Paul Chester
St.louis,Missouri
Summary
With a proven track record at St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, I excel in conflict de-escalation and critical thinking, enhancing community trust and safety. My leadership in high-stress situations and expertise in relationship management are testament to my commitment to excellence and integrity.
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet supervisor expectations.
Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
10.2014 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
Security Supervisor
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised a security staff of approximately 20 people and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
Student
SIUE Edwardsville IL
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
- Maintained strict discipline within the ranks enforcing adherence to military standards and regulations.
- Enhanced team efficiency by conducting regular training sessions and tactical drills.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Employed various weapons systems proficiently in both offensive and defensive engagements.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions on the battlefield, enabling successful completion of assigned tasks under pressure.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Increased mission success rate through thorough planning and coordination with other units.
- Led a squad of infantrymen in various combat situations, achieving objectives while minimizing losses.
Education
No Degree - Anthropology
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILHigh School Diploma -
Gateway Christian Academy
Chicago, IL2017
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- De-escalation techniques
- Community engagement
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Risk mitigation
- Safety improvements
- Schedule setting
- Data-driven approaches
- Intelligence reports
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved low productivity which led to the best results seen in many years.
Timeline
Police Officer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
10.2014 - Current
Security Supervisor
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
04.2012 - 10.2014
Student
SIUE Edwardsville IL
01.2008 - 08.2012
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 01.2004
No Degree - Anthropology
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
High School Diploma -
Gateway Christian Academy
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