Toney L Palmer
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Results-driven law enforcement professional with 28 years of experience in various law enforcement capacities. Successfully ensured the security of the general public while effectively decreasing crime rates. Demonstrated expertise in providing a visible deterrent against crime within the community. Proven ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, showcasing a self-starter mentality. Strong background in ensuring safety and security, with the ability to assess situations quickly and respond effectively. Skilled in surveillance, access control, and conflict resolution. Dedicated team player focused on maintaining a secure environment and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, vigilant, and committed to achieving results.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Materion Advanced Materials Group
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property
- Monitoring surveillance equipment
- Controlling access points and permitting entry
- I maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergencies to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting the facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification before granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
Armed Custom Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property
- Monitoring surveillance equipment
- Controlling access points and permitting entry
Investigator CNET Western
The New York State Police
11.2000 - 04.2017
- Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety
- Highly specialized investigations
- Lead Special Teams in the Narcotics Division on off-site locations
- Lead Narcotics division on high-end criminal investigations
- Assume the identity of a buyer of stolen property or controlled substances; make the purchase; arrest the seller of the illegal item
- Conduct surveillance of known or suspected criminals and provide backup for other undercover officers who are making purchases of illegal items
- Develop sources of information; locate and interview confidential informants
- Visit locations frequented by criminals to determine criminal habits, associates, characteristics, aliases, and other relevant information
- Appear in court to give testimony of the facts and evidence of cases being prosecuted
- Obtain and execute search and arrest warrants needed to collect additional evidence and to arrest suspects
- Operate a surveillance vehicle and electronic and photographic surveillance equipment
- Prepare and maintain complete records of the history of each case being investigated
- Keep superiors informed of activities and findings
- Conduct complex criminal investigations to prevent crimes and solve criminal cases
- Interview witnesses to criminal acts, suspects, victims, informants, and others to obtain relevant information
- Systematically search for evidence to obtain sufficient legally admissible evidence to prosecute and convict the violator of criminal laws
- Examine crime scenes to gather physical evidence and other information relevant to the identification and prosecution of violators of criminal laws
- Maintain liaison with other law enforcement agencies that are assisting in investigations and providing staff to a cooperative team
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Maintain a professional tone.
Trooper
New York State Police
09.1988 - 11.2000
- Render general assistance to the public every day in wide ranging situations including disabled motorists, providing directions, domestic incidents, missing children, assaults, burglaries, robberies, homicides, and explaining the law to citizens
- Patrol assigned areas of the city
- Perform security checks on building and residences
- Observe and take appropriate action in the event of suspicious activity
- Investigate reported crimes
- Enforce traffic ordinances direct traffic
- Interview suspects and witnesses along with serving warrants and subpoenas
- Answer calls for protection of life and / or property
- Make forcible arrests when necessary
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Alfred State College
Alfred, NY01.1986
Skills
- Customer service
- Report processing
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Security camera monitoring
- Patrolling
- Work ethic
- Punctuality
- Reporting skills
- English fluency
Accomplishments
- Received Superintendents Accommodation Award for leading an investigation that lead to what was then the largest Crack Cocaine seizure in the country
- Received Superintendents Accommodation Award for Bravery for assisting in the arrest of a suspect who had shot a police officer.
Highlightsandcertifications
- Successful completion of New York State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy
- Successful completion of the New York State Police Training Academy Recruit School
- New York State Police Academy Certification
- Well versed in observing and recording situations analytically and independently
- Skilled in operating surveillance equipment, and weapons as required
- Able to execute duties firmly, tactfully, considerately, and neutrally
- High physical and mental fitness levels and stress endurance standards
- Valid New York State driver’s license with an insurable driving record
- Working knowledge of Federal and State law
Timeline
Security Guard
Materion Advanced Materials Group
03.2019 - 06.2021
Armed Custom Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
03.2017 - 04.2018
Investigator CNET Western
The New York State Police
11.2000 - 04.2017
Trooper
New York State Police
09.1988 - 11.2000
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Alfred State College
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