John D Portlock
Barnhart,MO
Summary
Resourceful professional in law enforcement, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in investigative techniques, evidence analysis, and critical thinking. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to succeed in complex investigations and collaborate effectively with teams.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City of Maryland Heights Police Department
Maryland Heights, Missouri
1997.05 - Current
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Compiled detailed reports on daily activities, incidents, and investigations.
- Apprehended suspects in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
Police Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
St. Louis, Missouri
1995.01 - 1997.05
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Storekeeper Third Class
United States Coast Guard
Miami, Fl, Miami
1991.02 - 1994.06
- Prepared purchase orders for requested materials according to established procedures.
- Contacted vendors to determine prices, specifications and other information for special orders.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MO2005-05
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, Missouri1999-05
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Imperial, MO1988-12
Skills
- Conducting computer checks
- Witness interviews
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Criminal Interrogation Techniques
- Writing reports
- Interviewing skills
- Incident investigation
- Crime scene investigation
Affiliations
- I am fitness-oriented, and continue to improve my health and physical fitness. My hobbies are weightlifting, pickleball, golf, and other fitness-type activities.
Accomplishments
I have earned the following achievements during my career with the St. Louis Metropolitan and Maryland Heights Police Departments:
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department First District Officer of the month of Sept. 1996.
Maryland Heights Police Department awards for
I was assigned in 2008 to 2011 to a Drug Administrative Task Force as a DEA Task Force Officer. During that time I was involved in several narcotics investigations involving cases where wire taps were involved as well as surveillance. I sat in on proffers with several defendants in custody on the defendants willingness to cooperate with the Drug Enforcement Administration as a cooperating witness.
Certification
I have over 30 years of POST training certificates I have earned during my 30 year police career. Most of my training classes I earned certificates were from investigative classes I took in interview techniques and criminal investigations.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Maryland Heights Police Department
1997.05 - Current
Police Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
1995.01 - 1997.05
Storekeeper Third Class
United States Coast Guard
1991.02 - 1994.06
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
St. Louis Community College
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School