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Andrew Knutson

Gray,Maine

Summary

Hard working professional with 10 years experience as a Police Officer seeking self improvement and an increase in skills through completion of my bachelor's degree.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant

Portland Police Department
01.2022 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Use critical thinking to break down issues, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Review officers reports to ensure all aspects of the investigation are documented and prosecution will be successful.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Train and mentor officers on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and public trust.

Special Reaction Team

Portland Police Department
09.2018 - Current
  • Tasked with responding to incidents that exceed the capabilities of standard patrol resources while minimizing the risk of harm to citizens, police officers and suspects
  • Situations may include service of high-risk search or arrest warrants, armed barricaded subjects, hostage rescue or apprehension of dangerous suspects
  • Maintain a high level of physical fitness
  • Take knowledge gained from SRT and teach it to my patrol team
  • Complete threat assessments for high risk calls.

Firearms Instructor

Portland Police Department
08.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for assisting with the department's firearm training program
  • Train officers to maintain the firearms skills necessary to perform their daily duties in the safest manner possible
  • Integrate years of prior firearms training into teaching other officers’ similar skills
  • Identify learning styles and adapt the firearms curriculum to the individual's needs
  • Complete and submit equipment proposals for authorization of other weapon sights and suppressors for patrol use, specifically EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights.

Field Training Officer

Portland Police Department
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for the training and evaluation of recruits and lateral hires involved in the field training process
  • Instill departmental values of Leadership, Integrity and Service into new hires
  • Provide leadership to junior members of the department
  • Ensure trainees can make sound decisions in high stress situations
  • Maintain open communication between trainees, patrol supervisors and the training Sergeant.

Patrol operations

Portland Police Department
08.2015 - 01.2022
  • Respond to calls for service in the City of Portland as well as proactively enforce violations of Maine Criminal and Traffic law
  • Conduct investigations and complete thorough reports to allow for successful prosecution
  • Author and serve search warrants
  • Testify under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases
  • Collaborate with the Crime Reduction Unit, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Portland Police Department Criminal Investigations Division to locate and arrest wanted subjects
  • Conduct searches and transport prisoners.

Education

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice -

Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
12-2014

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Calm Under Pressure

Timeline

Sergeant

Portland Police Department
01.2022 - Current

Field Training Officer

Portland Police Department
09.2019 - 01.2022

Special Reaction Team

Portland Police Department
09.2018 - Current

Firearms Instructor

Portland Police Department
08.2018 - Current

Patrol operations

Portland Police Department
08.2015 - 01.2022

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice -

Southern Maine Community College

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