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Rafael Gonzalez Jr

Vernon,Connecticut

Summary

Public Safety Officer committed to decreasing crime and increasing community relations, with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis. Able to quickly assess and diffuse situations with excellent verbal communication skills. Known for building mutual trust and respect amongst socioeconomically diverse populations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Safety Officer. Field Training Officer

University Of Hartford
03.2017 - Current
  • Respond to emergency calls, accidents, crime on school property
  • Ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors
  • Investigate and report criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Patrol designated areas by foot, vehicle, or bike
  • Monitor traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Supervise crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Perform conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.

Police Officer Recruit

Chesterfield County Police Department
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Effectively perform work in stressful situations.
  • EVOC Certified in Defensive and Emergency Response driving.
  • Learned various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques and first aid.
  • Study, read, interpret and apply police concepts.
  • Analyze various situations and problems and take appropriate action.
  • Effective Interview Techniques trainings.
  • Conducted physical training to keep fit and perform job duties productively

Judicial Marshal

State of Connecticut
04.2016 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for safety and security of courthouse, judges, court staff, jurors, witnesses, other court participants and public
  • Monitor courtroom proceedings
  • Prisoner transport and processing and monitor prisoner lockup jails and cell blocks
  • Court visitor screenings.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability..
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
  • Escorted inmates from correctional facilities to court proceedings.

Volunteer Firefighter

South Windsor Volunteer Fire Dept
02.2016 - 10.2020
  • Provide fire protection and emergency response services
  • Respond to 911 emergencies, medical, firefighting, motor vehicle, hazardous materials, gas leaks, water rescue and vehicle extrication calls
  • Attend all drills, trainings, and meetings.

Education

B.S. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration

University of New Haven
West haven, CT
05.2015

A.S Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Manchester Community College
Manchester, Ct
05.2013

Skills

  • Criminal Investigation
  • Incident Report Writing
  • Emergency Response
  • Community Policing
  • Strong Verbal & Written Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Medical Emergency Support
  • Active Shooter Response

Certification

  • CT State Pistol Permit
  • Advance First Aid and CPR Certified
  • LOCKUP Defensive Tactics Certified
  • IPMBA- Mountain Bike Certified
  • CIT-Crisis Intervention Certified
  • IS-100(ICS100) for Law Enforcement
  • IS-700 (NIMS) Certified
  • Firefighter 1 Certified

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Police Officer Recruit

Chesterfield County Police Department
10.2020 - 08.2021

Public Safety Officer. Field Training Officer

University Of Hartford
03.2017 - Current

Judicial Marshal

State of Connecticut
04.2016 - 10.2020

Volunteer Firefighter

South Windsor Volunteer Fire Dept
02.2016 - 10.2020

B.S. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration

University of New Haven

A.S Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Manchester Community College
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