Kelsey Harrigan
Grand Island,NY
Summary
Highly motivated Law Enforcement Officer with a background in Criminal Justice. Former division one collegiate athlete with proven leadership abilities. Detail oriented and passionate about serving and protecting the community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Tonawanda Police Department
Tonawanda, New York
02.2025 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed crisis situations effectively.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and incidents in the community.
Private Hitting Instructor
Sports Performance Park
Williamsville, NY
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Established benchmarks for performance and monitored individual progress.
- Instructed athletes who wanted to enhance performance and advance to higher level softball.
- Discussed individual goals for clients.
Traffic Control Attendant
Power and Construction Group
Scottsville, New York
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Employ signs, flags and hand signals to indicate hazards and direct traffic for bridge inspections.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with the public.
- Provide safe work zones for bridge inspectors.
Surveillance Investigator
Allied Universal
Buffalo, New York
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted mobile surveillance to investigate insurance claims for a variety of coverage to include workers' compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability.
- Collected information through personal observation with video and photographic validation.
- Provided detailed written reports of the investigation and updated the case manager of any suspicious activity.
Maintenance/Groundskeeper
Windsong Place Apartment Homes
Williamsville, NY
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed general landscaping duties such as weeding, mulching, trimming, etc.
- General repair and maintenance of 300+ apartments.
- Worked with maintenance team to turn over apartments for new occupants.
- Maintained polite and professional customer service and co-worker relationships.
Education
84th Law Enforcement Academy
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY 03.2025 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NYBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NYMinor - Sociology
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Goal Oriented
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
Certification
- FEMA - Emergency Planning, 2021
- FEMA - Active Shooter, 2021
- FEMA - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 2021
- OSHA 10, 2023
- FEMA - Introduction to Incident Command Systems, 2025
- 84th Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, 2025
Accomplishments
• Criminal Justice Honors Society
• Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team, 2018
• Niagara University Athletics Purple Heart Award, 2021
• Captain of Niagara University Softball Team, 2022
• All-Academic Team in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, 2017-2022
• Division 1 college softball at Niagara University, 2017-2022
• Niagara County Law Enforcement Class President, 2025
• Joseph E. Steblein Memorial Award, 2025
• Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team, 2018
• Niagara University Athletics Purple Heart Award, 2021
• Captain of Niagara University Softball Team, 2022
• All-Academic Team in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, 2017-2022
• Division 1 college softball at Niagara University, 2017-2022
• Niagara County Law Enforcement Class President, 2025
• Joseph E. Steblein Memorial Award, 2025
Timeline
84th Law Enforcement Academy
Niagara County Community College
03.2025 - 08.2025
Police Officer
City Of Tonawanda Police Department
02.2025 - Current
Private Hitting Instructor
Sports Performance Park
11.2023 - 03.2025
Traffic Control Attendant
Power and Construction Group
05.2023 - 12.2024
Surveillance Investigator
Allied Universal
10.2022 - 11.2022
Maintenance/Groundskeeper
Windsong Place Apartment Homes
05.2020 - 09.2022
Minor - Sociology
Niagara University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Niagara University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Niagara University