JOHN S. ZANNI
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Dedicated police officer with a proven track record in conflict de-escalation and community engagement. Committed to fostering trust and building relationships within the community while mentoring junior officers for enhanced departmental effectiveness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Nassau County Police Department
Nassau, NY
01.2004 - 03.2026
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and witness statements.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and improve relations.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, assessing situations for appropriate action.
- Trained and mentored junior officers on procedures and best practices.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Assigned to Patrol for my first 12 years in the Fourth Precinct.
- Assigned to the POP Unit (Problem Oriented Policing) in the Fourth Precinct for the next 8 years which included being the contact for every school districts, State, County and Local Legislature, Council members and village officials.
- Assigned to the Wellness Office for my final 2 years of service. The main focus was to help and improve the mind, body and soul of the current and retired members of the department.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYHigh School Diploma -
Valley Stream North HS
Franklin Square, NYSkills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Instructor Development
- Community engagements
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Firearms training
Timeline
Police Officer
Nassau County Police Department
01.2004 - 03.2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
St. John's University
High School Diploma -
Valley Stream North HS