Mary Citizen
Church Point,LA
Summary
Professional, prepared court administration expert with comprehensive experience in legal processes and courtroom procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in legal documentation, case management, and effective communication. Valued for integrity, organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective Sergeant
New Roads Police Department
112 Main St.
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention services for victims of juvenile crime, offering emotional support throughout the judicial process.
- Coordinated multi-agency task forces focused on addressing specific issues affecting local juvenile populations, such as human trafficking or drug abuse.
- Streamlined the chain of custody process for increased efficiency and accuracy in evidence handling.
School Resource Officer
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office
215 Main St. New Roads, La
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Conducted school security inspections.
Patrol Officer
New Roads Police Department
112 Main St, New Roads LA
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Remington College
Lafayette, LA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Church Point High School
Church Point, LA05-2013
Skills
- Team leadership skills
- Firearms handling
- Conflict de-escalation
- Filing systems
- Document preparation
- Case file preparation
- Strong organization
- Self-defense tactics
- Criminal investigation
- Interview techniques
- Chain of custody
- Juvenile law
- Courtroom testimony skills
Certification
- Police Officer Standards and Training Certificate (POST) - State-specific POST Boards.
- School Resource Officer Certifications Course– National Association of School Resource Officers.
- Death & Homicide Investigation
- Investigating Cases of Child Homicide and Unexplained Deaths of Children
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
New Roads Police Department
05.2023 - 08.2024
School Resource Officer
Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office
09.2022 - 05.2023
Patrol Officer
New Roads Police Department
01.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Church Point High School