Jill Merritt
Tifton,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the department goals. Im a Communicative Police Officer, with 19 years of service. I'm 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
School Resource Officer/Police Patrol Officer
City Of Tifton Police Department
10.2015 - 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.
- During the summer months, I patrolled the streets inside the city limits of Tift County.
- Supported special events planning by ensuring proper crowd control measures were in place during large gatherings or assemblies.
- Organized proactive safety drills to prepare students and staff for emergency situations, minimizing potential risks.
Investigator/K-9/Patrol Officer
Worth County Sheriff's Office
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Investigated, completed search warrants, and Documented findings to prepare detail reports for court.
- Completed 120 hours, of investigation courses.
- Completed many interviews which lead to arrest and convictions.
- I completed 40 hours of Canine Handler Training and became a K-9 Handler.
- I patrolled Worth County, to maintain the safety of the citizens and to enforce traffic laws
Transportation Security Officer
Irwin County Detention Center
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Enhanced the security for transporting State, Federal, and local inmates.
- Preformed many hours of training to stay up to date for my safety and the safety of the persons involved.
- Arranged and organized transport paperwork and the inmates medicine.
- Collaborated with multi State and Federal agencies to make sure the transportation process was completed without incident.
Police Officer
City Of Tifton Police Department
04.2005 - 10.2007
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Enforced traffic law
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
Tifton, GA06.2014
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Im certified in K-9 handling
- Im skilled in Undercover Investigations
- Im certified as a School Resource Officers
- I am trained in Risk Assessment and Suicide Prevention, CPR, and various Hospital Regulations, fire safety
- Im certified in Bike Patrol
Timeline
Police Officer
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
03.2023 - Current
School Resource Officer/Police Patrol Officer
City Of Tifton Police Department
10.2015 - 03.2023
Investigator/K-9/Patrol Officer
Worth County Sheriff's Office
08.2012 - 10.2015
Transportation Security Officer
Irwin County Detention Center
03.2010 - 08.2012
Police Officer
City Of Tifton Police Department
04.2005 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Tift County High School
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