Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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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
05.1997 - 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
01.1995 - 05.1997
  • 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
02.1991 - 06.1994
  • 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, MO
05-2005

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, Missouri
05-1999

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Imperial, MO
12-1988

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
05.1997 - Current

Police Officer

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
01.1995 - 05.1997

Storekeeper Third Class

United States Coast Guard
02.1991 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia College

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

St. Louis Community College

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
John D Portlock