RODNEY K. NELSON
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
- Skilled law enforcement professional with over 25 years of experience protecting humanity and property in civilian and government positions
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills
- Outstanding reputation for honesty, integrity and loyalty
- Strong knowledge of police procedures and management
- Prior military law enforcement experience
- State of Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Extensive training in law enforcement and crisis management
- Prior Federal Law Enforcement experience
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Veterans Affairs Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property
- Prevents, detects and investigates crimes
- Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;
- Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others
- Follows rules, procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband
- Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events
- Conducts investigations, apprehensions, and detention
- Obtains search and arrest warrants;
- Arrests violators
- Uses independent judgment in cases where policy is not clear
- Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;
- Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift
- Performs traffic control
- Assists citizens in emergency situations
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Police Officer
Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police Department
04.2011 - 08.2022
- Responds to calls and investigates problems, disturbances, traffic accidents, crimes, emergencies and other incidents; provides aid and prepares related reports.
- Performs foot and vehicle patrols in assigned areas of JAA Property to detect and monitor possible criminal activity and interrogates suspicious persons.
- Enforces traffic laws by observing, issuing citations, warnings and apprehending violators on JAA premises.
- Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and project JAA.
- Testifies in court to provide an accurate account of investigation reports and findings.
- Provides information and assistance to the public.
- Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as required and maintains current certifications.
- Impounds abandoned or illegally parked vehicles and vehicles used in the commission of crimes.
- Transports prisoners to detention or medical facilities.
- Maintains patrol car, weapons and other law enforcement equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Operates communication equipment.
- Completes written reports and required forms in accordance with standard operating procedures and directives.
- Prepares and preserves evidence in accordance with directives to maintain chain of custody.
- Ensures compliance with TSA and FAA federally mandated security directives.
- Attends training sessions dealing with airport operational matters and safety.
- Performs traffic accident control measures and investigation methods and techniques in accordance to general orders and the Authority’s standard practices.
- Enforcers the law courteously.
- Performs specific duties during emergency and rescue operations.
- Provides vehicular escorts throughout airport property.
- Assists federal state and other local law enforcement agencies in coordinating aviation related issues and information exchange.
- Enforces all laws, rules and regulations relative to JIA and other JAA property.
Sergeant
University of North Florida Police Department
08.2003 - 04.2011
- Supervises police officers in performance of regularly assigned patrols and incident investigations; prepares shift notices and assignments; conducts pre-hire evaluations of prospective police officer candidates; conducts performance evaluations; makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention.
- Reviews police documentation including incident and accident reports and daily logs for accuracy and compliance with criminal, motor vehicle, and traffic laws and with university regulations.
- Assists shift commander in establishing procedures; makes recommendations regarding improvements or changes in department operations.
- Conducts accident and crime investigations and prepares detailed reports, including State Motor Vehicle Accident Reports and State Uniform Incident Reports.
- Provides public assistance, including lockout services, escorts, first aid, and vehicle jump-starts.
- Processes evidence, prepares court cases, and provides legal testimony.
- Conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment.
- Issues and accounts for police equipment.
- Represents the department at community and business meetings.
- Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Deputy Sheriff
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
10.2001 - 07.2003
- Protection of life and property of the general public.
- Investigated suspicious persons and circumstances; criminal complaints.
- Responded to disturbance calls with physical violence in progress and calls involving accidents, injuries, or disasters.
- Arrested persons in the commission of crimes, traffic pursuits and stops, accepted field custody of prisoners and transported them.
- Proficient in use of firearms.
- Attended circuit court for cases made.
Police Officer
Department of Defense
03.1998 - 09.2001
- Performed duties of prevention and detection of crimes by conducting routine patrols of assigned area of post and submitted reports for appropriate action as required.
- Enforced federal laws and base regulations regarding personnel, visitors’ behavior, and hunting; performed traffic control duties.
- Provided protection and ensured the safety of personnel and visitors when on government property.
- Responded to and assumed control of crime scenes; provided medical, fire or other emergency assistance as directed.
- Responsible for apprehending persons accused of committing violations of the law.
- Worked with state and local criminal justice agencies in apprehending violators who committed crimes against the government.
- Provided protection of military and government equipment.
Ammunition Team Chief (SGT/E5)
United States Army
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Supervised preparation of ammunition being fired from artillery cannons.
- Accountable for over 2 million dollars in government equipment/ammunition.
- Responsible for maintenance and accountability of equipment and 8 soldiers.
- Evaluated subordinates and documented deficiencies.
- Provided training on a section level to insure soldiers’ knowledge and skill in performing occupation during training and field evaluations.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Provided support to the battlefield by conducting area security, internment /resettlement, maneuver and mobility support.
- Conducted law and order and police intelligence operations, including law enforcement patrol and traffic duties.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects in the course of a crime.
- Provided crime scene security and processing, evidence and fingerprint collection.
- Arrested and charged criminal suspects and testified in court.
- Provided security for sensitive military and government shipments.
- Guarded the entrance to military facilities.
Education
M.A. - Human Services (Executive Leadership Counseling)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va01.2010
B.S. - Criminal Justice/Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va01.2009
A.A. - General Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, MO01.2007
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2027
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Traffic enforcement
- Emergency response
- Patrol procedures
- Evidence processing
- Report writing
- First aid certification
- Public assistance
- Chain of custody
- Court testimony
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership skills
- Community policing
- Criminal investigations
- Emergency management
Timeline
Police Officer
Veterans Affairs Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Jacksonville Aviation Authority Police Department
04.2011 - 08.2022
Sergeant
University of North Florida Police Department
08.2003 - 04.2011
Deputy Sheriff
Clay County Sheriff’s Office
10.2001 - 07.2003
Police Officer
Department of Defense
03.1998 - 09.2001
Ammunition Team Chief (SGT/E5)
United States Army
01.1991 - 01.1997
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.1988 - 01.1991
B.S. - Criminal Justice/Business Administration
Liberty University
A.A. - General Studies
Columbia College
M.A. - Human Services (Executive Leadership Counseling)
Liberty University
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology
Liberty University
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
- First Line Supervisor
- Developing Law Enforcement Managers
- Field Training Officer
- N.C.I.S. First Responder
- Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
- Active Shooter Instructor
- Police Internal Affairs Investigations
- Interviews & Interrogations
- Undercover Drug Enforcement Techniques
- Criminal Investigative Techniques
- Homicide Investigations
- Street Gang Identification and Investigations
- Sexual Deviant Behavior Investigations
- Crime Scene Processing
- Criminal Patrol and Contraband Concealment Investigations
- Narcotics Identification and Investigations
- Laser Operators Course
- Advance Report Writing Course
- Organized Crime Investigations
- Police Mountain Bike Course
- Airport Behavioral Detection
- Basic Incident Command System
- Incident Command Systems for Single Resources
- National Incident Management System
- National Response Plan
- Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning