Raymond Carter Jr
Reading,PA
Summary
Police Officer with over 16 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty. 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 legal requirements. Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Reading Police Department
07.2007 - Current
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Participated in continuous firearms and arrest technique training.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and ROBIC and ENRADD speed detection.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Machine Operator/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
DS Smith
03.1997 - 07.2007
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of equipment performance and scheduling routine maintenance tasks.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maximized resource utilization through efficient scheduling of machines'' run time while minimizing changeover times.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Specialist
United States Army Reserve
09.1990 - 05.1998
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Plumbing Technology
Engineer School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO01.1991
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA06.1990
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Gang knowledge
- Surveillance
- Dispatch Communication
- Evidence Preservation
- Accident Investigations
- Police reports
- Court preparation, Proceedings and Testimony
- Defensive tactics training
- Patience and Empathy
- Decision-Making
- Criminal Law Knowledge
- Cultural Awareness
- Conflict de-escalation
- Physical Fitness
- Undercover operations
- Prisoner Transport
- Crime scene management
- Critical Thinking
- Witness interviews
- Video Safety Unit Operations
- Case report writing
- Crowd Control
- Investigative Reports
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Directing Traffic
- Traffic Laws
- First Aid
- Tactical Driving
- Issuing Citations
- Municipal Codes
- Weapons training
- Police Patrol Operations
- Community Engagement and Relations
Accomplishments
- 3 Distinguished Unit Citations
- Lighting Bolt Enforcement Award
- Excellence In Police Performance Commendation
Certification
- MPOETC Act 120 Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- 51K Plumbers Course
- Army Basic Training
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Reading Police Department
07.2007 - Current
Machine Operator/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
DS Smith
03.1997 - 07.2007
Specialist
United States Army Reserve
09.1990 - 05.1998
Plumbing Technology
Engineer School
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School
- MPOETC Act 120 Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- 51K Plumbers Course
- Army Basic Training
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