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Richard Novak Jr

Richmond,Texas

Summary

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. Police Officer with over 26 years of service. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer- SRO

Stafford Police Department
08.2022 - Current
  • Walked the campus and patrolled the exterior of the campuses.
  • Provide a positive role model to the students, parents, and staff.
  • Took reports as needed when a crime was committed on campus or school owned property.
  • Worked with the campus administration.
  • Provide a police presence at lunch time and during dismissals.

Police Officer

Stafford Police Department
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.

Police Detective

Stafford Police Department
06.2013 - 01.2022
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.

Police Corporal

Stafford Police Department
09.2007 - 06.2013

Patrol Corporal-

  • Conducted shift briefings and ran thee shift when the Sergeant was not available.
  • Check and approve reports, approve time off, and complete monthly stat reports.
  • Conducted employee yearly evaluations.

SRO Corporal-

  • Check and approval report, approve time off, and assisted with SRO budget.
  • Scheduled officers for school games and other activities.
  • Was the liasion between the school and the police department.

Police Officer

Stafford Police Department
09.1997 - 09.2007
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.

Education

High School Diploma -

Katy High School
Katy, TX
06.1989

Skills

  • FTO
  • Previous supervisor (6 years)
  • Detective (9 years)
  • Instructor
  • Master Police Officer

Timeline

Police Officer- SRO

Stafford Police Department
08.2022 - Current

Police Officer

Stafford Police Department
01.2022 - 08.2022

Police Detective

Stafford Police Department
06.2013 - 01.2022

Police Corporal

Stafford Police Department
09.2007 - 06.2013

Police Officer

Stafford Police Department
09.1997 - 09.2007

High School Diploma -

Katy High School
Richard Novak Jr