Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

ZIERA BATES

Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham
5
years of professional experience

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.

Work History

Police Officer

1 Year 5 Months
Birmingham Police Department | 03.2025 - Current
  • Enforced local laws and regulations, ensuring community safety and compliance.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety initiatives.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls, assessing situations and providing necessary assistance.
  • Developed strategies to reduce crime rates through proactive patrolling and community engagement.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.

Police Officer

2 Years 7 Months
Columbus Consolidated Government | 01.2024 - 2025
  • 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.

Police Officer

1 Year 1 Month
Brandon Police Department | 12.2022 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.

Correctional Officer

1 Year 2 Months
La Palma Correctional Facility | 10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.

Education

High School Diploma

Northeast Rankin High | Flowood, MS | 05.2017

Skills

Traffic Direction
Legal Compliance
Radar Speed Measurement
Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
Criminal Investigations
Traffic Laws
Defensive Driving Training
Physical Fitness
Integrity and Honesty
CPR/First Aid Certified
Community-Oriented Policing
Defensive Tactics Training
Law Enforcement
Forklift Operation
Warehouse Safety
Team Player

Accomplishments

Received 2 commendation letters

Timeline

Police Officer

Birmingham Police Department
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Police Officer

Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2024 - 2025Read More

Police Officer

Brandon Police Department
12.2022 - 01.2024Read More

Correctional Officer

La Palma Correctional Facility
10.2021 - 12.2022Read More

Northeast Rankin High

High School Diploma
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ZIERA BATES