Darren Rawlings
PHILADELPHIA,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
University of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA
11.2018 - 09.2026
- Patrolled University of Pennsylvania campus, enhancing safety and protecting property.
- Responded to emergencies and coordinated with university dispatch and local agencies.
- Monitored access points, parking areas, and high-traffic campus locations
- Documented incidents, arrests, and daily activities to maintain accurate department records.
- Investigated complaints, disturbances, and suspicious activity across university grounds.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Diffused active disturbances using de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution skills.
Traffic Control Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
PHILADELPHIA
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Directed pedestrians and motorists to navigate through designated areas safely
- Communicated hazards and detours using radios and hand signals.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
Police Officer
Philadelphia Police
PHILADELPHIA, PA
03.2007 - 11.2018
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
Sanitation Worker
Philadelphia Streets Department
PHILADELPHIA, PA
12.2005 - 03.2007
- Emptied waste containers from curbs, alleys, and public spaces across assigned blocks.
- Collected litter along Philadelphia streets and sidewalks for Streets Department sanitation routes.
- Loaded refuse into sanitation trucks following Streets Department safety procedures.
- Swept debris from roadways, gutters, and sidewalks near Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Demolition Laborer
Bonaparte Construction and Demolition Company
PHILADELPHIA, PA
04.2000 - 09.2002
- Operated hand tools and demolition equipment during interior and exterior teardowns.
- Loaded debris containers and trucks for safe transport from active work zones.
- Sorted debris for proper hauling, recycling, and disposal at Bonaparte job sites.
- Cleaned rubble, dust, and scrap material to maintain orderly project sites.
Education
Murrell Dobbins AVTS High School
PHILADELPHIA, PASkills
- Traffic enforcement
- Crisis intervention
- Incident reporting
- Radio dispatch
- Attention to detail
- Sound judgment
- Data-driven approaches
- Hazard recognition
- Safety compliance
- Construction safety
- Hand tool use
- Debris sorting
- Material hauling
- Waste disposal
Accomplishments
- Philadelphia Police Commendatory Award
- South Philadelphia Clergy Recognition Award
- PA House Of Representatives Citation Award
- Philadelphia City Council Citation Award
- Officer of The Month
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Officer
University of Pennsylvania
11.2018 - 09.2026
Traffic Control Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2018 - 11.2018
Police Officer
Philadelphia Police
03.2007 - 11.2018
Sanitation Worker
Philadelphia Streets Department
12.2005 - 03.2007
Demolition Laborer
Bonaparte Construction and Demolition Company
04.2000 - 09.2002
Murrell Dobbins AVTS High School