career objective                              

community-focused law enforcement professional eager to contribute broad expertise in facilitating public safety while building productive relationships toward supporting objectives of the minneapolis police department

profile                                                

ø  offer strong practical experience and training in law enforcement, corrections, public safety, security, and loss prevention

ø  dedication to promoting community safety, education, and improvement initiatives by enforcing laws and implementing diplomacy

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; extensive training and experience in crisis management and conflict resolution

ø  efficiently respond to a diverse range of emergency and anticipated situations; address, analyze, resolve, and document conflicts and escalations

ø  outstanding organizational aptitude; proactively coordinate government, community, and educational resources to achieve large-scale goals

ø  interpret and enforce established minnesota and american correctional association guidelines to achieve optimal levels of order and discipline in a prison environment; conduct prisoner searches, restrain and control inmates as necessary, recapture escapees, and monitor resident behavior

ø  diligently patrol assigned premises, direct vehicle and foot traffic, and contribute strong leadership skills toward effectively coordinating and leading top-performing team of armed and unarmed guards

ø  proficient in the use of multiplexed/non-multiplexed commercial / non-commercial surveillance systems

ø  innovative thinker equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

education                                           

alexandria technical college                                                                                                                  2007

associate in applied science c law enforcement

• recipient class of 2007 highest firearms score award
• active member, law enforcement club (2005 c 2007)

 

~ professional certifications & credentials~

certified first responder, emsrb ~ cpr & aed certified, american heart association ~

m26 & x26 taser training and certification ~ cs tear gas exposure training ~ oc pepper spray training /

handcuffing suspect under effects of oc spray ~ monadnock expandable baton certificate of competency ~ monadnock defensive tactics system certificate of competency ~ firearm safety certificate ~

school safety: psychology of a shooter seminar by lt. colonel dave grossman ~

survival spanish for law enforcement ~ class d drivers license ~ motorcycle, snowmobile, & boating endorsement ~ mn pistol carry permit ~ hennepin county corrections use of force level 1 ~ minnesota state fair police use of force

relevant experience                        

hennepin county community corrections and rehabilitation                                                                    4/08 c present

correctional officer                                   

 

minnesota state fair police                                                                                                                   6/09 c present

reserve officer                                                            

 

icon services corporation                                                                                                                      6/07 c 4/08

patrol sergeant (2/08 c 4/08) / armed patrol officer (6/07 c 2/08)            

        

bug-a-boo bay restaurant                                                                                                                    10/06 c 5/07

security

 

best buy corporation                                                                                                                            9/99 c 8/05

loss prevention supervisor (8/03 c 8/05) / loss prevention associate (9/02 c 7/03) / sales specialist (9/99 c 9/02) 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a law enforcement officer and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than a year of experience working for hennepin county community corrections and rehabilitation as a corrections officer, and an extensive background in the private sector as a security officer.  i excel at efficiently and professionally responding to developing situations while providing outstanding service.  my ability to quickly create and implement strategies combined with my strong knowledge of police techniques has consistently proven instrumental in my success at breaking up fights, controlling unruly populations, apprehending criminals, and preventing crime.  i have a solid record of outstanding performance in a diverse range of capacities working in both independent and team settings.  to complement this background, i hold a degree in law enforcement and have completed substantial professional training. 

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to the organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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