Kai Apel
Lehighton,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and sales, including roles at Dietz & Watson and KSL Resorts. Proven expertise in critical thinking and community relations, effectively enhancing public safety and service. Skilled in report writing and accident scene documentation, consistently achieving high standards in safety and compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trash Truck Driver
George leck and sons
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
04.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained trash truck for efficient waste collection.
- Followed designated routes to ensure timely service delivery.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and issues.
- Managed waste disposal in accordance with local regulations.
- Fostered positive relationships with community members during service stops.
- Collaborated with team members to improve collection efficiency and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding health and safety standards related to solid waste disposal.
- Performed daily safety checks on trucks including fluid levels, brakes, tires, lights, and turn signals.
- Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
- Assisted co-workers in completing their tasks when needed during busy times or due to absences.
- Collected refuse from residential and commercial customers, ensuring that all waste was disposed of properly.
- Reported any maintenance issues concerning the truck's equipment immediately to supervisors.
Security Officer
KSL Resorts
Palmerton, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Route Sales Driver
Dietz & Watson
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Attended weekly meetings and training sessions as required by employer.
- Recorded deliveries and daily sales transactions.
- Coordinated paperwork and payments with consistent accuracy to keep impeccable route records.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with merchandise within established safety guidelines.
Patrolman
West Penn Township
New Ringgold, PA
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Participated in high-speed vehicle chases in serious and emergency situations.
- Communicated and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
Police Officer
University Of Scranton
Scranton, PA
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Patrolman
Frackville Boro
Frackville, PA
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Education
CDL B -
Sage Driving School
Schnecksville, PA07-2024
High School Diploma -
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School
Plymouth Meeting, PA06.2011
High School Diploma -
Central Montco Technical High School
Plymouth Meeting, PA06.2011
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Community Relations
- Traffic and Mostorists Monitoring
- Public Safety
- Time Management
- Report Writing
- Waste management
- Route optimization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Trash Truck Driver
George leck and sons
04.2025 - Current
Route Sales Driver
Dietz & Watson
11.2024 - 04.2025
Security Officer
KSL Resorts
08.2023 - Current
Patrolman
West Penn Township
10.2021 - 08.2023
Police Officer
University Of Scranton
04.2021 - 11.2022
Patrolman
Frackville Boro
02.2018 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Montco Technical High School
High School Diploma -
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School
CDL B -
Sage Driving School