MATTHEW L. SANTIAGO
Catasauqua,PA
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with maintaining public order and safety. Utilizes strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations. Knowledge of applying legal standards and protocols with precision and care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer/FTO/Firearms Instructor
The Borough of Macungie Police Department
Macungie, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Train new hires to be proficient in Police work, and understand the SOPs.
- Conduct fire arms training for all Officers to include
- Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
- Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
- Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
- Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
- Conduct initial investigations
- Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
- Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
- Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
- Attend and testify in court
19D Squad Leader, Calvary Scout
PA Army National Guard
Plymouth Meeting, PA
01.2014 - Current
- Supervises a squad size team
- Conducts PCC/PCI on all soldiers in the squad
- Serves as the Senior Scout for observation and listening posts
- Creates trainings, and teaches soldiers on Scout/Infantry tactics
- Gather and report information on terrain, weather and enemy disposition and equipment
Police Patrol Officer
Carbondale Police Department
Carbondale, PA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
- Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
- Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
- Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
- Conduct initial investigations
- Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
- Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
- Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
- Attend and testify in court
Police Patrol Officer
Reading Police Department
Reading, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
- Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
- Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators
- Observe and respond to various situations or emergencies
- Conduct initial investigations
- Gather evidence and ensure successful prosecutions
- Produce internal reports and provide feedback on case status
- Foster good public relationships and liaise with community groups or individuals
- Attend and testify in court
Security Guard
Sands Casino
Bethlehem, PA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Execute emergency response and evacuation procedures as directed by the manager
- Monitor and assists in the enforcement of casino policies and procedures
- Oversee the transportation and exchange of all money transactions
- Patrol and inspect assigns areas constantly on the lookout for persons not considered to be in the best interest of the hotel/casino
- Provide superior customer service to all internal and external customers with the Sands standards of Steel customer service standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Reading High School
Reading, PA01-2012
Certification
- Act 120 Certification
- Army Managers Internal Control Program
- Army BLC and ALC
- ClS, CPR, and AED certified
- SFST, and ARIDE certified
- FTO Certified
- Handgun, and Rifle Certified through the NRA
Timeline
Police Officer/FTO/Firearms Instructor
The Borough of Macungie Police Department
01.2021 - Current
Police Patrol Officer
Carbondale Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
Police Patrol Officer
Reading Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2020
Security Guard
Sands Casino
01.2016 - 01.2019
19D Squad Leader, Calvary Scout
PA Army National Guard
01.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Reading High School