Hi, I’m
Kenneth McDonald
8848 Tigris Trail Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations. Seasoned Law Enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Eager to leverage 30 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in Patrol/ Fugitive Divisions and in-depth knowledge of public safety protocols. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated law enforcement professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Grand Prairie Marshals OfficeGrand Prairie, TX
City Marshal
02.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Increased productivity by supervising daily activities and performance of 8 personnel.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Keller Police DepartmentKeller, TX
Police Officer
11.1990 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Served ten years as a field CPL/FTO.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Education
Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, AL
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice Administration
10.2021
University Overview
- Awarded Magna Cum Laude
Columbia Southern UniversityOrange Beach, AL
Master of Science from Organizational Leadership
11.2024
Skills
- Surveillance
- Weapons training
- Subpoena service
- Crime investigation
- Background investigations
- Warrant procedures
- Court testimony
- Safety and security
- Public relations understanding
- Planning and Coordination
- PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Green Belt Judo
Professional Guitarist
Member of a gospel group in which my late father started nearly 40 years ago.
Timeline
City Marshal
Grand Prairie Marshals Office
02.2011 - Current
Police Officer
Keller Police Department
11.1990 - 11.2010
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Master of Science from Organizational Leadership
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