Mary James
Jackson,MS
Summary
Seasoned Police Officer with experience in all aspects of law enforcement, including patrol, crime prevention, and community engagement. Strong ability to make sound judgments in high-pressure situations coupled with solid investigative skills. Proven leadership as Corporal, demonstrating command presence and strategic planning capabilities. Significant contributions include fostering strong relationships within the community and implementing effective crime reduction strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer, Corporal
City of Jackson Police Department
Jackson, MS
11.2008 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and deter criminal activity.
- Performed searches of individuals who had been detained by police officers.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, and other premises for evidence or contraband.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects and informants regarding criminal activity.
- Assisted with crowd control during large public events such as concerts or festivals.
- Maintained accurate records of arrests made throughout each shift.
- Interrogated suspects and witnesses to obtain information about criminal activities.
- Monitored surveillance cameras in order to detect potential criminal activity.
- Observed court proceedings as a representative of law enforcement.
- Attended training sessions designed to update skills related to police work.
- Provided assistance to victims of crime or accidents, offering comfort and support when necessary.
- Patrolled designated areas on foot and in a patrol vehicle to ensure public safety.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving civil unrest or violence.
- Enforced local ordinances and state laws related to traffic violations, disorderly conduct.
- Prepared detailed reports of all incidents encountered while on duty.
- Provided first aid assistance when needed until medical personnel could arrive on scene.
- Administered sobriety tests when suspected DUI offenders were stopped on the roadways.
- Investigated motor vehicle collisions and determined the cause of the accident.
- Conducted traffic stops, investigated suspicious activity, and responded to calls for service.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at reducing crime rates in the area.
- Improved community safety by conducting field sobriety tests and investigating DUIs and vehicle accidents.
- Responded quickly to calls, questions and complaints from citizens to help in various situations.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
- Issued tickets to offenders for parking and other infractions .
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Supervised crowds at busy events and provided security services to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Informed shift officers of properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
Education
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Virginia College
Jackson, MS01-2001
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
- Traffic enforcement
- Emergency response
- Surveillance monitoring
- First aid
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Public relations
- Legal compliance
- Mental resilience
- Integrity and honesty
- Community oriented policing
- Community engagement
- Safety improvements
- Patrol planning
- Search and seizure procedures
- Patience and empathy
- Criminal investigations
- Defense and arrest tactics (DAAT)
- Defensive driving training
- De-escalation techniques
- Dispatch
- Tactical driving
- Drug laws enforcement
- Traffic direction
- Arrest and detention
- Patrol procedures
- Crime reduction
- Law enforcement
- Self-defense techniques
- Human relations
- Investigative skills
- Evidence collection and evaluation
- Crime prevention
- Self-defense training
- Patrol
- Police reports
- Search and seizure laws
- Disciplinary measures
- Courtroom testimony
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Crime prevention training
- Community relations
- Firearms proficiency
- Traffic control
- Exceptional problem solver
- Crowd control
- Community policing
Affiliations
- First and foremost, I'm a Christian who loves serving God, passionate when it comes to helping and caring for others, likes gardening, reading, solving puzzles, great at problem solving, playing family oriented games, as well as attending family gatherings, neat and tidy at home and on the job. Good at building and maintaining a good rapport and relationship with others, respectful and kind, strong willed to get the job done, love doing things the right way, hard and diligent worker, loyal and honest...
Accomplishments
- Officer of the Month in 2021
Timeline
Police Officer, Corporal
City of Jackson Police Department
11.2008 - Current
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Virginia College
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