Robert F. James II
Mogadore,OH
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with several years' experience in protecting and serving the public through policing. Expertise in strengthening relationships and trust between civilians and law enforcement agencies and positively influencing crime reporting in high-crime communities resulting in increased public and community safety. Highly skilled in coordinating teams of several individuals to achieve law enforcement objectives and proven success in coordinating with local and federal agencies to apprehend wanted persons and close criminal investigation cases. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams to achieve excellence through improved relationships with the public, effective solutions, communication and public safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporal
Portage County Sheriff's Office
Ravenna, OH
10.2021 - Current
- Managed comprehensive criminal interdiction efforts for P.A.C.E. (Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement) Unit.
- Supervised activities of a team consisting of four Deputies and two K-9s.
- Focused enforcement on high-crime areas.
- Organized and managed special operations, including traffic enforcement, drug interdiction, and crime prevention activities.
- Conducted drug interdiction operations on highways within the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office.
- Assisted with the preparation of search warrants prior to executing them.
- Executed search warrants for locations suspected of housing illegal substances or activities.
Detective
Portage County Sheriff's Office
Ravenna, OH
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to identify potential suspects.
- Developed profiles of suspects based on evidence gathered.
- Organized surveillance operations for investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Initiated undercover operations to investigate suspected criminal activity.
- Monitored suspect activities through use of electronic devices or physical surveillance.
- Obtained search warrants and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, weapons, documents, drugs.
Deputy Sheriff
Portage County Sheriff's Office
Ravenna, OH
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes to obtain additional information regarding incidents under investigation.
Correctional Officer
Portage County Sheriff's Office
Ravenna, OH
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Maintained order in the jail by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and jail grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Enforced jail rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised imates during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe inmate activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Transported inmates between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Education
State Certification - Corrections Academy
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2014
OPOTA Certification - Police Academy
Kent State University
Kent, OH03-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHHigh School Diploma -
Field High School
Mogadore, OH05-2008
Skills
- Leadership roles
- Disciplinary measures
- Special task forces
- Drug enforcement
- Investigative skills
- Arrest techniques
- Crime prevention
- Emergency response
- Relationship building and management
- Evidence collection
- Courtroom testimony
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure procedures
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Case management
- Crime prevention training
- Records management
- Conflict de-escalation
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Strategic planning and organization
Certification
- Marine Patrol
- Mobile Field Force
- CPR / AED / First Aid
- Cellebrite "Certified Operator"
- Radar
- LEADS
- NASBLA - ODNR
- Flying While Armed Instructor (Point of Contact) - Homeland Security / TSA
- Pepperball System
- Less Than Lethal Shotguns
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- ARIDE certified
- P.I.T. (Precision Immobilization Techniques)
- Taser
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance Award from Kent State University - BAS 13-026 (11-15-2013)
- Commander's Award from Kent State University - Academic Excellence (07-11-2014)
- Kudos Letter from PCSO - Report Writing (11-01-2015)
- Thank You Letter from Public (05-09-2016)
- Letter of Commendation from PCSO - Exceptionally Meritorious Performance (09-10-2016)
- Thank You Letter from Public (11-04-2016)
- Thank You Letter from Public (12-13-2016)
- MADD OVI Award (based on 2016-2017 statistics)
- Letter of Appreciation from PCSO - Service to the People (01-14-2017)
- Thank You Letter from Public (02-14-2017)
- $500.00 donation to Children's Advocacy Center on behalf of Deputy James by Public (03-16-2017)
- Thank You Letter from Public (07-26-2017)
- Letter of Acknowledgement from Cleveland Heights Division of Police (12-19-2017)
- Letter of Commendation from PCSO - Investigative Dedication (10-06-2018)
- Letter of Acknowledgement from Portage County Prosecutor's Office - Investigative (06-20-2019)
- Certificate of Recognition from Portage County Human Resources (06-28-2019)
- Letter of Commendation from BSSA - Recognition of Performance (06-28-2019)
- Letter of Acknowledgement from National Children's Cancer Society (03-21-2019)
- Certificate of Appreciation from Home Instead - Recognition of Generous Efforts (12-25-2029)
- $10,000.00 donation to Children's Advocacy Center on behalf of Detective James by Public (07-08-2020)
- Thank You Letter from Public (07-14-2020)
- Letter of Acknowledgement from Portage County Prosecutor's Office - Investigative (03-23-2021)
- Commendation of Service from PCSO - Community Outreach, Service, & Agency Involvement (12-15-2021)
- Letter of Commendation from PCSO - Job Performance (11-05-2022)
- Created and supervised the first ever Criminal Interdiction Unit in Portage County history
Training & Course Completions
- "Surviving the First Three Seconds" - HIDTA
- "Investigating Strangulation" - PAVTN
- "Use of Force De-Escalation / Police Community Relations Webinar" - PCSO
- "The Bulletproof Mind" - Virtual Academy
- "Internet Tools for Criminal Investigations" - Virtual Academy
- "Writing Better Police Reports" - Virtual Academy
- "Practical Application of Force" - PCSO
- "Interview and Interrogation" - MCTFT
- "Clandestine Laboratory Investigations" - MCTFT
- "Human Trafficking" - MCTFT
- "Overview of the Crime Terror Nexus" - MCTFT
- "Drug Trafficking Funding Terrorism" - MCTFT
- "MS13" "Los Zetas" "Yakuza" - MCTFT
- "Criminal Street Gangs Overview" - MCTFT
- "Money Laundering" - MCTFT
- "Conspiracy Investigations" - MCTFT
- "Hidden Compartments" - MCTFT
- "LE Scrap Metal Theft Investigations & OHM CIMS Database" - Cleveland PD / Homeland Security
- "Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies" - BJA / DOJ
- "Mobile Device Security" - KnowBe4
- "Security Awareness Foundations" - KnowBe4
- "Detecting Fraudulent Documents" - Ohio BMV
- "S.A.V.E. Pursuit Training" - Tim Lally
- 55 Leadership courses completed - Linkedin Learning
- All eOPOTA courses complete - Transcript available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporal
Portage County Sheriff's Office
10.2021 - Current
Detective
Portage County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 10.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Portage County Sheriff's Office
03.2015 - 01.2018
Correctional Officer
Portage County Sheriff's Office
10.2013 - 03.2015
State Certification - Corrections Academy
Kent State University
OPOTA Certification - Police Academy
Kent State University
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Hocking College
High School Diploma -
Field High School
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