Scott Adams
BLYTHE,CA
Summary
POLICE OFFICER WITH 11 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING ASSISTING CITIZENS, INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS AND CONDUCTING ROUTINE PATROLS. EXCEPTIONAL REPORT WRITING ABILITY. MOTIVATED POLICE OFFICER COMMITTED TO SERVING AND PROTECTING CITIZENS FROM CRIME AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES. QUICK THINKING POLICE OFFICER SKILLED IN ASSESSING RISKS AND MAKING CRITICAL DECISIONS UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE. POLICE OFFICER HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AT TAKING LEADERSHIP DIRECTION FROM SUPERIORS, AS WELL AS MENTORING JUNIOR OFFICERS. BELIEVES THAT A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND AN EMPHASIS ON TEAMWORK ARE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF SUCCESSFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Store Manager
SNAP-ON TOOLS
10.2019 - Current
- SALES ASSOCIATE
- ORDERED PRODUCTS FOR CUSTOMERS AND DELIVERED ITEMS TO THEM
- COLLECTED PAYMENTS FROM CUSTOMERS ON OPEN ACCOUNTS
- COMPLETED DAILY INVENTORY ON PRODUCT AND ORDERED OUT OF STOCK ITEMS AS NEEDED
- COMPLETED QUARTERLY AUDITS OF INVENTORY AND INSURED DAILY STATS WERE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE
SALES ASSOCIATE
INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY
04.2016 - 10.2019
- SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE
- SUBMISSION OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BACKGROUND CHECK FORMS FOR FIREARMS PURCHASES
- SUBMIT AND REVIEW RECORDS FOR ACCURACY
- SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR PRODUCT ORDERING
- DOJ FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
- SUBMITTED ORDERS FOR STOCK
- RECEIVED STOCK ITEMS AND COMPLETED INVENTORY
- COMPLETED MONTHLY INVENTORY OF STOCK FIREARMS PER DOJ STANDARDS
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
06.2005 - 03.2016
- GATHERED PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AS A FIRST RESPONDER TO CRIME SCENES
- MONITORED AND INVESTIGATED SUSPICIOUS PERSONS
- INSTRUCTED SUSPECTS ON FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS AND USED PORTABLE EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM TESTS
- PREPARED CASES FOR TRIAL AND APPEARED / TESTIFIED IN COURT AS A WITNESS / INVESTIGATING OFFICER
- LIASED WITH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING JUVENILE OFFENDERS / CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
- WROTE REPORTS ON ARRESTS MADE, ACTIVITIES PERFORMED AND UNUSUAL INCIDENTS OBSERVED
- SERVED ACTIVE WARRANTS AND SUBPOENAS
- PATROLLED DESIGNATED AREAS IN PATROL CARS, ON BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLE, BOAT / JET SKI AND ON FOOT
- MEDIATED DOMESTIC - RELATED DISTURBANCES AND PROTECTED VICTIMS FROM HARM
- SEARCHED VEHICLES, BUILDINGS, HOMES AND PROPERTY FOR EVIDENCE AND STOLEN PROPERTY
- CONDUCTED HIGH - SPEED VEHICLE CHASES IN SERIOUS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
- DIRECTED AND CONTROLLED TRAFFIC / CROWDS AT PARADES, FUNERAL PROCESSIONIS AND SCHOOL EVENTS
- WROTE DETALED ARREST AND ACCIDENT REPORTS
- TRAINED NEW OFFICERS FOR PATROL
- WORKED AS A DETECTIVE AND LEAD INVESTIGATOR ON MAJOR CRIME SCENES
- WORKED AS AN ACTING WATCH COMMANDER FOR PATROL SHIFTS WHILE IN THE ABSENCE OF A SERGEANT / CORPORAL
SHIFT SUPERVISOR - ON CALL
WILLIAM BOWER AND ASSOCIATES
05.2004 - 06.2005
- ARMED SECURITY SUPERVISOR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
SERGEANT / WATCH COMMANDER / FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
MAXWELL SECURITY
10.1999 - 06.2005
- SHIFT SUPERVISOR / WATCH COMMANDER
- RESPONDED TO CLIENT ALARMS / CLIENT CALLS FOR SERVICE
- COMPLETED DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS
- ENSURED OFFICERS WERE FOLLOWING POLICY AND PROCEDURES OF DEPARTMENT
- TRAINED ALL NEW PATROL OFFICERS
DRIVER
SOUTH WEST TOWING
08.2003 - 06.2005
- DRIVER / OPERATOR OF TOW TRUCK WHILE PROVIDING EMERGENCY ROADSIDE SERVICE
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service
- Assessed vehicle after each shift for damage and kept it properly cleaned and maintained
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations
- Checked in with dispatch service to check on future appointments and update with current location
