Thomas Johnson
Electric City,WA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City Of Grand Coulee
11.2015 - Current
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- 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.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Police Officer
Town Of Coulee Dam
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Police Officer
Grant County Sheriffs Department
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Correctional Officer
Grant County Sheriffs Department
07.2007 - 01.2015
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Richland, WA06.1999
Skills
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Community Engagement
- Special Task Forces
- Traffic Laws
- Traffic Direction
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Prevention Training
- Court Testimony
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Suspect Interrogation
- Criminal Law
- Crime Scene Processing
- Fingerprinting
- Report Writing
- Crisis Intervention and Deescalation
- Background Investigations
- Interrogation Techniques
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Police Reports
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Problem solving
- First aid knowledge
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
- Integrity and honesty
- Investigative skills
- Leadership abilities
- Patience and empathy
- Conflict resolution
- Crime Scene Photographs
Certification
Wa State Criminal Justice Training Commission
BLEA graduate
Reid Interrogation Techniques
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving
Basic narcotics investigations
Forensic Interviewing
1st Line Supervision
Basic Collision Investigation
Many more certifications available upon request
Timeline
Police Officer
City Of Grand Coulee
11.2015 - Current
Police Officer
Town Of Coulee Dam
04.2015 - 11.2015
Police Officer
Grant County Sheriffs Department
01.2015 - 10.2015
Correctional Officer
Grant County Sheriffs Department
07.2007 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Police Academy
Reid Interrogation Techniques
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving
Basic narcotics investigations
Forensic Interviewing
1st Line Supervision
Basic Collision Investigation
Many more certifications available upon request
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