Tactical Flight Officer (TFO)
Metropolitan Police Dept. Washington DC
Washington DC
02.1990 - 03.2020
- Mitigated potential risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate countermeasures or contingency plans as needed.
- Completed patrols in assigned areas to identify and deter criminal activities.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Drove innovation within the department by promoting creative thinking and supporting new initiatives.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired officers.
- Prepared warrants and searched buildings for criminal activity and illegal substances.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Directed flow of traffic in construction zones and guided vehicles around automobile accidents.
- Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations.
- Testified in court during certain criminal cases.
- Responded to calls regarding domestic disturbances and civil complaints.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
- Enforced speed and parking laws by issuing citations and tickets after infractions.
- Conducted surveillance to detect suspicious activity.
- Responded to emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisors and communicated situation details to other officers.
- Collected, preserved and analyzed evidence found at crime scenes.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.