Kelly Johnson
City Of Lee's Summit
INDEPENDENCE,MO
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Work History
Community Interaction Officer
3 Years 7 Months- Development of programs (Blue Envelope, Cram the Cruiser, Yoga for First Responders)
- LSPD Community Involvement (Police Week, LSPD Spouses)
- Career Technical Center Board Member
- PEER Support Lead
- Community Request Tracking Form
Police Officer
5 Years 6 Months- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with citizens, to build trust and improve upon communication.
Police Officer
7 Months- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Police Officer
2 Years 2 Months- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork
- Managed crime scenes in diligent and systematic manner to protect personnel and evidence
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
Continuing Education Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices
- Processed applications and background checks for potential academy recruits
- Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and ensure compliance with MO-POST standards
- Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems
- Enhanced awareness of CEU requirements and worked to connect individuals with programs
- Helped improve the quality of training and courses and ensure availability
Business Office Specialist
1 Year- Manage self pay accounts, customer service and payments
- Inbound/outbound calls, set up payment plans and make account adjustments
- Assist patients in applying for financial assistance
Administrative Assistant/Camp Office Assistant
2 Years 5 Months- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of customer service department
- Provided logistical support for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance
- Hired, trained, and oversaw Internship Program
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
- Drafted professional business memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth
Secondary Teacher, Preschool Director
1 Year 9 Months- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Employed broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Acted as positive role model for students and colleagues.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Police Science
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Diploma
Skills
*Search and seizure procedures
*Evidence collecting
*Criminal law knowledge
*Emergency vehicle operation
*Crime prevention
*Culturally-sensitive
*Calm in emergency situations
*Report writing
*Relationship building and management
*Emergency response
*De-escalation techniques
*Community-oriented policing
*Community relations practices
*Conflict mediation abilities
*Attention to detail
*First aid certified
*Vigilant and watchful
Innovation and creativity
Cultural awareness
Community relations
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Multitasking Abilities
Time management
Relationship building
Certification
POST Class A Certified
SRO Certificate
Award for Valor - Silver
CIT Certificate
Yoga for First Responders Instructor
MO POST Specialist Instructor
Timeline
Community Interaction Officer
City of Lee's Summit
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Police Officer
City Of Lee's Summit
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Police Officer
Lake Winnebago
08.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Police Officer
City of Gladstone
06.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Continuing Education Assistant
MCC Public Safety Institute
08.2016 - 06.2018Read More
Business Office Specialist
Sisters of Mercy Health Systems
08.2009 - 08.2010Read More
Administrative Assistant/Camp Office Assistant
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
03.2007 - 08.2009Read More
Secondary Teacher, Preschool Director
Plaza Heights Christian Academy
08.2005 - 05.2007Read More
Truman High School
Diploma
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Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Associates of Applied Science from Police Science
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