Police Officer High School
Resume:
James L. Bell
Lafayette, LA 70508
337-***-**** (cell)
**********@******.***
Objective: To obtain a professional position that will maximize my
skills and experience within your organization.
Education: University of Arkansas/Monticello 1984 - 1989
Lake Providence Senior High
High School Diploma May 1983
Experience:
September 2023 – February 2024 Opelousas, LA
Opelousas City Marshal’s Office
Deputy/SRO
*Bring wanted parties before the court.
*Operated security screening check points, served as court
bailiff and enforced state and federal laws in accordance
with policy.
*Acted as a guest speaker in addressing tobacco, alcohol,
and other drug issues.
*Addressed violence diffusion, violence prevention, and
safety issues in the school community.
*Checked in each morning with the campus principal to
discuss the daily routine.
February 2023 – March 2023
Alcohol Tobacco Control Baton Rouge, LA Agent
*Check stores, restaurants and other various establishments
for compliance with local laws and ordinances.
*Issue new permits once all requirements have been met.
*Issue violations when establishments do not meet proper
protocol.
October 2022 – February 2023
Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA
Police Officer
*It is my duty as an officer of LSUA -University Police to
perform their basic duties in a competent manner and take
appropriate action to preserve public safety, prevent crime,
detect and arrest law violators, and know and enforce the
rules of LSUA and enforce the laws of the state of
Louisiana in accordance with department policies,
procedures, and general orders.
May 2019 – October 2022
Broussard Police Department Broussard, LA
School Resource Officer/Patrolman
*Check in each morning with the campus principal to discuss
the daily routine.
*Randomly visit assigned campuses each day.
*Provide a program of educational leadership by acting as
guest speaker in addressing tobacco, alcohol and other drug
issues as well as discussing violence diffusion and
prevention.
*Act as a communication liaison to law enforcement
agencies and provide basic information concerning
students on the campuses served by the officer.
August 2018 – May 2019
Louisiana State University – Alexandria Alexandria, LA
Police Officer
*It is my duty as an office of LSUHSC -University Police to
perform their basic duties in a competent manner and take
appropriate action to preserve public safety, prevent crime,
detect and arrest law violators, and know and enforce the
rules of LSUHSC and enforce the laws of the state of
Louisiana in accordance with department policies,
procedures, and general orders.
September 2017 – March 2018
Court of Appeals, First Circuit Baton Rouge, LA
Special Officer
*Maintain order in the courtroom and follow direction of
the judge.
*Assist with swearing in witnesses, collecting court
documents, presenting court documents, reviewing reports
and filing complaints on behalf of the judge.
*Oversee the proceedings to make sure everything goes
smoothly.
*Protect the judges, witnesses, jury members, lawyers and
others present in the courtroom.
*Provide protection for the Louisiana Legislative Auditors.
*Check outside perimeters of the facility to maintain safety
during our designated shift.
March 2017 – September 2017
Shreveport Airport Police Dept. Shreveport, LA
Police Officer
*Enforce airport security regulations.
*Provide public service and information as needed.
*Enforce vehicle traffic and parking regulations.
*Write police and incident reports.
*Ensure the safety of patrons while on airport property.
*Patrol parking area and perimeter of the airport.
December 2014 – September 2016
Arnaudville Police Dept. Arnaudville, LA
Police Officer
*Controlled traffic, prevented crimes and disturbance of peace and arrested violators.
*Familiarized self with beat and with persons living in the area.
*Wrote and filed daily activity reports with superior officer.
*Rendered first aid at accidents and investigated causes and results of accidents.
*Testified in court to present evidence or act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
*Take appropriate actions to preserve public safety, prevent crime, detect and arrest law violators, protect life and property.
*Made police officer of the year (07/09/2015)
December 2012 – November 2014
Sorrento Police Dept. Sorrento, LA
Police Officer
*Patrol assigned beat on foot and in patrol car.
*Warn and arrest persons violating animal ordinances.
*Disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings.
*Post policies and procedures.
*Controlled traffic, prevented crimes and disturbance of
peace and arrested violators.
*Write state grants and policy and procedures.
*Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement Training Coordinator.
April 2012 – December 2012
Delgado Community College Police Dept. New Orleans, LA
Police Officer-2A
*Perform basic duties in a competent manner and take
appropriate actions to preserve public safety, prevent crimes, detect and arrest law violators, protect life and property.
*Enforce the laws of the state of Louisiana in accordance with department policy, procedures, and general orders.
*Performed courtesy services for the University community police department as needed, transports and protect large sums of money and/or sensitive documents.
May 2010 – December 2011
New Roads Police Dept. New Roads, LA
Police Officer
*Patrol assigned beat on foot, in patrol car, and on
motorcycle.
*Warn and arrest persons violating animal ordinances.
*Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in
traffic and criminal cases.
*Disperse unruly crowds at public gatherings.
*Issued citations, checked driver’s license, registration,
proof of insurance. Completed traffic citations with one
charge(s), explained citation to driver before leaving.
*Worked as FTO officer and SRT officer and trained all
reserve officers after training academy.
February 2007 – March 2010
Shreveport Police Dept. Shreveport, LA
Police Officer
*Completed 16-week intensive training academy.
*Controlled traffic, prevented crime and the disturbance
of the peace and arrested violators.
*Focus on protecting people and property, patrol assigned
areas, which sometimes included entire jurisdictions,
respond to calls, issue citations, and occasionally testified in
court cases.
*Wrote and filed daily activity report with superior officer.
*Rendered first aid at accidents and investigated causes and
results of accidents.
August 1996 – December 2006
General Health Systems Baton Rouge, LA
Assistant Director (E.V.S.)
*Managed daily operations for approximately 40 employees.
*Maintained efficient work areas assignments and shift
schedules.
*Responsible for daily cleaning of a 400 bed medical facility.
*Tasked with the responsibility of maintaining proper
supply levels and all documentation associated.
*Tasked with the responsibility of writing yearly budget.
*Assigned workers their duties and inspected work for
conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
*Investigated all complaints regarding housekeeping
services and equipment and took corrective action.
*Maintained inventory stocks to ensure adequate supplies.
*Coordinated work activities among departments at both
hospital facilities (Blue Bonnet and Mid-City).
*Conducted orientation training and in-service training
to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate
use and maintenance of all equipment.
*Worked as a team player and independently with Director
of Environmental Services to accomplish all goals set forth.
January 1992 – December 1995
Women’s Hospital Baton Rouge, LA
Housekeeping Supervisor
*Managed daily operations for approximately seventy
employees.
*Responsible for daily cleaning of two floors of a medical
facility.
*Trained new employees and made monthly planner for the
director of housekeeping.
*Obtained list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and lists
of prospective check-outs or discharges to prepare work
assignments.
*Maintained inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.
*Demonstrated knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer and personal services which included
customer needs, assessments, meeting quality standards for
services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Additional Training
*2021-2024 – CPR and first aid certified
*January 2023 – POST certified-weapon
*August 2021 – Taser, Mace-Re-certified
*July 2009 – Crisis Intervention certified
*May 2009 – Taser, Gas, and Field Sobriety certified
*June 2007 - Post Officer Standards and Training Licensed
*October 2004 – Verbal Judo course
*October 2001 – Completed management training program from Hospital
Housekeeping Systems – included grant writing and budget writing-Houston, TX
*References Available Upon Request*
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