Yaffascha Jackson
Queens Village,NY
Summary
Methodical Retired NYPD Sergeant of Police with Twenty years of experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Proven skills in Special Victims, Police Academy Instructor for new police recruits, Central Booking with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.
Seek and maintain part-time to full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
LIEUTENANT SAFETY & SECURITY MNPS
Metro Nashville Public School
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated tasks to implement and manage the Safety Ambassador program to effectively address safety and security needs of students and staff in all elementary schools
- Served as a point of contact for Safety Ambassadors and school administrators regarding program needs
- Developed, implemented, and updated handbooks, procedures, and protocols
- Participates in Screened, evaluated, hired and trained personnel needed to facilitate the Security Program.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new payroll software applications
Remote Oral Assessor (Contract)
Chicago Police Department (CPD)
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Remote Assessor of oral assessment exercises for the rank of Sergeant in the Chicago Police Department (CPD)
- Evaluate the recording of candidates’ responses to the oral assessment exercises.
CLAIMS ADJUSTER
State Farm Insurance
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Investigating claims, applying coverage, documenting files, authorizing payments, answering and placing calls to customers and claimants offering support to customers and co-workers
SPECIAL VICTIMS DIVISION
New York City Police Department
07.1996 - 08.2016
- Conduct sexual assault, physical abuse investigations and cases involving endangering the welfare of a child
- Establishing all pertinent facts, evidence and supporting statements through victims and witnesses along with other sources of information
- Collecting and organizing physical evidence, photographs, DNA materials and clothing
- Rape hotline liaison active listener and support system to help victims and/or family members process their emotions and concerns while validating his/her reactions
- Crisis intervention, coordinate necessary emergency services for victims
- Provide follow-up assistance for victims and/or family members
- Provide short-term counseling with victims face to face or by phone
- Facilitator for Special Victims Sex Crimes Course
- Provided training for officers and supervisors, with the pertinent skills needed to investigate sex crimes, interview victims and suspects.
SERGEANT OF POLICE
New York City Police Department
07.1996 - 08.2016
- Served as first level supervisor, prepared and administered briefings, supervised and direct sworn and non-sworn staff and activities on assigned shift, conduct personnel, equipment and building inspections
- Prepare, process, and maintain a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities
- Review incident reports, required forms, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion; correct or instruct officers to make corrections
- Coordinate police activities with other units in the department, and other City agencies
- Participate in the selection of assigned personnel
- Provide training, guidance, counseling and evaluate assigned personnel
- Complete personnel evaluations and reviews as required as well as promote career development to subordinates.
POLICE ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR
- Training entry-level recruit officers in Law, Police and Behavioral Sciences
- Responsible for developing, presenting and evaluating law enforcement training courses for recruit officers
- Prepare course outline, daily lesson plans and provide instruction that are consistent with overall course objectives
- Rate and score recruit officers and make the initial determination whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet department standards
- Evaluate and advise officer trainee on their progress by performance observation and test administering
- Analyze the results and exercise independent judgement and discretion making recommendations to management on training policies and other personnel actions
- Research, evaluate and revise course contents as necessary.
PATROL OFFICER
New York City Police Department
- Patrol designated areas of New York City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances
- Protect real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises
- Maintain awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress
- Respond to calls for protection of life and property
- Initiate and complete necessary reports, legal documents and other required paperwork
- Serve as liaison and public relations officer to the public
- Establish and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Education
Master of Science-Mental Health Counseling -
Touro College
New York01.2014
Bachelor of Arts-Forensic Psychology -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York01.2009
Associate in Science-Criminal Justice -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York01.2007
Skills
- Victim advocacy rights And knowledge
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Case Management And Client Confidentiality
- Documentation And Reporting
- Mental health awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
LIEUTENANT SAFETY & SECURITY MNPS
Metro Nashville Public School
03.2023 - 06.2024
Remote Oral Assessor (Contract)
Chicago Police Department (CPD)
09.2021 - 12.2021
CLAIMS ADJUSTER
State Farm Insurance
07.2019 - 01.2021
SPECIAL VICTIMS DIVISION
New York City Police Department
07.1996 - 08.2016
SERGEANT OF POLICE
New York City Police Department
07.1996 - 08.2016
POLICE ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR
PATROL OFFICER
New York City Police Department
Master of Science-Mental Health Counseling -
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts-Forensic Psychology -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Associate in Science-Criminal Justice -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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