Thomas March
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to excel in unsupervised environments while mastering new skills rapidly. Experienced in customer service, multitasking, and effective time management. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Wake Forest Police Department
Wake Forest, North Carolina
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and incidents in assigned areas.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address community safety concerns effectively.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and evidence collected.
- Utilized advanced communication systems for effective coordination during operations.
Police Officer
Palm Beach Police Department
Palm Beach, Florida
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Instruct trainees on department policy, procedures, town ordinances, and state law.
- Complete daily observation reports (DOR) on trainees' performance.
- Monitor all paperwork completed by trainees, and have corrections made as needed.
- Conduct meetings with the FTO sergeant and captain on the trainee's performance.
- Conduct counseling sessions with trainees on subjects that need improvement.
- Coordinate with the FTO supervisors on any remedial training in areas where the trainee needs improvement.
- Demonstrate and evaluate officer safety techniques.
- Conduct and demonstrate interviews and interrogations.
- Update department policies and procedures with command staff to ensure properly updated information is given to staff.
- Instructing fellow officers and supervisors on DUI enforcement, investigations, laws, and procedures pertaining to DUI enforcement.
- During protests and demonstrations, I'm assigned to the Emergency Field Force Unit (EFF), which requires being able to communicate well with large groups of demonstrators, both peaceful and agitated.
- The ability to remain calm and assertive in order to communicate a clear message to crowds and groups of individuals, and to gain compliance with limited resources available.
- Apply the proper use of force to gain compliance, which complies with department policies.
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Certified DUI Instructor.
- Certified Emergency Field Force Unit (EFF)
- Armed private security details at private residences and special events, (Mar-a-Lago, The Breakers Hotel).
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
Hackensack Police Department
Hackensack, New Jersey
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations to ensure public safety.
- Investigated and detained suspicious individuals or vehicles, enhancing community security.
- Managed courtroom operations for judges, facilitating efficient legal processes.
- Processed arrestees through fingerprinting and transportation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Applied proper use of force to gain compliance in accordance with department policies.
- Assigned to housing, target area patrols, and served as courtroom officer for enhanced oversight.
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
Wildwood Police Department
Wildwood, New Jersey
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Conducted foot patrols and business checks to enhance security presence.
- Assisted beach patrol with service calls to ensure rapid response.
- Authored reports documenting incidents and activities for record-keeping.
- Directed traffic during and after events to maintain safe flow.
- Processed prisoners efficiently, adhering to departmental protocols.
- Applied appropriate use of force for compliance in accordance with policies.
- Enforced laws and regulations to uphold public safety and order.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
John Jay College
Manhattan, NY05.2013
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Professional Studies
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Field training officer
- DUI Instructor
- Emergency field force
- Burglary Strike Force Unit
- Weapons safety
- CCTV monitoring
- ATV certified
- Advance roadside impaired driving enforcement
Certification
- Cape May County Police Academy (SLEO II)
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Driving Under the Influence Instructor (DUI Instructor)
- Emergency Field Force Unit (EFF)
- Advance Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
- Burglary Strike Force (BSF)
- ATV Certified
- CPR/AED
Awards
- 9 Shift Level 1 Commendations for various events.
- 2 Life Saving Awards, involving CPR and AED resuscitation.
- 2 Officer of the Month Awards.
- 1 Officer of the Quarter Award for catching a burglary in progress.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
Wake Forest Police Department
07.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Palm Beach Police Department
08.2018 - 06.2024
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
Hackensack Police Department
02.2016 - 08.2018
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II
Wildwood Police Department
03.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
John Jay College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Professional Studies
Bergen Community College
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