Knowledge of Law Enforcement and /or Physical Security.
I have been in Law Enforcement for the past five and a half years with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, I started as an officer and now I am a Sergeant in the department. I have acquired experience in Law Enforcement while at the department as well as continued training provided. Aside from the Law Enforcement experience I have been in the U.S Army for the last fourteen years; I am currently in the Army Reserves. I have deployed twice to different battle zones first time to Kuwait and Iraq and the second and most recent one to Afghanistan. I am currently a Staff Sergeant and a Unit Sergeant. My experience with the military is more in Physical Security due to the nature of way the
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military operates, Perimeter security, checkpoints and continues checks on and around the assigned location. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing based on previous work sample and supervisor observations (Incident Reports, Logs and other written documents) I am able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, both in English and Spanish.
Due to the amount of visitors at the Miami Branch I have been able to direct, inform and communicate effectively in both languages not only with our visitors, tenants but also with contractors and other Bank employees. I have prepared written reports such as audits and inventories of supplies in the Law Enforcement Unit and also completed assignments for my direct supervisor requiring detail description of events. I have communicate in writing on a daily basis via email the end of shift report (EOS) and other related communication necessary. I also participate in Bank initiative groups such as DAC and require to communicate effectively during meetings and …show more content…
assignments. Demonstrated history of maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Good working relationships are essential to the type of work we do in law enforcement. Aside from maintaining good working relationships with co-workers it is important to have positive working relationships with other Bank employees, tenants and visitors. It is essentially important as supervisors to have a positive relationship as there are many instances where we work together in workgroups and can build strong relationships that benefit the work environment and the Bank as a whole. Teamwork is key to the benefit of the department and the daily operations at the Bank. Positive attitudes and positive working relationships make departments and organizations successful. Experience updating procedure manuals and monitoring compliance with requirements. Procedure manuals are reviewed and updated on a yearly basis and or as necessary. As a sergeant in the department I collaborate and submit any changes that are needed to be able to officially change manuals and inform the entire department. From time to time different manuals are given to instructors for review and then submitted to the Sergeant on the shift to make the necessary arrangements and apply any changes as necessary. All these changes are made to better the functionality of the department. Monitoring compliance is done on a daily basis, direct supervision is done while on shift and we use coaching and mentoring in the process. As a Sergeant in the department I also conduct video reviews, these reviews allow us to evaluate compliance and ensure proper procedures are being followed. Demonstrated ability to properly handle and use sound judgement in emergency situation that require immediate action. While at the Bank on duty, working night shift or day shift sound judgment is needed. One incident in particular was when an individual went into the premises, the individual was disoriented and did not know where he was at the time. He was escorted out and Doral PD was on site to assist. A family member picked up the individual and the incident did not go any further, this was organized and taken care of as a team utilizing the available resources and effective communication. I have had the opportunity to use sound judgment in an emergency as there was no charges or further action needed. A detailed report was completed. During one of my deployments, the situation happened while traveling on a busy road in Iraq; I was being followed by two vehicles transporting important supplies and showing the route since the unit that was replacing us had just arrived. One of the vehicles broke down and by the time I received a call on the radio to assist them such vehicle was surrounded by local nationals who wanted to take things from them. Immediately created a perimeter to have the ability to utilize a tow strap and remove the vehicle and the two soldiers form the location. The ten minutes in which the event happened could have caused severe loss to the unit and possibly preserved the life of the soldiers involved in the incident. I was given an award at the end of the deployment for the actions taken that day Ability to identity training needs and developing subordinates to ensure they are properly trained din department procedures. By working with the officers in the team I am able to identify if there are any training needs, I in particular as a Sergeant like to be involved in the rotations through the shift.
Working closely to the officers, allows me to do on the spot correction and identify training needs. This also allows me to have a good work relationship with others in the team. In some situations there is the potential for corrective training and also on the spot corrections that can be utilized as on the job training. If there are certain procedures that required extra training, they are requested to the training Sergeant in the department, his opinion and expertise are always used in cases of training
questions. Supervising the daily operation of assigned shift and officers who perform duties under direct supervision. As a shift supervisor, it is important to maintain the daily operations as best as possible and the officers assigned to the team informed. It is essential to know who is working and what is needed to be able to complete the tasks during the shift. Communication is also an essential part of the daily operation, as there is important information to pass on regarding the shift, officer safety, visitors and other events happening in the Bank. All these are important parts that promote a good working relationship and allow the officers to perform their duties.
