Kurt F. Melcher
Palo Cedro,CA
Summary
Detail oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and situations simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy with an emphasis on safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Redding
07.2014 - 05.2022
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Senior Field Trainer responsible for training of new police officers, documenting daily activities on multiple computer programs, and reviewing complex police reports.
- Conducted complex witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testify as an expert witness.
- Trained other officers in firearms, emergency vehicle and driver awareness Operations (EVOC), Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) pilot.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Police Officer
City Of Campbell
07.2001 - 06.2014
- Senior Officer, Investigator, and Trainer in multiple fields including crisis response, field training, active shooter response, etc.
- Team Leader for department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.
- Senior Field Trainer, responsible for training of new police officers, documenting daily activities on multiple computer programs, and reviewing complex police reports.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and interview witnesses.
- Conducted detailed and complex witness and suspect interviews.
- Completed detailed reports which included authoring of search warrants, arrest warrants, and affidavits.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
West Valley College
Saratoga, CASkills
- Ability To Work Well Under Pressure
- 25 Years Of Staff Training Experience
- Complex Incident and Accident Investigation
- Case Management
- Equipment and Vehicle Inspection
- Operational Efficiency
- Subject Matter Expert
- Safety and Security
- Team Leadership Skills
- Familiar with CAL OSHA Regulations
- Multitask Effectively
- Conflict Management And Resolution
- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Certification
- UAV FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot
- CA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
- Driver Awareness Instructor
- California POST & CA DOJ Instructor
- Advanced Interview and Interrogation
- Crisis Response Team
- SWAT Team Leader
- Tactical First Aid and CPR
- CA POST Field Training Officer
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Redding
07.2014 - 05.2022
Police Officer
City Of Campbell
07.2001 - 06.2014
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
West Valley College
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