Richard Roar
Weirton,WV
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Sheriff’s Deputy at Ohio County Sheriff's Office. Proven track record in crime prevention and community policing, utilizing strong relationship-building skills. Certified instructor in firearms and non-lethal weapon systems, demonstrating commitment to public safety and effective teamwork in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff’s Deputy
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
Wheeling, WV
08.2022 - Current
- Learned and adhered to departmental safety protocols during training sessions.
- Assisted in traffic management and crowd control during community events.
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and trust.
- Supported investigations by gathering evidence and documenting incidents accurately.
- Participated in physical training to maintain fitness standards required for the role.
- Familiarized with emergency response protocols through practical exercises and simulations.
- Collaborated with team members in routine patrols, enhancing situational awareness skills.
- 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.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Trained and certified other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Trained and certified officers in non-lethal weapon systems
- Team member and firearms instructor for the Special Response Team
Police Officer
Moundsville Police Department
Moundsville, WV
04.2017 - 2022
- Learned and adhered to departmental safety protocols during training sessions.
- Assisted in traffic management and crowd control during community events.
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and trust.
- Supported investigations by gathering evidence and documenting incidents accurately.
- Participated in physical training to maintain fitness standards required for the role.
- Familiarized with emergency response protocols through practical exercises and simulations.
- Collaborated with team members in routine patrols, enhancing situational awareness skills.
- 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.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Trained and certified other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Trained and certified officers in non-lethal weapon systems
Military Police Sergeant
Ohio Army National Guard
Youngstown, OH
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Implemented security measures at events, maintaining order and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment.
- Participated in humanitarian aid missions, providing security support which enabled the successful distribution of resources to affected communities.
- Managed traffic control points during high-profile events, ensuring smooth operations and minimal disruptions.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances by utilizing de-escalation techniques as well as non-lethal force when necessary.
- Collaborated with other military branches in joint exercises to enhance coordination efforts and improve overall mission effectiveness.
- Performed crowd control duties during large-scale events, effectively managing potentially volatile situations while maintaining public safety standards.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Supervised daily operations of military police units, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations.
- Trained junior personnel in law enforcement procedures and safety practices to enhance team performance.
Education
General
Indian Creek High School
Wintersville, OH05.2014
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Accident investigation
- Physical fitness
- Surveillance
- Law enforcement
- Public safety
- Criminal investigation
- Crime investigation
- Community policing
- De-escalation techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Defensive tactics
- Crime prevention
- Emergency response
- Arrest procedures
- Criminal investigations
- Incident response
- Court testimony
- Criminal law
- Courthouse security
- Search and rescue operations
- Street patrol
- Civil and criminal laws
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Case report writing
- Officer training
- Search and seizure procedures
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Police patrol operations
- Weapons training
- First aid
- Certified instructor in lethal and non-lethal weapon systems
- Team member and weapons instructor for special response team
- SWAT certified
Certification
SWAT,
Axon on Taser instructor,
Shotgun and rifle instructor
Timeline
Sheriff’s Deputy
Ohio County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Moundsville Police Department
04.2017 - 2022
Military Police Sergeant
Ohio Army National Guard
11.2015 - 11.2021
General
Indian Creek High School