Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline
Awards
Professional Certifications
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MICHAEL J. SHERMAN

Burlington,New Jersey

Summary

Dedicated, detailed oriented, and safety-focused professional with twenty-five years of diverse law enforcement, protection, and real-world experience and training. Possesses a high level of integrity and strongly believes in customer service through clear communication. Known for being self-motivated and a problem solver in stressful situations by using sound judgment through training and a commonsense approach.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

WTS Player Services
05.2022 - Current

Served as a personal driver for a well-known professional golfer based on their need(s).

  • Completed routine pre- and post-route planning to evaluate potential threats and/or hazards.
  • Exercised confidentiality with sensitive information and conversations involving client.
  • Maintained client's vehicle related to cleaning, fueling, and servicing to ensure operability.
  • Travel with client to event sites to provide driving services.
  • Maintained CPR/AED training.
  • Maintained annual New Jersey SORA and Federal H.R.218 certification(s).
  • Worked with local, state, and government agencies regarding company security matters.

Executive Protection Specialist

Summit Nutritional Laboratories
11.2021 - Current

Served as Executive Protection Transportation Associate with Summit Nutritionals International by providing protection and transportation need for the CEO and family.

  • Conducted route planning, advance work, body cover, and security for client and/or family.
  • Exercised confidentiality with sensitive information through non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
  • Maintained client's vehicle related to cleaning, fueling, and servicing to ensure operability.
  • Travel with client as needed.
  • Maintained CPR/AED training.
  • Maintained annual New Jersey SORA and Federal H.R.218 certification(s).
  • Worked with local, state, and government agencies regarding company security matters.
  • Maintained Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification.

Sergeant Patrol Supervisor

Hopewell Township Police Department
04.2017 - 11.2021
  • Started and supervised National Night Out program yearly, which attracted approximately 1,000 community members and police officers.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
  • Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
  • Managed shift schedules, including granting or denying leave requests and obtaining coverage for shortages for 20 employees.
  • Led team of 20 subordinates by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Decreased criminal complaints, affidavits and search warrant errors by 40% by implemented streamlined tactics and programs
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 20 subordinates.

Detective

Hopewell Township Police Department
08.2009 - 04.2017
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Evidence custodian Megan's Law Liaison Child Abduction Response Team Liaison Forfeiture Liaison Drug Investigations Liaison L 3 Mobile Vision Liaison Community Action.
  • Conducted thorough investigations relative to criminal activities to help develop strong criminal cases.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.

Patrol Officer

Hopewell Township Police
10.1999 - 08.2009
  • Actively patrolled 64 Square Miles of assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
  • Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar and reduced motor vehicle crashes by 32%.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
10.2022

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Community Relations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interrogation Techniques
  • Decision Making
  • Team Building and Development
  • Investigative Reports
  • Community-Oriented Policing
  • Leadership
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Client Rapport

Affiliations

  • Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance executive board
  • Hopewell Valley Healthy Youth Community Resource Committee
  • National Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Association National Night Out Association

Timeline

Driver

WTS Player Services
05.2022 - Current

Executive Protection Specialist

Summit Nutritional Laboratories
11.2021 - Current

Sergeant Patrol Supervisor

Hopewell Township Police Department
04.2017 - 11.2021

Detective

Hopewell Township Police Department
08.2009 - 04.2017

Patrol Officer

Hopewell Township Police
10.1999 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Thomas Edison State University

Awards

2015 New Jersey Senate and General Assembly recognition for Volunteer of the year.

2015 Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year.

2013 Knights of Columbus Shield award for Officer of the Year.

2005 Hopewell Township Police Department Officer of the Year.

New York Police Department Sergeants Benevolent Association recognition for solving a homicide/missing persons case

Numerous letters of appreciation from citizens.

Numerous letters of recognition from the Chief of Police.

New Jersey State Park Police Letter of Commendation.

Professional Certifications

  • AED/CPR American Red Cross Certified
  • NJ SORA Certification
  • H.R. 218 Certification
  • EVOC Certification
  • Incident Command training
  • Criminal Investigation Training
  • Public Speaking Certificate
  • Frontline Supervision Certification

Awards

  • 2015 New Jersey Senate and General Assembly recognition for Volunteer of the year
  • 2015 Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year
  • 2015 New York Police Department Sergeants Benevolent Association recognition for solving a homicide/missing person case
  • 2013 New Jersey State Park Police Letter of Commendation
  • 2011 Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year Award
  • 2005 Hopewell Township Police Department Officer of the year award
  • Numerous letters of appreciation from citizens
  • Numerous letters of recognition from the Chief of Police
MICHAEL J. SHERMAN