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John Elser

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

I am a former Police Officer with 14 years of law enforcement experience. Along with conducting patrol operations, I have extensive experience conducting fraud and identity theft investigations and routinely collaborated with the District Attorney's office, financial institutions and other law enforcement agencies. I always strive to represent myself, and my department, with the utmost professionalism and dedication in every situation.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

City Of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
08.2008 - 03.2022
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.

Marine Safety Officer

City Of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
04.2006 - 01.2007
  • Conduct the supervision and training of LIfeguard I, II, and III personnel.
  • Perform annual employee evaluations as well as document employee performance.
  • Coordinate resources with local EMS and law enforcement agencies.


Ocean Lifeguard

City Of Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
04.1996 - 04.2006
  • Responded promptly to emergencies on beach and in water, administered first aid and CPR and coordinated hospital transportation.
  • Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers and identify unauthorized activities such as alcohol use.


District Manager

Young's Market Co
Orange, California
08.2003 - 03.2005
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
01.2003

Skills

  • Ability to interact with a diverse community to effeciently resolve a wide range of concerns
  • Creative problem solving techniques
  • Effective resource identification and allocation
  • Customer (community) service oriented

Accomplishments

    I have received, through my career as a Police Officer 63 official 'Reports of Recognition'. These include;

  • 21 'Citizen Notice of Appreciation'
  • 28 'Supervisor Notice of Appreciation'
  • 14 'Official Commendations'

  • Additionally, I was personally awarded the following;

  • HBPD Award of Merit-2011
  • HBPD Medal of Valor-2012
  • HBPD Crime Fighter Award-2013
  • HBPD Award of Merit-2016
  • HBPD Crime Fighter Award-2017

Timeline

Police Officer

City Of Huntington Beach
08.2008 - 03.2022

Marine Safety Officer

City Of Huntington Beach
04.2006 - 01.2007

District Manager

Young's Market Co
08.2003 - 03.2005

Ocean Lifeguard

City Of Huntington Beach
04.1996 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Police Science

University California, Irvine
John Elser