John Alexander
Summary
Police Officer with over 25 years of service enforcing rules and serving the public. Passionate about saving lives, protecting the public and reducing crime. Excellent record of service and recognition for going beyond the call of duty.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Brick Township (N.J.) Police Department
08.2000 - 01.2024
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly in a assigned district within the Township.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Served as a school DARE Officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Served on the Marine/Boat unit patrolling the waterways surrounding the township after attending numerous State certifications and Marine law enforcement training for water rescue and boat operation. Especially during super storm Sandy.
- Served as a Field training Officer, training new officers of the department prior to solo patrol.
- Served as the Department Armorer after receiving factory certification through Glock, Remington and Colt to service weapons.
- Served as a state certified Alcotest operator, performing breath tests on persons suspected of driving while intoxicated/impaired.
N.J. State Corrections Officer
New Jersey Department Of Corrections
12.1999 - 08.2000
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
United Stated Postal Police Officer
United Stated Postal Inspection Service
04.1998 - 12.1999
- Enhanced safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly at federal Postal facilities.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing.
- Served as a defensive tactics instructor training Police Officers and Postal Inspectors on proper pressure point control tactics, handcuffing techniques and firearms training simulators (FATS) machine.
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
06.1995 - 12.1999
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate deliveries, adhering to strict schedules and protocols.
Aeroscout (MOS 93B)
United Stated Army
06.1990 - 10.1994
- Served as an Army Aviation flight crewmember, acting as a co-pilot and navigator in a OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter while performing armed aerial reconnaissance.
- Flew missions with the 25th Infantry Division, 5th Squadron, 9th US Cavalry in support of the Drug enforcement agency throughout the Hawaiin Islands.
- Served as a small arms master in the 25th Infantry Division.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02.2003
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School North (Nottingham)
Hamilton, NJ06.1990
Skills
- Traffic Laws
- Criminal Investigations
- Courtroom Testimony
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Officer Training
- Self-Defense Training
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Criminal Law
- Crime Scene Preservation
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- First aid knowledge
- Firearms proficiency
- Tactical driving
- Decision making
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Prisoner Transport
- Case Report Writing
- Directing Traffic
- Municipal Codes
- Civil Laws
- Weapons Training
- Emergency Planning
- Legal Compliance
- Community Policing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Public speaking
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Certified Small Arms Master, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army, July 1993
- Police Training Program Graduate and Sharpshooter award, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA 1998
- Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT Management Systems) Instructor Certification, March 1999.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, November 2000.
- NJ State Police OEM Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Planning First Responder Training, December 2000.
- Brick Township Police Chiefs Certificate February 2004.
- Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force Davison and Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Division of the State Police Incident Command System, Counter-Terrorism Awareness, Bloodborne Pathogens and Chemical safety Training, 2006.
- NJ Dept. of Law and Public Safety Chemical Breath Test Operators Course, September, 2009.
- Glock factory Armorers Course, February, 2011.
- MAGLOCLEN Surviving Critical Incidents Officer Survival Training Conference, October, 2011.
- Field Training Instructor Certification, Gloucester County Police Academy, November, 2011.
- NJ State Police Marine Law Enforcement Certification, April, 2012.
- Police Motorcycle (Motor Officer) Operator Certification, October, 2012.
- NJ State Police Swiftwater Awareness training, January, 2013.
- NJ State Police Field Sobriety Testing Certification, June, 2013.
- Colt Factory M16/AR-15 Rifle Armorers Certification, May, 2014.
- Remington Factory Armorers Certification, June, 2014.
- Glock Factory Advanced Armorers Certification Course, January, 2019.
- Ice Rescue Operations Certification Course, February, 2019.
- Watchguard V300 Body Worn Camera Certification Training, December, 2021.
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor, June, 2024.
Timeline
Police Officer
Brick Township (N.J.) Police Department
08.2000 - 01.2024
N.J. State Corrections Officer
New Jersey Department Of Corrections
12.1999 - 08.2000
United Stated Postal Police Officer
United Stated Postal Inspection Service
04.1998 - 12.1999
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
06.1995 - 12.1999
Aeroscout (MOS 93B)
United Stated Army
06.1990 - 10.1994
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School North (Nottingham)
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