LINDSEY SCOTT
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking police officer with over thirteen years of experience in public safety, committed to ensuring community well-being through effective crisis management. Extensive background as a public safety diver provides the skills to navigate high-stress, life-threatening situations with confidence and efficiency. Proven ability to employ strategic problem-solving and effective communication to address incidents of varying severity, ensuring appropriate and timely responses. Strong advocate for community engagement and proactive policing, continuously striving to enhance safety and trust within the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Public Safety Diver
Metropolitan Police Department
Washington, D.C.
04.2012 - Current
- Responded to hundreds of life-threatening emergencies and often stressful, chaotic, and dynamic scenes.
- Displayed sound judgment and good problem-solving skills on complex scenes
- Coordinated and maintained multi-jurisdictional search and recovery operations in zero-visibility, underwater environments
- Maintained federal certifications as a technician for necessary dive team gear.
- Provided testimony in local and federal court proceedings.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Obtained Public Trust clearance
Education
BS - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland12-2025
BA - Anthropology
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2008
Skills
- Self motivated
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Risk mitigation
- Analytical thinking
- Crisis intervention
- Task oriented
- Problem-solving skills
- Emergency management
- Incident response
- Conflict de-escalation
- Integrity and honesty
- Report writing
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- PSI-PCI Visual Cylinder Inspection
- PSI-PCI Valve Repair Technician
Awards
Life Saving Medal - 2024
Congressional Gold Medal - 2021
Timeline
Police Officer, Public Safety Diver
Metropolitan Police Department
04.2012 - Current
BA - Anthropology
George Washington University
BS - Cybersecurity Technology
University of Maryland Global Campus