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Matthew Jean-Paul

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Motivated Police Officer committed to serving and protecting citizens from crime and dangerous activities. Extensive conflict and crisis prevention training. Specializes in de-escalated situations to provide optimal outcomes for all involved individuals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law Enforcement Officer

Fort Myers Police Department
Fort Myers, FL
05.2020 - Current
  • Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce, and detect criminal activity, and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances, and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Investigated traffic accidents, complaints, and suspicious activity, and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses, and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.
  • Contributed to criminal court cases and hearings by providing testimony under oath.
  • Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
  • Responded to calls related to DWI, felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse and animal rescue.
  • Communicated with subjects and witnesses to acquire and verify information relevant to roadway accident investigations.

Law Enforcement Officer

Lee County Sheriff's Department
Fort Myers, FL
11.2012 - 05.2020
  • Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce, and detect criminal activity, and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances, and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Investigated traffic accidents, complaints, and suspicious activity, and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses, and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.
  • Contributed to criminal court cases and hearings by providing testimony under oath.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cape Coral High School
Cape Coral, FL
05.2006

Correctional Officer - Corrections

Southwest Florida Public Safety Academy
Fort Myers, FL

Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement

Southwest Florida Public Safety Academy
Fort Myers, FL

Skills

  • Defensive driving training
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Crime scene processing
  • Fingerprinting
  • Patrol procedures
  • Arrest techniques
  • Sex crimes training
  • Radar speed measurement
  • Breath Test Operator (BTO)
  • Bike Patrol

Certification

  • Middle Management
  • Building and Maintaining a Sound Behavioral Climate
  • Breath Test Operator
  • Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Investigations
  • Child Sex Crimes Investigations
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Hostage Negotiation
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Speed measurement
  • Bike Patrol
  • Injuries and Death Investigations
  • Public Safety Interaction with Autism
  • Line Supervision

Timeline

Law Enforcement Officer

Fort Myers Police Department
05.2020 - Current

Law Enforcement Officer

Lee County Sheriff's Department
11.2012 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Cape Coral High School

Correctional Officer - Corrections

Southwest Florida Public Safety Academy

Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement

Southwest Florida Public Safety Academy