AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Seek the Challenging Position of Senior Police Detective
A highly talented Police Detective with huge experience in performing specialized police work in the planning, coordinating, and conducting of investigations to prevent crimes and solve criminal cases and related police problems; analyzing data, controlling evidence, preparing documentation, making recommendations to justice system authorities, and providing testimony in court.
Summary of Qualifications
More than eight years experience.
Considerable knowledge of state laws and their enforcement.
Exceptional knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, and policies related to the work.
Remarkable knowledge of law enforcement methods, procedures, and policies and the laws governing and prescribing the powers and authorities of a law enforcement officer.
Excellent knowledge of lifesaving and first aid methods and techniques.
Profound knowledge of controlled substances and the laws regarding them.
In-depth knowledge of the methods and techniques of criminal investigations.
Great skills in communicating with and gaining the cooperation of others.
Profound ability to operate equipment used in the work.
Immense ability to use the senses and reasoning to gather information under difficult circumstances, apply tests of law, and make independent determinations of legality.
Strong ability to function as a member of a team.
Remarkable ability to read and apply complex written laws and procedures.
Considerable ability to remember a large quantity of written and non-written information.
Uncommon ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
Strong ability to operate electronic and photographic surveillance equipment.
Profound ability to assume the identity of an individual involved in criminal activity and to work in an
Deep knowledge of the methods and techniques of criminal investigations.
Remarkable knowledge of personnel management and resource management techniques.
Profound knowledge of employee policies and procedures.
Exceptional ability to lead and oversee the work of other police officers.
Profound ability to provide guidance and motivational support to subordinates in achieving objectives.
Professional Experience
New York City Police Department, NY 2002 - Present
State Police Detective
Assume the identity of a buyer of stolen property or controlled substances; make the purchase; arrest the seller of the illegal item.
Conduct surveillance of known or suspected criminals and provide backup for other undercover officers who are making purchases of illegal items.
Develop sources of information; locate and interview confidential informants.
Visit locations frequented by criminals to determine criminal habits, associates, characteristics, aliases, and other relevant information.
Appear in court to give testimony pertaining to the facts and evidence of cases being prosecuted.
Obtain and execute search and arrest warrants needed to collect additional evidence and to arrest suspects.
Operate a surveillance vehicle and electronic and photographic surveillance equipment.
Prepare and maintain complete records of the history of each case being investigated.
Keep superiors informed of activities and findings.
Conduct complex criminal investigations in order to prevent crimes and solve criminal cases.
Interview witnesses to criminal acts, suspects, victims, informants, and others in order to obtain relevant information.
Search for evidence in a systematic manner in order to obtain sufficient legally admissible evidence to prosecute and convict the violator of criminal laws.
Examine crime scenes to gather physical evidence and other information relevant to the identification and prosecution of violators of criminal laws.
Maintain liaison with other law enforcement agencies that are assisting in investigations and providing staff to a cooperative team.
New York City Police Department, NY 1997 - 2002
Police Officer
Patrolled City streets to deter crime and assisted citizens as needed; noted suspicious persons, activities, or establishments; took action and reported the situation.
Investigated criminal or suspicious activities; secured crime scenes; gathered evidence; interviewed/interrogated witness/suspects; made arrests.
Prepared cases for court; appeared in court to present evidence and served as a witness.
Investigated and assisted at accident scenes: administered first aid as required; called for necessary assistance;
Investigated the cause and results of accidents; recommended corrective action(s) to help avoid similar future accidents.
Identified, corrected and reported public safety hazards.
Controlled traffic flow for compliance with local and state regulations: directed and re-routed traffic at fires and other disturbances; issued tickets for parking and traffic violations; authorized the tow and impoundment of vehicles as required.
Prepared accurate and timely reports regarding response calls.
Performed animal control for City ordinance violations and wild animals in the absence of and in conjunction with Animal Control Officer.
Provided information and direction to the public; provided public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles and homes, obtaining road side assistance with disabled cars, and other community policing activities, etc.
Provided support to other Police functions such as School Resource Officer and Police Dispatchers.
Booked, monitored and controlled property, ensured safety, searched and frisked inmates in holding facility.
Helped trained and oversaw the work of less experienced Patrol Officers.
Education and Professional Training
Successful completion of New York State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy
Successful completion of the New York State Police Training Academy Recruit School
Community School, Tarrytown, NY
High School Diploma (1997)
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