Finding your calling in life can be one of the hardest things to do, for some it is obvious from a young age on what you want to do. For example, my mom has gone on a spree of jobs in her life and she has only recently found something that she actually wants to do. My dad on the other hand knew from a young age what he wanted to do, he liked to tinker and straight after he got out of highschool he knew that he wanted to be a mechanic, and he has stuck with that career path for more than 30 years now. I am currently undecided on what I want to do for the rest of my life, however one of the careers that I am looking at is a law enforcement officer.
In order to diminish police brutality, excessive force, and prejudice behaviors in the police officers, several actions must be set in motion. The police hiring process, training, in-field monitoring, and disciplinary actions must be adjusted to eliminate discriminatory actions against citizens. Likewise, it is a necessity for citizens to be informed of their rights, civil liberties, and how they can resolve corruption within the justice system. These actions seek to shrink the number of minorities who are racial profiled and brutalized by police officers. A more stringent hiring process, it will help curtail unethical and unprofessional police officers. Police training must be altered so that situations are handled safely and impartial. In-field monitoring with eliminate police officers from managing to catch police officers who brutality handle citizens. Disciplinary actions help to prosecute police officers to break the law. Lastly, if citizen are informed of what they should about corrupt police officers and a poor justice systems.
In today’s pop culture, media of all forms portrayals of correctional officers are almost always negative. Correctional officers are portrayed as bad, “meat head” type men. They are depicted as authoritarian, insensitive and without any redeeming qualities. This image of correctional officers is one in which many people believe and think of when they view prison life. These images can be found in films like “Shawshank Redemption”, where guards brutally beat, sometimes to death, the inmates they are responsible for. It is portrayed that the guards do not care about the inmates but instead hate them to the point that most believe they are always harsh and use excessive force. One harsh officer claimed he “wouldn’t piss on them [inmates]
Juvenile corrections officers oversee incarcerated minors. These are youth who were not adult age at the time that they committed their crime. Their Juvenile corrections officers are no different compared to the adult corrections officers. However, juvenile corrections officers have a special duty, These Co’s act as life coaches by guiding the juveniles emotionally, mentally, and psychologically throughout the confinement and rehabilitation period. The goal that every juvenile officer tries to achieve, is for the offenders to have learned a new pattern of behavior by the time they are released from being incarcerated. A second goal is to have them gain enough confidence and self-worth so when they are released back into society they will not return to their old criminal habits
I am applying to the Master of Arts program in Criminal Justice at Lewis University, because I want to further my education in this field of study. The Criminal Justice field is changing day by day. I must admit that it is somewhat by accident that I find myself driven towards the field of Criminal Justice. I have always enjoyed watching and reading news article on what is going on with my city. When I was young, I thought I was going to major in Computer Science in Undergrad, but quickly that was changed. My advisor at College of DuPage told me to take a class in Criminal Justice, which I did, that could have been the best decision for me. I became quickly became fascinated with a growing interest in Criminal justice. When I transfer to Lewis University my Knowledge of the field grew, and so did my curiosity about how much I can do with this degree.
I believe the chain of command is important in a police agency for many reasons. It is a roadmap that shows the route within the organization that order would flow coming down through the organization or that requests flow going up the organization, like a two-way street. The chain of command also establishes formal lines of communication within the department for organizational purposes and it must be used by everyone to communicate formally. This will eliminate crucial departmental problems. For example, if the chief administrative level does not follow the chain of command downward and gives an order directly to the patrol officer, this could cause confusion. For example, the supervisory level might feel that it is alright to do the same thing sending information up the chain. The purpose of the chain of command is to show individuals who their bosses are, from the chief
What is the purpose of police officers? Are they here to provide safety for the people or are they here to just mess up their lives? All around the country the statement “protect and serve” can be seen on any police vehicle and any police building. But more often times than not the question arises, who are they truly protecting? Themselves or the helpless citizens of The United States of America. Over the past century crimes rates have sky rocketed; although these crimes are not being committed by your everyday criminals they 're being committed by the police officers that are suppose to be protecting the people. The reasoning behind these crimes remains unknown, but, there are always two sides to every story.
