Thomas Shaffer
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Focused professional with 24 years of work experience and a proven knowledge of electronic surveillance, emergency preparedness and interrogation. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill Detective role within the Hanahan Police Department. Offering strong interpersonal skills and dedication to maintaining public safety, with readiness to learn and grow in law enforcement environment. Brings solid understanding of community relations and critical thinking, along with ability to handle high-pressure situations. Ready to use and develop conflict resolution and effective communication skills in Detective role.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Hanahan Police Department
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Public Safety Officer
The Citadel
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepares reports, citations and summons necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws including petty, misdemeanor, and felonious offenses
- Prepares a variety of routine and non-routine reports and records necessary information for the reporting of daily activities, reporting of specific criminal and non-criminal incidents
- Monitors campus surveillance cameras resulting in the closure of several criminal incidents
- Prepares written case reports and investigated on-campus vehicle accidents and incidents related to violation of institutional regulations
Public Safety Dispatcher
The Citadel
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Superior ability to prioritize multiple emergency calls and dispatch appropriate services
- Strong expertise in determining emergency nature and location
- Sound grasp of public safety principles and practices
Logistics McCorquadle Transfer
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Unloads/Receives all merchandise into the warehouse and ensures proper accountability and placement
- Delivers clients merchandise to place of business/residence and verifies all paperwork is completed
XPO Logistics
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Loads/Unloads delivery trucks and ensures all client material gets delivered in a timely and accurate manner
- Responsible for verifying that all orders are 100% correct prior to shipping to client
Site Supervisor/Security Guard
G4S
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Led team of 12 of security officers and managed administrative duties which included scheduling and performance evaluations
- Patrolled the facility and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions
- Reported all incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement
Flight Chief
United States Air Force
07.1993 - 08.2013
- Primary records custodian for 100+ personnel; strictly tracked & protected personal infomaintained INFOSEC
- Managed $2M budget/equipment purchase/accountabilityzero mission gaps/delays
- Managed flights over over 30+ personnel
- Directly responsible for the safety and security of all personnel and resources on various military installations
- Squad Leader for several team deployments all across Southeast Asia during military operations
Education
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, South Carolina03.2022
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
American Public University
04.2013
Skills
- Basic Detective
- Report writing
- Crime Scene for Investigators
- Effective Working Relationships
- Crime scene preservation
- Conflict de-escalation
- Integrity and honesty
- Latent Prints
Timeline
Police Officer
Hanahan Police Department
09.2024 - Current
Public Safety Officer
The Citadel
09.2021 - 08.2024
Public Safety Dispatcher
The Citadel
12.2019 - 09.2021
Logistics McCorquadle Transfer
04.2016 - 06.2016
XPO Logistics
09.2015 - 03.2016
Site Supervisor/Security Guard
G4S
10.2013 - 09.2015
Flight Chief
United States Air Force
07.1993 - 08.2013
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
American Public University
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