Rodney A. Stephens

** ******* **** ● Maplewood ● New Jersey 07040● Cell: 973-***-****● adqbqp@r.postjobfree.com

Astute Police Detective

Resourceful, accomplished, and dedicated law enforcement professional with management, employee supervision, and motivational leadership. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel), Police Server, and Higher Gear.

Summary of Qualifications

Exceptional knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations.

Excellent working knowledge of hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment and confinement; principles of law enforcement administration; investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws of evidence.

Sound ability to follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work.

Remarkable ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

Immense ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and a strong ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations; ability to exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Professional Experience

Beau Security Investigations, Union, NJ 02/2011-Present

Security Officer

Guarded industrial and commercial properties against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entries.

Patrolled, periodically, buildings and grounds of industrial plant and commercial establishment, docks and work sites.

Examined doors, windows and gates to ensure that they were secure.

Warned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking and carrying forbidden articles.

Strikeforce Protection, Springfield, NJ 03/2009- Present

Armed Security Officer (Seasonal)

Observed, detected and apprehended violators of traffic and other laws.

Observed and took appropriate actions regarding physical hazards and illegal criminal activities.

Responded to emergency calls and assisted fire and EMS services as necessary.

Conducted investigations of incidents occurred on the shift.

Determined appropriated action to be taken at each incident.

Completed a written report of all activities during a shift.

Newark Police Department, Newark, NJ 08/2005 – 07/2007

Detective/ Dignitary Protection (Mayor’s Office)

Assigned to Executive Protection as a Detective to personally safeguard and protect The Mayor, Council President and visiting dignitaries that conduct business and visits the city.

Supervised, trained, and mentored junior detectives.

Conducted complex felony investigations and interviews; processed crime scenes and performed searches.

Served as court prosecutor and evidence custodian.

Wrote reports, affidavits, and complex legal documents.

Work closely with other local, state, and federal agencies.

Utilized skills for investigations and statistics; produced crime analysis products as needed.

Key Accomplishments:

Selected to cover high profile events, including Super Bowls, NCAA Championship Games, Outdoor Festivals, while working with special dignitaries and celebrities.

Executed physical and electronic surveillance in criminal cases and in determining fraudulent activities.

Collaborated efforts with local and federal agencies including the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Special, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents and United States Coast Guard on joint criminal investigations.

Newark Police Department, Newark, NJ 05/1991-08/2005

Police Officer

Patrol assigned areas to check building security, assist and back-up student building security personnel, and check for and remedy hazardous or potential criminal situations.

Enforce vehicle operation and parking laws.

Direct traffic.

Answer calls involving fires, accidents, and various misdemeanors and felonies.

Make arrests and issues citations.

Gather preliminary information as responding officer on criminal calls, prepares relevant reports to pass the information gathered on to the assigned investigator, assist investigator in case preparation and act as criminal investigator for the department as required.

Maintain surveillance on criminal suspects and unauthorized persons on campus.

Escort bank deposits in accordance with established University policies.

Escort prisoners and serve warrants.

Complete reports of arrests, accidents, interviews, and evidence of property received.

Attend training sessions.

Act as trainer of new personnel; Taught new recruits homicide investigation best practices.

Assist in case preparation as required.

Testify in court.

Performed general patrol duties; drove patrol car in an unspecified pattern and at varying speeds in order to increase police visibility, to discourage traffic violations and other criminal activity, and to discover crimes in progress.

Observed doors and windows of banks and business establishments to ensure their security and to check for signs of damage and/or illegal entry.

Drove to and around areas of high crime incidence to look for criminal and immoral activity, and to make presence known to prevent criminal activity.

Performed duties at the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

Summoned emergency equipment needed at an accident scene, in order to provide the necessary services as quickly as possible.

Protected accident scene from disturbance; removed (or assists in removing) dead or injured from wrecked vehicles.

Interviewed operators, occupants, and witnesses in order to help determine how, when, and why the accident occurred; completed accident report forms.

Performed service calls; examined ill or injured persons and administered the appropriate first aid treatment in order to prevent further injury or loss of life.

Performed duties at the scene of a fight or domestic dispute.

Separated parties involved in a fight situation by physically intervening or escorting one party out of reach of the other, in order to prevent injury to any of the parties involved; attempted to calm parties involved in a fight situation in order to gain control of the situation.

Performed duties for control of emergency situation; secured the scene of a crime or emergency by blocking off the area with barricades, ropes, etc., and by standing guard, in order to prevent damage, loss, or injury.

Key Accomplishments:

Earned two promotions within one year (Police Officer to Training Officer).

Received commendation for dignitary protection for protecting and safe guarding Pope John Paul II and US President Bill Clinton on their visit to Newark, NJ (2004)

Several Departmental Awards and Citation throughout my entire career with the department.

Licenses and Certificates

National Certificate in Emergency Medical Study

National Certificate in Security Supervision

Certificate in Weaponry Training

Certificate in C.P.R.

NJ SORA Certified/Retired Officer Carry Permit Issued

Education, Military & Professional Training

Certified under the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Police Training Commission 05/1991

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

McGuire Air Force Base, Air Mobility Command with the 413 Squadron, Burlington, NJ 01/1992

Honorable Discharge with the rank of Sergeant

Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado 03/1986 - 08/1986

Technical Training

Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas 01/1986 - 03/1986

Basic Training

References Made Available Upon Request

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