Robert T. Jones

Administrative Captain / Internal Affairs Division Commander

• Conducted and reviewed all internal affairs investigations between employees and public complaints involving officers.
• Directed and monitored work of 28 law enforcement professionals with clear focus on maximizing results and maintaining transparent police operations.
• Boosted staff productivity and performance by coordinating and standardizing disciplinary and motivational approaches.
• Strengthened squad personnel readiness with various forms of training.
• Scheduled officers and adjusted daily rosters to achieve efficiency of department operations / hiring officers for private duty security details.
• Examined personnel, facilities and tactics for safety and training.
• Approved training and education designed to maintain and improve officer patrol and protective services.
• Monitored performance of employees and established police requirements.
• Supervised administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel.
• Inspected and oversaw functions of patrol officers, sergeants, detectives and lieutenants.
• Involved in personnel recruitment's background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.

• Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 27 subordinates.
• Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
• Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
• Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
• Established and enforced employee performance policies.
• Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.

• Being responsible for daily activities of 5 squad members and 2 civilian employees in field and headquarters
• Traffic Division Supervisor
• Safety Officer resolving any safety issues and documenting all employee related injuries / making needed notifications.
• Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
• Issuing assignments and instructing subordinates in patrol methods and policy & procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
• Initiating and directing criminal and non-criminal investigations
• Investigating complaints regarding police service or alleged infractions of rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Additional department assignments included Policy & Procedure Research and Development, Radar Instructor & Equipment Maintenance, Towing & Storage Coordinator, Traffic related grant writing and Traffic Division supervisor responsible for all traffic related issues.

• Assigned as FTO (Field Training Officer) to train newly appointed officers in field.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
• Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
• Answered over 250 emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners each year.
• Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
• Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.

• Questioned 100+ callers weekly to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
• Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
• Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.

• Patrolled and monitored premises
• Performed checks of identification of 100+ persons weekly entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 100+ vehicles, cargo trucks.

• Patrolled over 127 square miles of Essex County NJ roadways and county facilities to prevent and detect crimes.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.