search and seizure
- Personnel Supervision
- Community policing
- Computer-Aided Dispatch
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Report Preparation
- Staff Discipline
- Emergency Response
- Physical restraint
- Search and seizure procedures
Accomplishments
- Received numerous awards to include a Medal of Valor for saving a man's life.
- Obtained exemplary scores on the Annual Qualification course for firearms with a 90% or better.
- Successfully completed testing for the rank of PFC, Corporal and I am was a Patrol Sergeant.
- Attended the First Line Supervisor School, in addition to numerous supervisor training classes.
- Sat on the Training Committee for my agency.
- Trained over 10 new officers as Field Training Officer (FTO).
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Ottertail County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - 06.2024
Correctional Officer
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 01.2023
Security Officer
GSSC
08.2015 - 07.2016
Police Sergeant
Maryland National Capital Park Police
01.2000 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer Basic Training -
Prince Georges County Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Minnesota State University of Mankato
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