Mark Kirkpatrick
Canton,GA
Summary
- Senior law enforcement officer with successful history in Union City Police division.
- Leverages data-driven approaches to tackle policing issues and build positive community relations.
- Exceptional skills in conflict resolution, personnel management and fair application of criminal law across socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups.
- Diplomatic and empathetic with fellow employees and accustomed to handling sensitive confidential records.
- Demonstrated history of exceptional work ethic, attention to detail, and strong commitment to always exceed expectations in role.
- Well versed in business and contractual negotiations.
- Resourceful, adaptable, and confident in my ability to meet the every changing needs of a growing profession.
- Poised and a competent with demonstrated ability to successfully manage critical areas of operations.
- Zero complaints from the community I serve in 27 years as a police officer in Union City.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Police Lieutenant
Union City Police Department
Union City, GA
08.2007 - Current
- Promoted through the ranks to Patrol Lieutenant - Administrative Police Lieutenant.
- Rapidly learned and mastered a variety of computer programs, including Crystal Reports, Computer Aided Dispatch, Syscon, Cloud Cop RMS, Power Builder, Incode, and Report Beam.
- Implemented Court Services Software Systems to ensure accurate financial accountability and seamless integration with Tyler Technologies - Incode (City Hall) Assisted Finance Manager ensuring needs and concerns ere effectively addressed.
- Managed Police and Code Enforcement Fleet Vehicles (120). Eliminated substantial overcharges, renegotiated contractual repair prices, and procured replacement fleet vehicles and up-fitting contractor.
- Managed 911 Communications Center with 13 employees.
- Managed Court Services with annual caseload adjudication of 7000.
- Accessed employee performance through performance evaluation, checklists and employee portfolios.
- Analyzed crime data and tends for targeted patrol and crime suppression.
Manager
Artcraft Collison Repair Center
Smyrna, GA
07.2001 - 07.2007
- Managed large, highly successful collision repair center.
- Independently acquired several county, municipal, and large corporate business contracts for collision repair center by cold call tactic.
- Acquired accounts such as Cobb County, U-Haul, AT&T, and City of Smyrna.
Police Officer/Patrol Lieutenant
Union City Police Department
Union City, GA
01.1988 - 07.2001
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- In 1991-1993, a member of Narcotics Taskforce for Tri-City Narcotics.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Patrolled city location to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
Operations Manager/ Firearms Instructor
Ranger Security Forces
Columbia, SC
08.1984 - 01.1988
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with Sears account as only armed guards to oversee safety of gold shipments.
- Installed Surveillance cameras.
- Apprehended and arrested shoplifters on site and internal fraud and theft.
Education
Counter Sniper
Counter Sniper School
State Of Georgia1996
SWAT
SWAT Certification
State Of Georgia1993
Covert Neutralization of Locking Devices
National Intelligence Academy
Deerfield Beach, Florida1990
Special Police Operations
Clayton County Police Academy
Clayton, GA1988
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley HIgh School
Columbia, SC05.1977
Skills
- Firearms training and Active shooter training
- Computer-Aided Dispatch
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Special Weapons and Tactics Team
- Criminal investigation and Crime Prevention
- Meticulous record keeping - both handwritten and digital
- Outstanding time management and high personal accountability skills
- lT skills including IT support, system training, Excel and Power Point skills
- Ability, drive, and intelligence to decide what needs to be done and subsequently do it
Timeline
Administrative Police Lieutenant
Union City Police Department
08.2007 - Current
Manager
Artcraft Collison Repair Center
07.2001 - 07.2007
Police Officer/Patrol Lieutenant
Union City Police Department
01.1988 - 07.2001
Operations Manager/ Firearms Instructor
Ranger Security Forces
08.1984 - 01.1988
Counter Sniper
Counter Sniper School
SWAT
SWAT Certification
Covert Neutralization of Locking Devices
National Intelligence Academy
Special Police Operations
Clayton County Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley HIgh School