John Simon
8241 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Experienced State Trooper with extensive expertise in law enforcement, police training, and organizational leadership. Seeking to use instructional skills and specialized knowledge in a Professional Services Manager role at Axon to advance the mission of training law enforcement agencies in the use of cutting-edge law technology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Grand Canyon State Lodge 32 - F.O.P.
, Arizona
09.2023 - Current
- Organized, led, and facilitated board meetings and strategic planning sessions.
- Coordinated and administered training pertaining to police policy and procedure for employee representatives.
- Collaborated with state legislators on public policy and legislation.
- Represented the organization at law enforcement executive-level meetings.
- Managed a $1.2 million operating budget, managed 1400+ membership accounts, managed social media content, developed websites and mobile applications.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
State Trooper
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Phoenix, United States
09.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities in short and long term supervisory assignments.
- Extensive knowledge of state statutes and police policy including: use of force, use of police equipment, and defensive tactics.
- Certified AZPOST General Instructor: Provided professional training to law enforcement officers, developed and instructed lesson plans, certified new instructors, evaluated student progress, maintained training records, and facilitated training courses.
- Certified Field Training Instructor: Provided individualized training to new police officers, evaluated performance, and created written reports of training progress.
- Certified Threat Liaison Officer trained to collaborate with other public safety agencies during high risk interjurisdictional incidents.
- Investigated complex criminal and civil cases and professionally testified in court.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the public.
- Obtained advanced investigation training: Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation, Advanced Statement Analysis, Advanced Collision Investigation, Phlebotomy, Facial Recognition,
Vice President
Grand Canyon State Lodge 32 - F.O.P
, Arizona
01.2023 - 09.2024
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Police Science
Eastern Gateway Community College
06-2023
Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate
Rio Salado College
03-2018
Business Management
Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Group and Individual Lecture and Hands-On Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Data Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Case Management
- Professional Communication
Accomplishments
- Highway Patrol Division Metro Patrol Bureau Trooper of the Year
- Highway Patrol Division District 13 Trooper of the Year
- District 7 Motor of the Quarter
- Fraternal Order of Police Commendation
Professional Associations
- Arizona Fraternal Order of Police
- Arizona Labor Council (Board Member)
- Grand Canyon State Lodge No. 32 Benevolent Foundation (Board Member)
Timeline
President
Grand Canyon State Lodge 32 - F.O.P.
09.2023 - Current
Vice President
Grand Canyon State Lodge 32 - F.O.P
01.2023 - 09.2024
State Trooper
Arizona Department of Public Safety
09.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Police Science
Eastern Gateway Community College
Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate
Rio Salado College
Business Management
Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College
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