Joanna Sebastopoli
Aurora,CO
Summary
Communicative Police Officer 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Aurora PD
05.2023 - Current
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended offenders
Police Officer
NYPD
07.2014 - 05.2023
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- 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.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Paralegal Assistant
Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Researched, monitored and informed firm of legal and industry developments and trends and articulated effects on practice and clients.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation, and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NYHigh School D - Diploma
Canarsie High School
1600 Rockaway Pkwy 05.2006
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Civil Laws
- Community Engagement
- Special Task Forces
- Emergency Planning
- Traffic Direction
- Courtroom Testimony
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Criminal Investigations
- Report Writing
- Emergency Response
- Evidence Collection Protocols
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Police Officer
Aurora PD
05.2023 - Current
Police Officer
NYPD
07.2014 - 05.2023
Paralegal Assistant
Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson
03.2010 - 07.2014
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
High School D - Diploma
Canarsie High School