Field training has a significant impact on the individual Officer In Training in terms of imprinting attitudes, style, values, and ethics in carrying out the duties of police work that will remain throughout a career. It is probably the most effective influence on the future direction of a department." (Evansville Police Department) The law enforcement department that oversees the Field Training Officer program has to ensure that the program fully teaches about the department policies and prepares the officer to perform the skills necessary to perform their duties. The field training program staff has a major responsibility of building the future of the department through the officers that are being trained. In order to assure success, the Field Training Officer program of each department must have a training philosophy that ensures that every Officer In Training is given the maximum opportunity to show that he or she can perform the job assigned."In order to accomplish this, the program must create a positive environment in which learning is maximized and in which Officer In Training’s are able to perform to the best of their ability.
Young people and the police have, for many years, experienced a tense and confrontational relationship (Borgquist & Johnson et al., 1995). This has led to a great wealth of literature based upon the notion of police-youth interaction. Much of this literature has tended to focus upon juvenile criminality and the reasons why young people commit such seemingly high levels of crime. Whilst the relationship between young people and the police force has been widely theorised and explained, there is very little literature on juvenile attiudes towards the police. Research that concerns societies attitudes towards the police force tends to focus upon the views and opinions of adults (Hurst and Frank, 2000). In this first section of my literature review I am going to focus upon work that allows us to gain a deeper understanding of why young people are so important when looking at crime. This section will allow us to comprehend the ways in which, literature suggests, young people view the police. This knowledge will provide a basis for my research in which I look more specifically at youth attitudes towards PCSO’s.
...d procedures that help regulate an officer’s conduct. While these are a good base point for how an officer should act, a lot of times these regulations can be very detailed or too general. This is where ethical training comes in to
Police psychology is broadly defined as the application of psychological principles and methods to law enforcement. With the popularity of television shows like Criminal Minds and Law & Order: SVU, the job of a police psychologist has become more well known and even popular. As seen on these shows, a police psychologist can be helpful in profiling a criminal, but they also provide many other services to the members of a police department. Although the development of this field has a long history, police psychology as a separate entity is still relatively recent and growing. This intimate relationship between psychology and law enforcement can be traced back to almost a century ago.[1] It first developed out of a need for a variety of psychological services in the law enforcement field, including screening applicants and counseling during grief and stress situations. In the time that it has been around, it has proved to be a valuable resource for the law enforcement profession.
Our founding fathers created a document called the Constitution of the United States of America, to establish the national government and fundamental laws, and it also outlined basic rights for citizens. It was signed into effect on September 17, 1787 by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where it was presided over by General George Washington. This legal document has withstood the test of time and has laid the foundation for law enforcement today. When one becomes a Police Office, they take an oath to uphold and protect the Constitution and to ensure all citizens of this country are treated equally, and their rights are not infringed upon. It is my duty as a Police Officer to enforce all laws whether my personal
On Tuesday, September 23rd, I had the opportunity to do a ride along with the Takoma Park police department. My ride along was quite interesting. I rode with Officer Carl, a twenty-six-year-old officer who has been with the police department for six months. During the ride along we engaged in so many conversations concerning his work routine, and some the important things to be aware of as a police officer. Officer Carl and I were about the same age group so I felt much comfortable talking to him. Before I went for the ride along I had a different perspective about police work, I thought police work was much amusing and entertaining, but after the ride along with Officer Carl, I have realized that there is much more to police work and it often
Before I describe to you some of the “routine” and specific situations, investigations, and actual cases and dispositions I encountered I feel I should outline some of the training that that I received starting with the Military Police and Basic Training. Looking back I see the importance of the initial Army training that centered on physical conditioning and the discipline necessary to obey and follow orders to become part of a team. We learned that what was good for one was good for all and of course the reverse. Each morning we stood inspection outside of the barracks with our field packs on. Part of our required equipment during the inspections was a razor. We found out why one morning at the beginning of our training cycle when one of
This course has helped me in many ways, especially time management, health, and money. Instead of having a very relaxing week and then panicking at the end of the week when everything is due, this course has helped me to plan out my studies. Planning them out helps me produce higher quality work and assists me with my stress problem. One thing that has helped a lot is getting short easy assignments or parts of assignments done in short periods of extra time I have. For example, instead of turning on that TV, wait ten minutes and knock out an assignment. Another asset for myself has been setting dates to have assignments done. Although these assignments may not be due on that day, getting them done and out of the way, makes more time for other