JARAEL D. HICKS
Kansas CIty,KS
Summary
Law enforcement sergeant and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 15+ years of operational leadership across domestic policing, military communications, and high-risk environments. Completed U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) and passed the SIFT(Aviation Test). Experienced in crisis response, use-of-force investigations, tactical operations, and multi-agency coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
Kansas City, Kansas Police Department
01.2016 - Current
- Promoted 2022. Supervise 7–15 officers across a 15 sq mile patrol zone. Managed 8+ barricades, 3 high-risk warrants, numerous felony pursuits. Reviewed 80+ reports monthly; led supervisory review of 40+ use-of-force cases and 3 OIS investigations. Coordinated with U.S. Marshals Task Force. Awards: High-level felony arrest; highest citizen satisfaction rating.
Warrant Officer Candidate School
U.S. Army
- 01.2022
- Completed all academic, leadership, and field requirements. Aviation track selectee. SIFT passed.
Staff Sergeant (E-6)
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Battle NCO for 2,000+ missions (Helmand Province, Afghanistan). Instructor for 17 MCMAP courses advancing 102 Marines. Tactical communications lead (VHF/UHF/HF/SATCOM). Platoon Sergeant for 40+ Marines; delivered 40 hours leadership instruction; coordinated multinational exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
Kansas City, MO01.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Crisis Response
- Tactical Operations
- Investigation & Reporting
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Communications Systems
- Surveillance Support
- Operational Planning
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Ability
- Tactical Communications
- High-Volume Reporting
- French (Basic)
Certification
- CPR/AED
- EVOC
- CIT
- Taser
- Firearms Certified
- 40-Hour Leadership Course
- MCMAP Instructor
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Conducted and supervised complex investigations, including felony DV, missing persons, and critical incidents.
- Reviewed 40+ use-of-force cases and supervised 3 officer-involved shooting investigations.
- Executed and supported high-risk operations including 3 warrants, 8+ barricades, and numerous felony pursuits.
- Organized and prioritized competing operational tasks while supervising 7–15 officers across a 15 sq mile zone.
- Coordinated operations with U.S. Marshals Task Force and regional law enforcement partners.
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Sergeant
Kansas City, Kansas Police Department
01.2016 - Current
Staff Sergeant (E-6)
United States Marine Corps
01.2008 - 01.2021
Warrant Officer Candidate School
U.S. Army
- 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)