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Niko Pieratos

Montvale,NJ

Summary

Results-oriented supervisor with 25 years of experience seeking Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III position at Pascack Hills High School. Extensive knowledge of community policing and school-based programs. Highly respected for work with youth through D.A.R.E. and L.E.A.D. programs, as well as coordinating Chief for the Day and Junior Police Academy programs. Volunteer coach and junior football commissioner in Montvale, with involvement on the Montvale Athletic League (MAL) executive board.

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Work History

Police Sergeant

Borough of Westwood
Westwood, NJ
2018 - 2024
  • Supervised a squad of police officers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure effective law enforcement operations.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations, including crime scenes and critical incidents, ensuring proper procedures were followed and resources were effectively allocated.
  • Oversaw all responses under my command, including report writing, case documentation, and evidence management to ensure compliance with departmental and legal standards.
  • Trained new officers and enforced departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and internal guidelines, and addressing any violations or disciplinary issues.
  • Responsible for Pedestrian Safety program and all crossing guards for four borough schools.

Police Officer

Borough of Westwood
Westwood, NJ
2002 - 2018
  • Conducted proactive patrols to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity by identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalated into calls for service.
  • Responded promptly to a diverse range of calls including medical emergencies and first aid, domestic disturbances and family disputes, encounters with emotionally disturbed persons, welfare checks, and general calls for assistance and community support.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills and de-escalation techniques to manage high stress situations and resolve conflicts.
  • Managed department programs including Crime Prevention and Auxiliary Police Officers.
  • Served as the Community Policing Officer responsible for implementing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) program, Chief for the Day program, and Junior Police Academy.

Police Officer

New York City Police Department
Bronx, NY
1999 - 2001
  • Served in Specialized Conditions Unit responsible for public housing developments experiencing an influx of crime.
  • Surveilled public housing lobbies, stairwells, and rooftops for criminal activity utilizing vertical patrol techniques.
  • Responded to the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001 and conducted search and rescue operations. Provided security for the area and prevented access into Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge. Responded to the Staten Island Landfill to search for items to identify victims as well as other evidence.

Certification

  • FBI Identifying Warning Signs of School Violence
  • Crime Prevention
  • D.A.R.E.
  • L.E.A.D
  • Breathalyzer Operator
  • Radar Operator
  • Motor Vehicle Commission Document Fraud
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • CPR

Accomplishments

  • Meritorious Service Awards (2019, 2012, 2011, 2006)
  • Life Saving Award (2013)
  • Emergency Medical Service Award (2013)
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Save Award (2012)
  • President Unit Citations (2011, 2011)
  • Investigative Excellence Award (2009)
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Save (2004)
  • World Trade Center Responder Award (2001)
  • Excellent Police Duty Awards (2001, 2000, 2000)
  • Pistol Expert (1999)

Timeline

Police Sergeant

Borough of Westwood
2018 - 2024

Police Officer

Borough of Westwood
2002 - 2018

Police Officer

New York City Police Department
1999 - 2001

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