Tristin Dotson
Los Angeles
Summary
Seeking a challenging position where I can make positive contributions by leveraging my law enforcement background, advanced safety, certifications, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure the highest standards of passenger safety, comfort, and discretion while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Completed extensive academy training, including jujitsu defensive tactics, enhancing ability to de-escalate and manage challenging situations safely and professionally.
- Earned the LAPD shooting qualification, Sharpshooter, demonstrating precision, focus, and composure under pressure.
- Patrolled 77th Street Division, one of the department’s most challenging and high gang activity division, gaining extensive experience in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
- Utilized strong deductive reasoning skills to assess situations quickly, identify potential risks, and make sound, safety-focused decisions.
- Maintained a strong code of ethics and integrity, ensuring consistent adherence to rules, regulations, and public trust.
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate assistance, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the public.
- Communicated effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, diffusing conflict and fostering cooperation in tense situations.
Security Guard
Allied Universal
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide customer service by implementing safety and security protocols, including emergency responses, tailored to specific sites.
- Handle incidents and critical situations with composure and adept problem-solving skills.
- Perform regular and random patrols throughout business premises and surrounding areas.
- Adapt to diverse working environments and conditions based on client site requirements.
- Safeguard clients across various industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, and Government by ensuring adherence to safety measures and prompt response to emergencies.
Skilled Typist Clerk
Central Juvenile Hall - Los Angeles County Probation
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Answering and directing calls to appropriate teams or individuals, and taking detailed messages when required.
- Typing documents, correspondence, reports, memos, and other professional materials with accuracy and speed.
- Filing documents both physically and digitally, ensuring that all files are organized and easily accessible.
- Performing data entry tasks, inputting sensitive information into databases, spreadsheets, and other systems with a high degree of precision.
- Maintaining and updating filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
- Assisting with the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Education
Associate Degree - Psychology, General Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Conflict de-escalation
- AI content development; automation tools
- Graphic design (Photoshop, Canva)
- Social media management; digital strategy
- Food safety and sanitation
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Event planning
- Scheduling
- Cooking techniques
Certification
- Flight Safety Certification.
- Evacuation Specialist Certification.
- Security Guard Certification.
- American Red Cross CPR Certification.
- SafeServ Food Handler Certification.
- Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification.
- Current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification.
- Fully COVID Vaccinated including booster.
Timeline
Police Officer
Los Angeles Police Department
09.2024 - 08.2025
Security Guard
Allied Universal
02.2024 - 09.2024
Skilled Typist Clerk
Central Juvenile Hall - Los Angeles County Probation
04.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Associate Degree - Psychology, General Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
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