Police officer
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Performed general patrol and operational police duties and was responsible for law enforcement duties to ensure the safety, welfare, and protection of students, staff, and property in the regions under the agency's authorized jurisdiction.

• Maintained order, responded to emergencies, and prevented crime to ensure public safety.
• Demonstrated successful engagement of the community-oriented policing philosophy.
• Enforced all applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Assisted accident victims and others who needed first aid for injuries sustained.
• Interviewed victims, criminals, and eyewitnesses; wrote investigative reports; and examined evidence to determine whether violations had occurred.
• Gave evidence in court or acted as an eyewitness in traffic and prosecution cases.

Worked as a patrol officer in a mid-sized city, protecting the most dangerous and impoverished of neighborhoods.

• Trained, mentored, and supervised a squad of 20+ entry-level police officers.
• Assisted in undercover investigations that involved armed and dangerous civilians as well as the presence of illegal substances.
• Kept and managed records of arrests made, and incidents reported.
• Instructed youths via school programs about avoiding a life of crime and how to deal with situations that would involve the police.
• Awarded the Dispatcher of the Year for overseeing critical situations that involved life threatening and traumatic incidents.

Protected the life and welfare of citizens, enforced laws and regulations, investigating crimes, apprehended suspected criminal activity, and provided first aid and information to citizens. 

• Responded to dispatched calls to reduce crime in the city.
• Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure to maintain safety for people and property.
• Provided CPR and first aid during emergencies before the arrival of paramedics.
• Patrolled and protected the city from criminals.
• Advised the public on laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Involved in community projects to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the public at large.

Multifaceted role requiring observatory and people relations skills in the execution of daily duties.

• Patrolled assigned areas to ensure the safety of citizens through early detection and prevention of crimes.
• Ensured the unprejudiced enforcement of traffic laws whilst issuing warnings and citations for traffic violations.
• Promptly responded to emergency calls encompassing reported crimes, accidents, damage to property, etc.
• Thoroughly investigated reported crimes. Apprehended and interrogated suspects to facilitate the dispensation of justice.