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Kirk Smith Jr

Beaumont,Texas

Summary

Seeking a position as a Field Training Officer, which provides continuous learning and growth within the Police profession while utilizing my people skills, training, and experience. I am a licensed Texas Peace Officer with extensive experience at the Beaumont Police Department and the Mont Belvieu Police Department, excelling in conflict resolution, problem solving, and community policing. Proven ability in patrol tactics, officer safety, investigative skills, teaching, crime prevention strategies, enhancing public safety. Skilled communication, and training new officers, demonstrates strong interpersonal communication, and analytical thinking to address complex situations effectively.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Peace Officer

Mont Belvieu Police Department
Mont Belvieu, USA
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Patrol Division Supervisor from May 2023 to June 2024
  • I was responsible for managing a patrol shift comprised of one Corporal and four patrol officers.
  • I was tasked with managing payroll for my shift.
  • I have supervisory experience with dealing with conflict resolutions, scheduling manpower, and other supervisory duties.

Peace Officer

Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont, USA
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Field Training Officer from April 2018 to June 2022
  • Responded to a wide range emergency calls for service.
  • Investigated accidents scenes, collected evidence, and prepared reports of findings.
  • Utilized specialized equipment such as firearms, tasers, and other department issues equipment during police operations when necessary.
  • Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and enforced state laws.
  • Interviewed witnesses, victims, suspects, and informants regarding criminal activity.
  • Attended training sessions to maintain knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Patrolled assigned areas on foot or by vehicle to deter criminal behavior or respond to calls for service.
  • Performed administrative duties such as completing paperwork related to arrests or investigations.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.

Telecommunication Operator

Bridge City Police Department
Bridge City, USA
11.2011 - 01.2014
  • Licensed Telecommunications Operator
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while ensuring accuracy at all times.

Skills

  • Working knowledge of the Penal Code
  • Working knowledge of the Traffic Code
  • Working knowledge of Department Policies and Procedures
  • Problem solving skills
  • Social skills
  • Offense report writing
  • Proficient in Glock weapon systems
  • Strong people skills
  • Building clearing
  • Crime prevention strategies
  • Proactivity
  • Productivity
  • Conflict resolution
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Evidence collection
  • Crisis management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Defensive tactics
  • Drug recognition
  • Patrol procedures
  • Arrest procedures
  • Crime prevention
  • Community policing
  • Investigative techniques

Training

  • Advanced Peace Officer Certification
  • Basic Field Training Officer Certification, April 2018
  • Response to Resistance Training
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Child Abuse Course
  • Arrest Search and Seizure Course
  • Advanced Human Trafficking Course
  • Interacting with Drivers Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Special Investigative Topics
  • See Attached Personal Report for further training

Previous Experience

  • Telecommunication Operator, Bridge City Police Department, November 2011 to January 2014
  • Peace Officer, Mont Believe, June 2022 to June 2024, Patrol Division Supervisor from May 2023 to June 2024
  • Peace Officer, Beaumont Police Department, January 2014 to June 2022, Field Training Officer from April 2018 to June 2022

Timeline

Peace Officer

Mont Belvieu Police Department
06.2022 - 06.2024

Peace Officer

Beaumont Police Department
01.2014 - 06.2022

Telecommunication Operator

Bridge City Police Department
11.2011 - 01.2014
Kirk Smith Jr