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Teresa Haag-Salamone

West Palm Beach

Summary

Dependable and dedicated customer service professional with 15 years of extensive experience in a high physically demanding law enforcement career developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Seeking to start a new career with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level postal position. Ready to help the United States Postal Service team achieve company goals.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

School Resource Officer

Palm Beach County School District
07.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
  • Assisted in conflict resolution between students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.
  • Organized proactive safety drills to prepare students and staff for emergency situations, minimizing potential risks.
  • Improved security measures by regularly reviewing surveillance footage and reporting any concerns to administration promptly.
  • Assisted with traffic control efforts before and after school hours, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of students each day.
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Police Officer

Palm Springs Police Dept.
10.2009
  • Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime scenes.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations.
  • Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
  • Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
  • Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
  • Directed and controlled crowds at clubs, and crime scenes.
  • Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.

Certified Police Officer

Police Academy, Palm Beach Community College
09.2008 - 05.2009

Security Guard

Wackenhut
05.2009 - 10.2009

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
2008

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Palm Beach Community College
Lake Worth, Palm Beach, FL
2003

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Communication skills
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Community-oriented policing
  • Possesses physical stamina
  • Safety and security
  • Evidence collecting
  • De-escalation techniques
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Criminal law
  • Student Engagement
  • Building security proficiency
  • Liaison skills
  • School safety
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Ground Patrol
  • Customer Service
  • Visitor screening
  • Emergency Response
  • Problem-Solving
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Self Motivation
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Attentive and Observant

Professional Summary

Police Officer with Palm Beach County School District for 5 years , including having experience with everyday situations involving parents, staff,students,co-workers as well as assisting citizens with safety of traffic control on the campus. Developed the best safety procedures for potential threats in the school, conducted drills with students and staff. Patrolling the school grounds ensuring overall safety ,viewing videos and security monitors, watching for strangers and suspicious activity. I investigated crimes that occurred on the campus and conducted physical searches of students property if they are suspected of breaking the law. While also ensuring the school administrators and students safety during these searches. Remanded students who commit lesser offenses to the principal or assistant principal. I have exceptional report writing skills . Very motivated and committed to maintaining positive relationships and contact with students to prevent juvenile delinquency. Reliable, dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety and decreasing crime rates.  Versed in dealing with a wide range of difficult situations with a level head and calm disposition.

Accomplishments

Received letters of appreciation from community residents and law enforcement .

  • Earned a life-saving medal in 2023.

Timeline

School Resource Officer

Palm Beach County School District
07.2019 - Current

Police Officer

Palm Springs Police Dept.
10.2009

Security Guard

Wackenhut
05.2009 - 10.2009

Certified Police Officer

Police Academy, Palm Beach Community College
09.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Florida Atlantic University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Palm Beach Community College
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