Pat Farinella
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office/Homeland Security
Jacksonville,FL
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented law enforcement professional with over 27 years of investigative experience. Proven ability to apply criminal justice practices with a clear and detailed understanding of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Work History
Police Officer
27 Years 2 Months- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence for criminal cases.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance crime prevention initiatives.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Conducted thorough investigations on criminal activities and reported findings accurately.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with the community to build trust and improve communication.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Trained new recruits on operational procedures, policies, and community engagement techniques.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
Parole and Probation Officer
4 Years 8 Months- Collaborated with community organizations to facilitate rehabilitation services and resources.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Upheld legal standards by maintaining current knowledge on laws, policies, procedures related to probationary practices.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decision-making.
- Provided guidance and support to probationers in securing employment, housing, and other essential resources for successful reintegration into society.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science
Skills
Report writing
Integrity and honesty
Conflict de-escalation
Relationship building and management
Criminal investigations
Human relations
Police reports
Planning and coordination
Law enforcement
Courtroom testimony
Fingerprinting
Investigative skills
Weapons safety
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel Jacksonville Sheriff's Office IT platforms to develop manuals and inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with the Narcotics Unit to support sting operations.
- Achieved results by effectively helping Street Level Organized Crimes prepare for and implement various special operations.
Certification
- State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Police Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office/Homeland Security
04.1999 - CurrentRead More
Parole and Probation Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
09.1994 - 05.1999Read More
Jacksonville University
Bachelor of Science
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