Ryan Cato

As a Police Officer I was responsible for.

• Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
• Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
• Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
• Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
• Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
• Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.

As a Police Sergeant I was responsible for.

• Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 30 officers.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
• Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
• Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
• Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.

As a Training Sergeant I was responsible for.

• Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
• Trained and mentored 100 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
• Established and maintained quality control standards.
• Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Created and oversaw all of the training programs for the department.
• Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests Patrol Rifle an Handgun training courses.

As a Patrol Lieutenant I was responsible for.

• Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
• Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
• Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
• Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
• Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
• Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
• Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
• Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.

• Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
• Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
• Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
• Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
• Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
• Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.

• Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
• Collected carts from parking lot and designated return locations.
• Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
• Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
• Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
• Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
• Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
• Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.