Police Officer Resume Sample

39 Waverly Place, Baltimore, MD 20989 | (301) 655-7696 | [email protected]

Paul Sherwood CAREER Police Officer with 13+ years of law enforcement experience seeking full time position in OJBECTIVE the Baltimore County Area. QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

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Extremely knowledgeable of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment Recipient of the 2003 “Officer of the Year” Award for outstanding police work and an extraordinary arrest record Well versed in investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws of evidence. Experienced with various firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and restraining devices; basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving. Knowledgeable with the Baltimore County Area and its street systems

PROFESSIONAL Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore, MD EXPERIENCE Police Officer, 1995 – Present • Started my career in East Baltimore – a high crime area that required professionalism and flawless law enforcement • Selected as a member of the Prevention Unit, a 7 person task force responsible for reducing robbery and car theft crimes • Gathered information as responding officer on criminal calls, prepared relevant reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator, assisted investigator in case preparation and acted as criminal investigator for the department as required • Responsible for a variety of standard law enforcement work, including patrols, enforcing vehicle operation and parking laws, directing traffic, and answering calls involving fires, accidents, and various misdemeanors and felonies • Performed general patrol duties; drove patrol car in an unspecified pattern and at varying speeds in order to increase police visibility, to discourage traffic violations and other criminal activity, and to discover crimes in progress • Drove to and around areas of high crime incidence to look for criminal and immoral activity, and to make presence known to prevent criminal activity. • Completed over 25 arrests in 2003, resulting in “Officer of the Year” Award • Performed duties at the scene of a motor vehicle accident, including coordination with EMS and protecting accident scene from disturbance • Examined ill or injured persons and administered the appropriate first aid treatment in order to prevent further injury or loss of life. • Escorted prisoners, served warrants, and appeared in court when required TRAINING Baltimore City College, Baltimore, MD Completed Criminal Justice Program Graduated from the Baltimore Police Academy in 1995, Graduated Cum Laude ADDITIONAL SKILLS

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Fluent in English and Spanish Proficient in using a computer and internet research, including Microsoft Word and Excel