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Kietel Tarrant

Kietel Tarrant

Baltimore,MD

Summary

I am a highly skilled and motivated individual with a background in criminal justice and forensic investigation. As a former General Manager in the restaurant industry, I bring a sense of customer service and problem-solving to time-sensitive issues that may arise in the workplace. I am a Law Enforcement Officer with several certifications surrounding public safety and emergency management, with a general focus on community engagement and quality of life.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Corporal

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
05.2024 - Current

1. Performs lead officer duties such as assisting in the supervision of routine operations and staff, determining work priorities, and evaluating staff.

2. Serves as a specialist performing assignments requiring additional
or advanced training such as crime prevention, criminal
investigations or special events.

3. Develops and conducts training sessions.

4. Functions as a shift supervisor, spending a substantial amount of
time performing the duties of a UPO II.

5. Performs all the duties of a University Police Officer II.

Acting Sergeant

Coppin State University Police Department
Baltimore , Maryland
11.2022 - Current
  • Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
  • Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.

Background Investigator

Coppin State University Police Department
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed investigative documents including police reports, court records, and other related materials.
  • Organized and maintained detailed case files for all investigations conducted.
  • Visited the subject's residence to verify residency status and conduct neighborhood canvassing.
  • Utilized public databases to locate persons of interest or obtain additional background information on cases.
  • Researched legal documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, property records to determine facts relevant to investigations.
  • Assessed credibility of sources through careful review of statements obtained during interviews or interrogations.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing findings from each investigation conducted.

Special Events Team Member

Coppin State University Police Department
Baltimore, MD
08.2021 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times during events.
  • Conducted security checks of personnel, vehicles, equipment, and documents at entry points.
  • Provided escorts for visitors and employees as needed.
  • Inspected buildings periodically for signs of intrusion or damage to property.
  • Provided Security for Dignataries Visiting Coppin State University

Police Officer II

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
10.2019 - Current
  • Patrol designated areas by vehicle and foot to identify and report safety hazards, detect violations of laws and ordinances, and identify wanted vehicles, persons, and unusual conditions
  • Maintains a visible presence to deter crime
  • Respond to calls for emergency service, evaluates the situation and determines appropriate course of action
  • Performs crowd control; responds to emergency situations; administers emergency medical aid
  • Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements; collects, preserves, and processes evidence
  • Conduct surveillance and serves warrants and summonses
  • Performs searches and detains suspicious vehicles and persons
  • Arrests, searches, restrains, transports, guards, and processes violators
  • Interact with campus community and establishes rapport with public
  • Mediate disputes and provides advice on legal rights and processes
  • Perform crisis mediation with persons involved in domestic and civil disputes, suicide, or hostage situations
  • Operate a variety of communication equipment to obtain, report, and verify information
  • Prepares and completes a variety of detailed reports and forms to support investigations
  • Prepares cases; appears and testifies in court
  • Enforce laws, ordinances, and institutional regulations
  • Direct traffic, investigates accidents, determines cause and takes appropriate action
  • Inspect and maintains assigned equipment including firearms and clothing
  • Operate and utilizes various types of law enforcement equipment such as firearms and other self-defense tools and criminal detection devices
  • Assist in the training and directs the activities of law enforcement and other support personnel
  • Participate as instructed in specialized unit activities such as: crime prevention, re-certification instruction, criminal investigations, or special events

Police Communication Operator

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Operate emergency telephones, two-way radios, teletype, telecommunications and computer terminal equipment, closed circuit televisions, remote control cameras, alarm and security systems
  • Answer emergency telephone lines
  • Monitors and maintains radio communications
  • Receive and record information and requests related to police services
  • Dispatches police officers
  • Notifies command, supervisory, and administrative personnel about incidents
  • Transmit and receive telephonic communications with the surrounding local jurisdictions
  • Operate specialized communications networking equipment and computer terminals
  • Accesses restricted law enforcement networks
  • Obtains, inputs, and receives data related to police activities such as criminal history, warrants, and vehicle registration
  • Monitors radio frequencies and transmissions of the Allied Law Enforcement Agencies, National Weather Service, and Maryland Civil Defense
  • Relay information from field officers requesting back up and support services such as crime lab technicians, K-9 unit, emergency medical services, rescue, and fire equipment
  • Monitor safety and security systems, reports malfunctions as appropriate, and dispatches appropriate personnel to alarm site.

General Manager

Seasons Pizza
Baltimore, MD
08.2014 - 01.2019
  • Maintain a safe and positive work environment for employees and insure the running as well as maintenance of the store
  • Control Labor -Control Food Cost - Handle Customer/ Employee Complaints - Open and Close store -Cash handling -Schedule Making.

Intern

Department Of Corrections and Public Safey
Baltimore, MD
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Assist my coordinator by evaluating inmate exams, helping with the day to day workload of paper work in addition to meetings, and prep exam packets for testing of the inmates.

Cashier

Seasons Pizza
Wilmington, DE
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Take customer orders - Pack Orders -Work Register.

Education

Certificate - Field Training Officer

Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission
Sykesville, MD
02.2022

Certificate -

FEMA Emergency Management Institute
10.2021

Diploma -

Baltimore City Police Academy
01.2020

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice Safety -

Coppin State University Baltimore
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Brandywine High School
01.2013

MBA -

University of Maryland Global Campus
Baltimore, MD

Some College (No Degree): Criminal Justice -

Delaware Technical Community College

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Community Relations
  • Law Enforcement
  • Background Investigations
  • Report Writing
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Court Testimony
  • Public Safety
  • Certification in Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation's
  • Exceptional Problem Solver

References

Angelo Xenakis
Seasons Pizza District Manager
302-753-0247; xenakis1@gmail.com
 
Saad Tigoudar
Season Pizza District Manager
302-897-02429; Saadtigoudar@yahoo.com
 
John Mazarakis
Seasons Pizza Chief Operator
302-388-5305; johnmazarakis@seasonspizza.com
 

 Franz Amann Col.(Ret)
Program Analyst/PBA LNO
410-435-5262 ; franz.j.amann.civ@mail.mil
 
Kathleen White, Ed.D., Coordinator
Dept. of Correction and Public Safety
(410) 585-3346 ; kathleen.white1@maryland.gov

Timeline

Police Corporal

Coppin State University
05.2024 - Current

Acting Sergeant

Coppin State University Police Department
11.2022 - Current

Background Investigator

Coppin State University Police Department
08.2021 - Current

Special Events Team Member

Coppin State University Police Department
08.2021 - Current

Police Officer II

Coppin State University
10.2019 - Current

Police Communication Operator

Coppin State University
01.2019 - 10.2019

Intern

Department Of Corrections and Public Safey
01.2017 - 05.2017

General Manager

Seasons Pizza
08.2014 - 01.2019

Cashier

Seasons Pizza
08.2013 - 08.2014

Certificate - Field Training Officer

Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission

Certificate -

FEMA Emergency Management Institute

Diploma -

Baltimore City Police Academy

Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice Safety -

Coppin State University Baltimore

High School Diploma -

Brandywine High School

MBA -

University of Maryland Global Campus

Some College (No Degree): Criminal Justice -

Delaware Technical Community College
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