Dedicated Sergeant offering over 17 years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Work History
Police Sergeant
12 Years 3 Months
Village Of Hartville | 05.2014 - Current
Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
Evaluated case documentation submitted by officers to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
Planned, scheduled and supervised work of eight subordinates.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations, search warrants and crime scenes
Established and enforced employee performance policies.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support criminal cases.
Police Lieutenant
1 Year
Goshen Police District | 05.2013 - 05.2014
Corporal Officer 12/2006 - 5/2013
Intermittent Officer 01/2005 - 1/2006
Reserve Officer 06/2004 - 01/2005
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Junior Supervisor
1 Year 6 Months
Tenable Protective Services | 04.2003 - 10.2004
Controlled and guided guests who came to a Northeast Ohio event
Supervised and developed schedules for 20 employees
Delegated to employees their daily responsibilities
Communicated with upper management to insure event success
Undergraduate Student Coach
8 Months
Baldwin-Wallace College Football | 04.2003 - 12.2003
Implemented defensive strategies to players
Coached Junior Varsity defensive line players
Assisted Varsity Special Team and Defensive Line coaches
Education
OPOTA - Police Academy
University of Akron | Akron, OH | 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History And Speech Communications
Baldwin-Wallace College | Berea, OH | 12.2003
Skills
Laws and ordinances
Active shooter training
Workload balancing
Firearms training
Criminal investigation
Criminal law
Personnel supervision
Nonlethal force apprehension
Multitasking Abilities
Self-Motivated
Community Oriented Policing
Suspect identification
Problem-Solving
Decision Making
Additional Information
Received Outstanding Service Award for being the lead investigator that led to a successful murder conviction, Village of Hartville
Accomplishments
Supervisor Training and Education Program
LEADS Certification
Field Training Officer Certification
Drug Interdiction Certification
Fire Arms Certification
Taser Certification
Stop Stick Certification
OC Spray Certification
ASP Certification
Intoxilizer 5000 Certification
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Village Of Hartville
05.2014 - CurrentRead More
Police Lieutenant
Goshen Police District
05.2013 - 05.2014Read More
Junior Supervisor
Tenable Protective Services
04.2003 - 10.2004Read More
Undergraduate Student Coach
Baldwin-Wallace College Football
04.2003 - 12.2003Read More
University of Akron
OPOTA from Police Academy
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Baldwin-Wallace College
Bachelor of Arts from History And Speech Communications