Instruct basic and advanced law enforcement training classes comprised of students from various federal, state, and local agencies. Utilize seasoned and practical law enforcement experience to enhance academic lessons. Plan, coordinate, and execute field training and lab exercises. Administer class curricula. Monitor and document the progress of students while recommending and executing remedial and corrective actions. Participate in the development of law enforcement programs and course materials. Conduct research on emerging law enforcement technologies, practices, and techniques.

Utilize command presence and critical thinking, often in highly stressful situations, to make decisions needed to deescalate and resolve critical incidents. Act as team leader by managing and supervising a team of dedicated patrol officers tasked with city-wide police protection and services. Act as a mentor to subordinate officers while leading by example. Daily review, approval, and dissemination of subordinate reports, noting corrections or additions as needed. Maintain moral and discipline by acting as a buffer between personnel and executive management. Promptly and appropriately resolve personnel issues and interpersonal disputes using verbal communication and conflict resolution strategies. Investigate allegations of misconduct promptly and thoroughly, applying appropriate corrective action or disciplinary measures as needed. Use law enforcement database systems, court records and public information data, to research and analyze trends in crime and to develop and deliver training needed for an appropriate response. Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinates, researching and assigning appropriate training as needed for professional growth and development.

Engaged with neighborhood groups to increase safety by delivering relevant presentations and information regarding crime related issues. Planned and implemented community-oriented family activities intended to boost familiarity and partnerships with law enforcement. Established a pilot program to provide a free, city sponsored, mediation program for resident focusing on smaller interpersonal disputes.Partnered with the local Housing and Urban Development authority to provide dedicated and specialized civil and criminal police service to residents. Develop trusting relationships with housing residents to facilitate open communication and increased safety within the complexes. Performed comprehensive background checks on housing applicants, presenting findings to the senior director of housing. Conducted intensive legal research to find resolution to complex legal matters within the housing authority. Collected and analyzed weekly crime data, developing recommendations for individual site managers.

Provide individualized training based on an evaluation of the officer’s current knowledge, skills, and abilities. Utilize assessment guidelines based on established and historical standards. Develop a professional but trusting relationship, from the position of role model and mentor, to foster an increased willingness to learn. Train new officers through oral and visual presentations, instructor-led demonstrations, and practical application. Utilize practical, real-life situations to instruct trainees on appropriate and legal responses. Deliver critical feedback, explaining rationale by referencing policy and procedures as well as personal experience. Utilize positive performance management techniques to further skill development. Complete daily observation reports providing detailed feedback to the trainee and executive staff. Compile daily data and prepare a comprehensive weekly report focusing on the trainee’s strengths and weaknesses. Conduct audits of the training policy for relevance, revising and submitting for approval as needed.

Interact with citizens through proactive and reactive policing, utilizing sound judgment and analytical thinking in applying local, state, and federal laws to remedy criminal issues and civil conflicts in often extremely high stress environments. Initiate investigations, including preparation of written reports and documentation of evidence in anticipation of presentation during criminal or civil proceedingsUse active listening and refined observation skills to identify evaluate complex situations. Employ significant investigative experience to develop conclusions based on available information, using the totality of the available circumstances initiate further action.Communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs, conducting relevant and empathetic interviews in often stressful and emotional environments. Prepare detailed and complex written reports for presentation in court proceedings. Provide oral testimony, expounding on written reports or physical evidence as requested.

Directed complex narcotics and criminal investigations on the local, state, and federal level as part of a multijurisdictional task force. Applied seasoned investigative principles to ancillary criminal activity including fraud, identity theft and money laundering. Employed detailed observation and critical thinking to compile evidence using multiple investigative techniques including data analysis, interviewing, and surveillance. Worked primarily independently, using sound time management and organizational techniques in keeping case files current and collateral duties completed. Utilized formal interview techniques, documenting results in detailed narrative reports. Offered professional, knowledgeable, and articulate court testimony. Collaborated and maintained professional relationships with numerous outside law enforcement and civilian agencies.Facilitated training courses for various law enforcement agencies regarding prevalent drug related issues and methods to counteract them. Coordinated specialized classes and presentations for professional and student groups concerning the abuse of illicit drugs in the school and workplace.

Practice principled, or facilitative, mediation by partnering with participants to uncover mutually beneficial solutions to conflict. Offer a neutral and empathetic view to participants and issues, guiding them through the process to allow for a balanced discussion. Help parties understand the other’s perspective, while simultaneously uncovering their own needs and interests, often achieving solutions not previously considered. Operate as a small business owner, managing daily aspects of the business including scheduling, budgeting, advertising, and correspondence. Utilize a self-designed and managed website to develop client base and provide mediation education to those unfamiliar with the process.Develop and deliver training to business partners, such as law enforcement and community workers, brining mediation concepts to those that may use them regularly. Volunteer mediation services to the community by devoting 25% of scheduled hours to pro-bono work.

Represent employee interests at the table during formal negotiations as the head labor representative. Solicit and compile employee requests for contractual changes in wages and working conditions. Conducted data analysis of these requests for feasibility and legality. Assist in drafting and presenting finalized labor proposals during formal negotiations.Develop professional relationships with management to maintain open lines of communication. Advise and advocate for employees as a union steward, providing representation during discipline hearings. Draft and file grievances on behalf of employees or in cases of unfair labor practices. Use alternative methods of dispute resolution, as opposed to formal arbitration, when practical.Encourage a positive working environment by monitoring and verifying that provisions of the labor agreement are appropriately applied. Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, case law as they pertain to local labor issues. Continuously curate the collective bargaining agreement for relevance, making note of possible changes for future negotiations.

Manage and act as a fiduciary for a municipal pension fund, with assets of over $22 million, as one of five elected board members. Provide advisory and advocacy services to active members and beneficiaries as a recognized in-house expert for pension related matters. Research and compile historical salary data to forecast future benefits for retiring members. Prepare documents and render decisions during hearings, including disability and legal challenges.Oversee pension fund investments and dispersions while emphasizing sustainability and growth. Analyze data provided by professional advisors and use recommendations to make sound investment decisions. Develop professional relationships with elected officials and city staff, communicating regularly on issues such as tax levy requests and compliance mandates. Ensure timely and accurate payroll for 46 pensioners and beneficiaries. Maintain accurate fiscal and personnel records of pensioners and active members while fulfilling mandated reporting requirements.

• Processed and maintained the personnel and training records of a 2000 member battalion • Investigated and oversaw the correction of pay anomalies and issues for attached members• Supervised an administrative team as acting Staff NCO, a capacity two seniority levels above current rank