Paul A. Grimes
Corona,CA
Summary
Versatile, dynamic professional with diverse experience, leveraging disparate knowledge and talents to provide exceptional strategic and tactical leadership in organizations featuring rapid change and high-stress situations. Decisive leader, providing sound judgment and history of excellent results. Goal-driven and detail-oriented; solid strengths in coordinating across numerous functions, disciplines, and organizations to achieve common goals. Proven trainer with history of growing high-performance teams and identifying / developing leadership. Excellent analyst and problem solver; demonstrated skill in producing synergy among teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporal/Detective
COLTON POLICE DEPT.
01.2003 - Current
- The position of Corporal (field operations) requires me to supervise and closely observe the activities of subordinates. I am to ensure that subordinates are in compliance with department policy/procedures and assist with their appointed task. While assigned to the investigative bureau, I interact with a vast range of groups, organizations and representatives while investigating crimes and solving criminal cases. In addition to arresting criminal offenders, I interview suspects/witnesses, identify persons of interest, examine crime scenes, compile/analyze information, and gather clues/evidence that are pertinent to a specific investigation.
- Canine Supervisor
- As a canine supervisor, I provide administrative support for Colton Police Department’s Canine Unit and ensure the department’s police service dog program is properly maintained. This administrative duty includes: budgeting, monitoring personnel, training, scheduling, record keeping, and report review.
- Field Training Officer
- In this position I help develop and train new police officers for the department. I have trained in all three phases, helping new officers learn the city, department policies and procedures, basic elements of crimes, and how to become a proficient police officer in the City of Colton. This position requires a great deal of patience, pride, and the ability to lead by example. I supervised, reviewed reports, and completed daily observation reports.
- Canine Officer
- As a K-9 Handler I patrol with and care for a police service dog. I am responsible for the use of the police service dog on narcotic detections, building searches, tracking suspects or missing persons, and related law enforcement activities. Being a K-9 Handler is one of the most difficult responsibilities in the entire police department. I am under constant observation from the community and am regularly involved in public relations.
- Patrol Officer
- As a patrol officer, I provide general law enforcement expertise, monitor traffic, individuals, and assigned areas to maintain strong community presence and deter, minimize and address criminal activity. Apply complex legal and regulatory requirements to emergent and rapidly evolving situations; collect evidence and maintain chain of evidence. Support investigative teams as necessary. Support training and development of police trainees as a Field Training Officer. Collateral duties included Honor Guard and Canine Agitator/Decoy.
- Department Honor Guard
- Under direction of the Chief of Police, this prestigious position represents the department and city at all ceremonial functions. Functions include: funerals, graduations, parades, and memorials. Officers assigned to this team are specially selected, operate with minimal supervision, train regularly, and are required to travel throughout the State of California.
Deputy Sheriff
SAN BERNARDINO CO. SHERIFF’S DEPT.
01.2002 - 01.2003
- As a deputy sheriff I excelled through the academy and was assigned to the custody division. My duties included: classification, segregation, jail security, court services, transportation, and monitoring of inmates from local, state and federal levels. These assignments allowed me to learn how to navigate and retrieve information in various computer systems, conform to numerous policy and procedure requirements, and become a proficient law enforcement officer in the county’s judicial process.
- Corrections Training Officer / Mentor
- This position allowed me to train new deputies who entered the custody system on department policies and procedures. I welcomed them into both, the agency and the field of law enforcement. As a CTO/Mentor I was required to supervise, train, review reports, and complete daily evaluations per POST, STC, and department requirements.
Security Police
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1998 - 01.2002
- My duties included military leadership, management, and supervision. I performed security police (SP) functions that included: installation security, dignitary protection, weapon system maintenance, resource security, anti-terrorism, law enforcement, investigations, military working dog, air base defense, training, and combat arms.
- Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant
- As a desk sergeant I was responsible for overseeing all calls for service for the military police that served a military installation of over 11,000 people. I monitored radio transmissions from a communication center, allied agencies, fire department, and officers on patrol. Each patrol shift had 10 employees in which I completed/reviewed reports, arrests, daily evaluations, reprimands, conflict resolutions, schedules and daily report logs that were reviewed by Base Commanders and Administrators. I also served as a mentor and facilitator for new base arrivals. I tested for this honorary position (Desk Sergeant) and was selected at the age of twenty; becoming McClellan Air Force Base’s youngest Law Enforcement Desk Sergeant.
Police Explorer
REDLANDS POLICE DEPT.
01.1995 - 01.1998
- As a police explorer I volunteered over 1,000 hours of my time learning the daily operations and functions of a law enforcement agency. I participated in special details for the department and civic presentations at the city and community level; all while maintaining a part time job and academic standards in high school.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership and Organizational Studies
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Azusa, CA01.2012
Advanced POST Certificate - undefined
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Riverside, CA01.2010
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Program Development
- Communication & Collaboration
- Progressive Thinker
- Court Documentation & Testimony
- Staff Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Community Outreach
- Training Initiatives
Certification
- Canine POST Evaluator Course, 2016
- Internal Affairs Investigations Course, 2014
- Canine Management Course, 2012
- Canine Supervisor Course, 2011
- Law Enforcement Supervisor Course, 2010
- Canine SWAT Handler Course, 2009 / 2011 / 2015
- Police Service Dog Handler Course, 2008 / 2016
- Law Enforcement Active Shooter Training, 2007
- Law Enforcement Field Training Officer Course, 2006
- Tactical Communication, 2004
- POST Basic Law Enforcement Academy, 2002
Awards
Colton Police Dept. Chief’s Commendation, 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2012, Colton Police Officer-of-the-Year Award Recipient, 2007, San Bernardino Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Commendation, 2003, McClellan Air Force Base Airman-of-the-Year Award Recipient, 2000
Affiliations
Colton Police Canine Association (Co-Founder and President), Inland Empire Police Canine Association (past President and Board of Directors), Veterans of Foreign Wars, K-9 for Kids volunteer, Tip-a-Dog volunteer, Special Olympics volunteer, Shop-With-A-Cop volunteer, and American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
UNITED STATES MILITARY WAR VETERAN
- Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001
- Operation Constant Vigil, 1999
- Operation Southern Watch, 1998
Association Leadership & Representation Twelve-year tenure on the Colton Police Officers Association
Association Leadership & Representation
Twelve-year tenure on the Colton Police Officers Association board, serving consecutively as both President and current Vice President. Instrumental in collective bargaining negotiations, internal policy revisions, and officer disciplinary representation. Actively participate in labor-management discussions and administrative hearings, advocating for transparent, just, and consistent employment practices.
Timeline
Corporal/Detective
COLTON POLICE DEPT.
01.2003 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
SAN BERNARDINO CO. SHERIFF’S DEPT.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Security Police
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1998 - 01.2002
Police Explorer
REDLANDS POLICE DEPT.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Master of Arts - Leadership and Organizational Studies
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Advanced POST Certificate - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
CALIFORNIA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
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