JEROME COHEN SR.
Toms River,NJ
Summary
I have had the honor of serving the Lakewood Township Police Department for the past twenty-two and half years. I have served in different capacities, but the most rewarding part of my career was serving as the first School Resource Officer for public school district. As the friendly School Resource Officer, I had the pleasure of interacting with the students, staff, and administration. Part of my duties were being security-focused and being diligent at protecting personnel and premises. Also, responding and reacting appropriately to situations, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Resource Officer
Lakewood Township Police Department
04.2004 - 03.2023
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
Patrol Officer
Lakewood Township Police Department
08.2001 - 03.2023
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
SR Corrections Officer
Juvenile Justice Commission ( New Jersey Training
Monroe, NJ
06.1998 - 08.2001
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. ARMY
08.1984 - 04.1992
- Led infantry team to successfully complete missions by providing clear instructions and efficient communication.
- Utilized tactical expertise to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to successful outcomes in high-stress situations.
- Improved morale within the team by addressing concerns promptly and offering constructive feedback.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Increased team efficiency with regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with other teams for joint missions, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of tasks.
- Conducted after-action reviews upon mission completion, identifying areas for improvement and applying lessons learned in future operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, NJ06.1984
Skills
- Youth Counseling
- Conflict resolution skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Student Engagement
- Gang Awareness
- Law Enforcement
- School safety
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Mental Health Support
Affiliations
- Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #9503 Lifetime Member
- N.J. STATE P.B.A. Lifetime Member
- Mt. Olive Baptist Church Member ( Trustee )
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
School Resource Officer
Lakewood Township Police Department
04.2004 - 03.2023
Patrol Officer
Lakewood Township Police Department
08.2001 - 03.2023
SR Corrections Officer
Juvenile Justice Commission ( New Jersey Training
06.1998 - 08.2001
Infantry Team Leader
U.S. ARMY
08.1984 - 04.1992
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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