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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certificationsandspecializedtraining
Honorsandawards
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Kennard Garvey

Coconut Creek,FL

Summary

Dedicated and experienced law enforcement professional who’s committed to safeguarding communities and leading by example. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations, mentor junior officers, and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve departmental objectives. I am eager to continue my career progression as a Sergeant, utilizing leadership experience and advanced training to improve operational efficiency, uphold public trust, and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiting Team Leader

Coconut Creek Police Department
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead recruitment initiatives, oversee recruitment strategy, and manage recruitment events to attract top talent
  • Coordinated department participation in regional recruitment drives, ensuring Coconut Creek PD was well-represented
  • Implemented innovative recruitment strategies, increasing applicant engagement and improving recruitment outcomes.

Field Training Officer

Coconut Creek Police Department
01.2020 - Current
  • Mentor and train newly hired officers, ensuring they meet department standards and protocols
  • Evaluate recruits' performance through daily observation reports, practical assessments, and feedback sessions to foster their development
  • Provide ongoing support to new officers during their transition from training to independent patrol duties.

Road Patrol Officer

Coconut Creek Police Department
2016 - Current
  • Mentor and train newly hired officers, ensuring they meet department standards and protocols
  • Evaluate recruits' performance through daily observation reports, practical assessments, and feedback sessions to foster their development
  • Provide ongoing support to new officers during their transition from training to independent patrol duties.

Recruiting Team Member

Coconut Creek Police Department
2021 - 2023
  • Collaborate with department leaders to identify and recruit qualified candidates for law enforcement roles
  • Represent the department at career fairs and public events, communicating the values and mission of Coconut Creek PD
  • Assisted in developing recruitment campaigns, focusing on community outreach.

Police Aide

Sunrise Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in non-emergency functions such as traffic control, and accident scene assistance
  • Entrusted by the Captain to install and monitor Sky Towers and Camera Towers in high-crime areas
  • Participated in community outreach programs, strengthening relationships between law enforcement and residents.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Atlantic Tech College
2004

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Incident Reporting and Documentation
  • Recruitment and Training Program Development

Certificationsandspecializedtraining

  • Advanced Training Certificate – Line Supervision
  • Leader’s Role as Coach, Counselor, and Motivator
  • Finding The Leaders In you
  • Advanced Training Certificate – Injury and Death Investigations
  • Advanced Training Certificate – Interviews and Interrogations

Honorsandawards

  • Medal of Valor, 01/01/19
  • Officer of the Quarter, 01/01/18
  • Officer of the Quarter, 01/01/21
  • Special Recognition Award, 01/01/23
  • Bigs in Blue Program, 01/01/19 - Present

Timeline

Recruiting Team Leader

Coconut Creek Police Department
01.2023 - Current

Field Training Officer

Coconut Creek Police Department
01.2020 - Current

Police Aide

Sunrise Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2016

Road Patrol Officer

Coconut Creek Police Department
2016 - Current

Recruiting Team Member

Coconut Creek Police Department
2021 - 2023

Associate of Arts -

Atlantic Tech College
Kennard Garvey