Nathan A Volk
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Astute professional skilled at fostering public safety through timely response and resolution of public and domestic disturbances. Exceptional communicator with skill for alleviating tension in high-pressure situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Whittier Police Dept
Whittier, CA
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Completion of Field Training Program.
- Completion of Probationary period.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Controlled and assisted in multi-agency investigation.
- Completed complex and dynamic investigations from heinous crimes to multi jurisdiction thefts.
- Drove performance improvements by collaborating with senior leadership to plan and implement new training initiatives.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Testified in court 3 times per month in support of department cases.
- Mitigated risk while accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information and processing crime scenes.
- Took command decisions and developed frontline policies.
- Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
- Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles county Sheriffs
Los Angeles, CA
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Completion of a five and a half month Police Academy
- Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for criminal prosecution case logs, records, reports and agendas.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness by updating tactical plans and maintenance schedules for equipment and weapons.
- Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for over 60 cases.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
Deputy Custody Trainer
Los Angeles county Sheriffs
Lynwood, CA
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Trained new employees how to complete thorough and investigations and proper report writing.
- Assisted at the Sheriff’s Academy teaching new employees on Officer Safety and Use of Force.
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
- Completed protocols during emergency situations.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
Senior Asset Protection Specialist
TARGET
La Verne, CA
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Detained shoplifters, following local laws and company policies governing apprehensions.
- Initiated associate investigations, uncovering suspicious activities.
- Executed prevention plan for internal and external theft to reduce fraud.
- Participated in court proceedings with evidence to support allegations.
- Constructed detailed case and investigative reports for local authorities.
- Detained shoplifters and contacted local law enforcement for immediate assistance.
- Performed store walk-throughs to ensure compliance with safety and security policies and procedures.
- Provided customer service assistance, including responding to customer inquiries, resolving customer complaints and escalating issues as needed.
- Utilized effective communication skills to interact professionally with customers, colleagues and law enforcement personnel.
- Developed strategies for minimizing losses due to theft or vandalism of merchandise within the store environment.
- Collaborated with external organizations such as police departments or local authorities regarding security matters.
Line Cook
Casa Garcia Restaurant
Pico Rivera, CA
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Opened and closed the restaurant, prepared lunch and dinner for restaurant.
- Prepared food for large events/banquets, worked in a timed schedule, worked in all sections in the cooking department.
- Was able to coordinate/instruct who should run the food, pick up orders, helped take orders to clients directly, and relieved team members for breaks and lunch Restaurant: Was a host, opened and closed the restaurant, concierge.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA2012
Skills
Dedicated to ensure customer satisfaction and contribute to the Company’s success
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solver
- Adaptability
- Customer satisfaction
- Search and seizure laws familiarity
- Crime prevention training
- Law enforcement
- Community relations
- Risk mitigation
- Case management
- Weapons safety
- Legal Compliance
- Emergency planning
- Data-driven approaches
- Conflict resolution tactics
- CPR/First Aid certified
Timeline
Police Officer
Whittier Police Dept
01.2019 - 09.2024
Deputy Custody Trainer
Los Angeles county Sheriffs
02.2017 - 12.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles county Sheriffs
11.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Asset Protection Specialist
TARGET
05.2013 - 06.2016
Line Cook
Casa Garcia Restaurant
09.2012 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
El Rancho High School
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