Randy Daniels
Ottumwa,IA
Summary
With 8.5 years at the Iowa National Guard and extensive experience as a Police Officer at Ottumwa PD, I have been able to live in both the military and civilian world. I have gained skills from both lines of work, from performing standard operating procedures in the military and enhancing unit readiness to public engagement and numerous accounts of de-escalation scenarios as a police officer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Ottumwa PD
12.2017 - 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.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Military Police
Iowa National Guard
07.2014 - 12.2022
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided training to fellow Military Police officers, increasing overall unit readiness and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive public image of the Military Police through routine engagement with local communities.
- Improved base safety by enforcing strict adherence to military regulations and protocols.
- Trained in and became efficient in military police tasks and drills.
- Performed riot control training and awaited potential orders for deployment to high risk situations.
- Deployed and performed military police officer duties for one year.
- Promoted to Sergeant and provided training to numerous new soldiers to the unit.
- Served Under the 186 MP's for approximately 8.5 years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa High School
Oskaloosa, IA05.2014
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and Empathy
- Community Engagement
- Criminal Investigations
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid
- Weapons training
- Police Patrol Operations
- Traffic Citations Issuance
Certification
Army basic combat training (2014)
Military police Advanced Individual Training (AIT) (2014)
Army Basic Leadership Coarse (BLC) (2019)
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) (2019)
Basic SWAT School (2023)
Bulletproof Report Writing and Court Testimony (2024)
Timeline
Police Officer
Ottumwa PD
12.2017 - Current
Military Police
Iowa National Guard
07.2014 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Oskaloosa High School
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