Madison Wilkerson
Chino,CA
Summary
Dedicated and proactive law enforcement professional with approximately 25 years of experience at the municipal, county, and federal levels.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Police Officer
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Long Beach, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Currently assigned to the CBOC / VMET / Traffic Unit.
Deputy Sheriff
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
San Luis Obispo, CA
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Assigned to Patrol Division
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Developed relationships with members of the community through participation in various events or activities.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Collaborated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations or investigations.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Police Corporal
Fullerton Police Department
Fullerton, CA
01.1994 - 01.2018
- Former Police Officer, Field Training Officer (FTO), Detective, Auto Theft Investigator, Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO), Acting Field Sergeant, and Peer Support Team Member.
- Responded to emergency calls from citizens regarding criminal activity or suspected violations of laws.
- Conducted regular inspections of personnel, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with standards.
- Interacted regularly with community members to build relationships and provide assistance when necessary.
- Supervised field operations including traffic control, crowd control, search warrant execution, raids.
- Coordinated crime prevention efforts within assigned patrol area.
- Provided guidance and direction to new recruits during their training period.
- Participated in meetings with community organizations discussing public safety issues.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Assigned, coordinated and reviewed the work of police officers.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to ensure effective law enforcement services were provided to citizens.
- Provided training to officers on applicable state laws, local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Reviewed and assessed criminal prosecution information, including search warrants, citations and complaints.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-1992
Skills
- Current Federal Police Officer
- Former municipal Police Officer and Deputy Sheriff
- Former Detective and Auto Theft Investigator
- Former acting Field Sergeant
- Former Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Former Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO)
- Former Peer Support Team Member
- Life-Saving Medal Recipient
Timeline
Senior Police Officer
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
05.2018 - 10.2018
Police Corporal
Fullerton Police Department
01.1994 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University - Fullerton