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Mary McCarthy

Fountain Hills,AZ

Summary

With over 36 years of law enforcement experience, including a pivotal role at the City of Tempe Police Department, I excel in leadership, organizational skills, and ability to work independently. Have expertise in criminal investigations and evidence management, alongside a proven track record of enhancing interdepartmental cooperation, which delivered results and efficiency.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Drive Up and Go Shopper

Safeway.com
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Performed online shopping, bagging, delivering to customers vehicles.

Cashier/Accounting Associate

Basha's of Arizona
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Audited cash register drawers prior to shift, balanced vault, and completed necessary paperwork.

Criminal Investigator/Police Officer

AZ Dept. of Corrections/ Inspector General Office
08.2009 - 06.2020
  • Maintained detailed records of felony investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Submitted Felony cases for prosecution.
  • Assigned as Evidence Custodian. Revamped system by recoding, repackaging, labeling, impounding evidence from 7 prison facilities. Transported evidence to court and properly transported evidence for final destruction.

Police Sergeant

City of Tempe Police Department
07.1984 - 09.2008
  • 1984-1985: Patrol Bureau, answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • 1985-1986: Downtown Walking Beat Officer
  • 1986-1987: Police Detective, Criminal Investigations
  • 1987-1995: Field Training Officer, Patrol Bureau
  • 1995-1999: Bicycle Officer, Downtown Bureau
  • 1999-2001: Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Bureau
  • 2001-2005: Police Park Ranger Sergeant
  • 2005-2008: Police Hiring/Recruiting Sergeant

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation With Mentally Disabled

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
08.1980

High School Diploma -

Harbor Springs High School
Harbor Springs, Michigan
06.1976

Skills

  • 36 years experience as a certified Police Officer, Sergeant, Criminal Investigator
  • Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, highly motivated and detail-directed problem solver
  • Proven ability to work in unison with internal and external customers and employees

Timeline

Cashier/Drive Up and Go Shopper

Safeway.com
06.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier/Accounting Associate

Basha's of Arizona
11.2021 - 05.2022

Criminal Investigator/Police Officer

AZ Dept. of Corrections/ Inspector General Office
08.2009 - 06.2020

Police Sergeant

City of Tempe Police Department
07.1984 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation With Mentally Disabled

Central Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Harbor Springs High School
Mary McCarthy