JAMES REILLY

Part Time Security at Somers High School

• Provide overnight security to protect the campus from criminal activity, with a flawless record.
• Provide security and crowd control at athletic events, without any serious incident.
• Liaison with school staff to coordinate plans for public safety and crowd management at athletic events.

• Guided officers on scene through difficult situations and advising on strategic decisions.
• Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel.
• Conducted semi-annually written evaluations of officers' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Performed duties as Desk Sergeant, often alone, managing all communications, phone calls and dispatching of patrol and detectives, during tours of duty.
• Participated in ongoing training programs to remain current on law enforcement practices.

• Resolved conflicts between citizens through mediation, helping to prevent escalation into more serious incidents.
• Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
• Completed detailed reports on arrests, cases, incidents, and other assignments.
• Collaborated with other first responders during emergency situations, to ensure public safety and medical treatment including first aid, CPR and vehicle extraction.

• Organized and presided over monthly meetings of over forty members.
• Acted as primary officer of PBA in contract negotiations with Town Supervisor.
• Represented members in all disciplinary issues, grievances, legal issues and eligibility under Zadroga Act for first responders - WTC/Ground Zero response.
• Hosted annual PBA Community Day for local citizens.
• Wrote Department's Drug Policy and Roll Call Policy.

• Utilized tools such as a jackhammer, concrete chipper, tamper, trowel and edger.
• Poured cement to make slabs, patios and walkways.
• Performed finishing work to poured cement.
• Worked outdoors in all weather conditions.