Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Awards And Acknowledgements
Timeline
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Madison Ellsworth

Olathe,KS

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in law enforcement and hands-on experience gained through academic projects, internships and previous work responsibilities. Demonstrates enthusiasm, and problem-solving skills. Possesses the ability to work alone, and as part of a team, and has great time-management skills. Prepared to start career with and drive and commitment and make meaningful contributions to my job and the community I serve.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

City of Olathe
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Ensured safety to the citizens of Olathe
  • Wrote reports when necessary
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.

Head Lifeguard

City of Merriam
10.2020 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in the workplace as a head guard by directing my coworkers in the right direction
  • Ensured safety to the residents as well as other employees
  • Documented any injury instances such as a bloody nose or a broken foot
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Enhanced swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations consistently.
  • Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction.
  • Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.

Police Intern

City of Olathe
07.2022 - 08.2022

Participated in ride-alongs with multiple units, broadening understanding of various specialized roles within law enforcement.

  • Reviewed old police reports and edited for practice

Education

Law Enforcement Certificate -

Kansas Regional Police Academy
10.2024

Associates Degree of Applied Science - Crime Scene Investigation

Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS
01.2023

High School Diploma -

Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe, KS
01.2021

Skills

  • Patrol Procedures
  • Criminal investigations (patrol level)
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Report writing
  • Crime scene preservation and processing including evidence collection protocols
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Defensive and Tactical driving training including Emergency vehicle operation
  • Physical fitness
  • CPR/First aid certified
  • Firearms proficiency

Community Service

  • Haunted house volunteer, Miracle League
  • Trunk or treat, High school Softball camp

Awards And Acknowledgements

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, City of Merriam, Kansas, 07/2022, 07/2024
  • Helped a Cheyenne Sheriff’s deputy lift fingerprints from evidence to help solve the case involving stolen property and a crashed vehicle.
  • Aided a Goodland Police Officer locate fingerprints on a stolen safe to add as evidence in a case she was working.

Timeline

Police Officer

City of Olathe
05.2024 - 03.2025

Police Intern

City of Olathe
07.2022 - 08.2022

Head Lifeguard

City of Merriam
10.2020 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Olathe Northwest High School

Law Enforcement Certificate -

Kansas Regional Police Academy

Associates Degree of Applied Science - Crime Scene Investigation

Northwest Kansas Technical College
Madison Ellsworth