Thomas Becker
Springfield,PA
Summary
My mission is to educate, train, mentor, and demonstrate leadership abilities to better the people around me in work and daily life.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transit Police Officer
SEPTA Transit Police Department
05.2023 - Current
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol areas.
- Investigated traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if crime has been committed.
- Testified in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Processed prisoners, and prepared and maintained records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process
Detective Special Investigations Unit
SEPTA Transit Police Department
- Lead and conduct complex investigations involving narcotics, robbery, aggravated assaults, shootings, copper thefts, and graffiti within SEPTA and the Philadelphia region
- Specialize in undercover narcotics buy purchases to dismantle illegal drug operations and apprehend suspects involved in the trafficking and distribution of controlled substances
- Gather and analyze evidence, develop investigative strategies, and interview witnesses to build strong cases for prosecution
- Collaborate with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional operations and investigations
- Prepare detailed investigative reports, arrest warrants, and case documentation for court proceedings
- Utilize advanced investigative techniques such as surveillance, wiretapping, and undercover operations to successfully solve complex cases
- Provide expert testimony in court as required and maintain case integrity throughout the judicial process
- Act as a liaison between SEPTA and local police departments to enhance coordination and information sharing for criminal investigations
- Skills & Expertise: Undercover narcotics buy purchases, Complex criminal investigations (narcotics, robbery, aggravated assaults, shootings, thefts, graffiti), Surveillance and wiretap operations, Evidence gathering and analysis, Case management and prosecution coordination, Collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Problem-solving and critical thinking in high-pressure situations
Police Officer
Folcroft Borough Police Department & Ridley Park Borough Police Department
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
- Recorded facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
- Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol areas
- Investigated traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if crime has been committed
- Testified in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases
- Processed prisoners, and prepared and maintained records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process
Education
ACT 120/ Certified -
Delaware County Police Academy
Marple, PA12.2020
Liberal Arts -
Delaware County Community College
Marple, PA12.2019
Liberal Arts -
Albright College
Reading, PA12.2016
High School -
Springfield High School
Springfield, PA05.2016
High School -
Monsignor Bonner High School
Drexel Hill, PA06.2015
Skills
- Undercover narcotics buy purchases
- Complex criminal investigations
- Surveillance and wiretap operations
- Evidence gathering and analysis
- Case management and prosecution coordination
- Collaboration with law enforcement agencies
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- SFST Certified
- Heartsaver CPR certified
- Traffic Patrol & Drug Interdiction
- Calibre Press: Interview & Interrogation
Timeline
Transit Police Officer
SEPTA Transit Police Department
05.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Folcroft Borough Police Department & Ridley Park Borough Police Department
03.2021 - 05.2023
ACT 120/ Certified -
Delaware County Police Academy
Liberal Arts -
Delaware County Community College
Liberal Arts -
Albright College
High School -
Springfield High School
High School -
Monsignor Bonner High School
Detective Special Investigations Unit
SEPTA Transit Police Department
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