John Phelan
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly-motivated supervisor with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
United States Capitol Police
Washington, DC
02.2016 - Current
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Served as a field supervisor during special events or operations requiring additional staffing levels.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to ensure effective law enforcement services were provided to citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls for service as needed.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
- Maintained records of case dispositions, arrests made by assigned personnel and other relevant data points.
- Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events and provided security services to prevent injuries.
- Coordinated routine evaluations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.
Police Academy Instructor
United States Capitol Police
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed lesson plans for basic law enforcement training classes.
- Assisted in developing course materials, including tests and presentations.
- Conducted drills to simulate real-life emergency scenarios.
- Monitored student performance during practical exercises.
- Evaluated students' progress through written and oral exams.
- Instructed cadets in defensive tactics and physical conditioning techniques.
- Organized classroom lectures on topics such as criminal justice system operations, patrol techniques, investigative procedures, crime scene management and evidence collection methods.
- Discussed ethical issues related to law enforcement practices with cadets.
- Encouraged active participation among students during class discussions.
- Served as a mentor for new recruits entering the academy.
- Collaborated with other instructors to ensure consistency across all courses offered at the academy.
- Gave constructive feedback to students to improve learning and progress against course objectives.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Planned in-class activities, discussions and lectures to increase student comprehension and participation.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Selected curriculum and instructional aids to increase students' understanding of core concepts.
- Administered standardized tests to assess progress and evaluate need for improving course materials.
- Supervised advanced student work from both independent and group projects.
Physical Security Specialist
United States Capitol Police
Washington , DC
11.2000 - 02.2005
- Developed, implemented, and maintained physical security policies and procedures to protect personnel and property.
- Conducted regular inspections of the premises to identify any security breaches or suspicious activities.
- Provided training to staff on physical security protocols such as visitor management, alarm response procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to install new equipment or upgrade existing equipment for improved physical security solutions.
- Evaluated potential risks associated with various areas within the facility and recommended preventive measures accordingly.
- Assessed current level of protection against external threats such as trespassers or intruders.
- Developed strategies for improving overall efficiency of physical security operations.
- Interacted regularly with local law enforcement agencies regarding crime prevention initiatives in the area.
- Delivered subject matter expertise on physical security strategy, performed site inspections, identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and implemented physical security programs.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
Skills
- Personnel Supervision
- Criminal Law
- Policy Enforcement
- Team Management
- Community policing
- Community Relations
- Professional Demeanor
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program (LEITP), FLETC Cheltenham 2001
- Physical Security Specialist, FLETC Georgia 1998
- Physical Training Instructor, FLETC Georgia 2020
- Certified Saber Red Instructor, FLETC Cheltenham 2018
- Certified Simmunitions Instructor, FLETC Cheltenham 2019
- Certified Verbal Judo Instructor, Atlanta Georgia 2017
Timeline
Police Academy Instructor
United States Capitol Police
01.2018 - 07.2022
Police Sergeant
United States Capitol Police
02.2016 - Current
Physical Security Specialist
United States Capitol Police
11.2000 - 02.2005