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction
FOODS AND MERCHANDISE SUPERVISOR - SEASONAL POSITION
KNOTT'S SOAK CITY
06.2004 - 08.2004
- DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR
- STOCK / RE-STOCK SUPPLIES
- ENSURE EMPLOYEES FOLLOWED POLICY
- COMPLETED WRITE-UPS / DISCIPLINE ON EMPLOYEES
CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER ASSISTANT - ON CALL
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2002 - 09.2003
- ON CALL CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER
- COMPLETED FOOT PATROL / BICYCLE PATROL OF SCHOOL CAMPUSES WITHIN DISTRICT
- ENFORCED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL POLICIES
SALES
K-MART
02.1999 - 10.1999
- CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
- CASHIER OPERATOR AND ASSISTED IN STOCKING MERCHANDISE
- ASSISTED LOSS PREVENTION IN CRIMINAL APPREHENSIONS
Education
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
PALO VERDE COLLEGE
2013
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFFS ACADEMY
DUBLIN, CA2013
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
PALM DESERT, CA2004
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
RIO HONDO COLLEGE
RIO HONDO, CA1999
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
BEN CLARK TRAINING CENTER
RIVERSIDEAssociate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Training Academy (Frank Bland Regional Training Center)
San Bernardino, CA2007
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
California Highway Patrol
Blythe, CAAssociate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Blythe Police Department
Blythe, CAAssociate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Ontario Police Department
Ontario, CA2014
Skills
- CRIME SCENE PROCESSING
- TRAFFIC ENFORCMENT AND INVESTIGATION
- DETAILED POLICE REPORTS
- FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
- ACTING PATROL WATCH COMMANDER
- DUI ENFORCEMENT EXPERT
- KNOWLEDGE OF PATROL PROCEDURES
- CPR / FIRST AID CERTIFIED
- MOTORCYCLE / BOATING OPERATOR
- CALM UNDER PRESSURE
- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING
- POST CERTIFIED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
Accomplishments
- TRAINED SEVERAL NEW OFFICERS AS A FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO)
- RECEIVED THE MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS) AWARD FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS
- RECEIVED SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE BY THE CITY OF BLYTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- SERVED AS THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENTS POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL)
- RECEIVED SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY THE CITY OF BLYTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Timeline
Company Store Manager
SNAP-ON TOOLS
10.2019 - Current
SALES ASSOCIATE
INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY
04.2016 - 10.2019
POLICE OFFICER
CITY OF BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
06.2005 - 03.2016
FOODS AND MERCHANDISE SUPERVISOR - SEASONAL POSITION
KNOTT'S SOAK CITY
06.2004 - 08.2004
SHIFT SUPERVISOR - ON CALL
WILLIAM BOWER AND ASSOCIATES
05.2004 - 06.2005
DRIVER
SOUTH WEST TOWING
08.2003 - 06.2005
CAMPUS SECURITY OFFICER ASSISTANT - ON CALL
PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2002 - 09.2003
SERGEANT / WATCH COMMANDER / FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
MAXWELL SECURITY
10.1999 - 06.2005
SALES
K-MART
02.1999 - 10.1999
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
PALO VERDE COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFFS ACADEMY
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
RIO HONDO COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
BEN CLARK TRAINING CENTER
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Training Academy (Frank Bland Regional Training Center)
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
California Highway Patrol
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Blythe Police Department
Associate of Arts - ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Ontario Police Department
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