Kevin Albert

602-***-****

adrsf1@r.postjobfree.com

Phoenix, AZ

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Honorably retired police officer with 10+ years of supervisory experience. Independent, self-starter with proficiency in handling full-cycle recruiting and background investigations. Extensive investigative skills to thoroughly research and analyze historical information to draw sound conclusions and make recommendations. Excellent interviewing skills with a matter-of-fact and approachable demeanor. Skilled communicator who delivers organized, detailed written reports that clearly summarize evidence and findings. Bilingual in French. U.S. Navy Veteran with top-secret security clearance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Alarm Analyst and Officer Recruiter

Town of Paradise Valley - Police Department, Paradise Valley, AZ

July 2021 – Current

●System Administrator managing all residential and commercial alarm contracts (300+ active subscribers)

oIncreased number of new alarm accounts by over 24% in ten months

oPeriodically audits all accounts to reconcile billing and documentation

oLiaison interfacing with customers and vendors to resolve issues

●Recruit and hire for all open police officer positions

oRevamped advertising methods and material and converted hiring procedures to an online process

oTripled the number of applications received and filled seven total openings with zero attrition rate

oConduct applicant physical and written testing as well as oral boards

oConduct background investigations on all applicants that have met initial requirements

●Serve as Board Secretary for Paradise Valley Police Department’s Retirement Board

oOrganized and updated procedures, policies, schedules, and board term requirements

oCreated training for board members and attorneys

Property and Project Manager

Self-Employed, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ

January 2019 – June 2021

●Managed multiple clients’ personal (5) and commercial properties (3) and vehicles (10) and oversaw projects with over $500k budgets. Examples include:

oHiring and background checks on home support staff including landscapers, housekeepers, etc.

oReviewed security protocols and implemented and operated security systems and cameras

oImplemented security and emergency response plans for commercial buildings and staff

Client Executive

Tyler Technologies, Troy, MI

May 2018 - December 2018

●Supported 25+ client accounts to ensure maximized use of a variety of products purchased, including computer-aided dispatch technology, police report-writing software, and emergency response manuals

●Provided client guidance on operational best practices and recommended training plans for post-implementation support

●Traveled to police and fire departments in the southwest region to proactively troubleshoot client issues and cross-train

Community Resource Officer

Town of Paradise Valley - Police Department, Paradise Valley, AZ

July 2013 – March 2018

●Community outreach

oManaged the police department website and social media

oPublic information officer and public speaker for the police department

oPlanned police department training for residents and volunteers as well as community meetings

●Systems Administrator for the police department's information technology

oManagement, troubleshooting, and repairing 30 officers’ technology equipment and software including in-car computer systems, body-worn cameras

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Police Officer

Town of Paradise Valley - Police Department, Paradise Valley, AZ

May 1999 – July 2013

●Motorcycle Officer assigned to the traffic division to enforce traffic regulations, investigate serious injury and fatal collisions, and present at community events

●Conducted background checks, performed evaluations, and trained colleagues and police volunteers

●Skilled in operating surveillance equipment and weapons

●Managed the thirty-member police volunteer group, including recruiting, training, and assigning tasks on an ongoing basis

●Earned the following special recognition:

oMedal of Valor in 2000

oMeritorious Service Award 2002

oLifesaving Award – 3 times

oOfficer of the Year award – 5 times

Military Police Officer

United States Navy, Various Locations Stateside and International

March 1993 – November 1998

●Served as a Military Police Officer while stationed in the Persian Gulf, Alaska, and New Jersey

●Earned a Top-Secret Security Clearance (US Government)

●Provided translation services to other nation’s naval forces in the Persian Gulf (French)

CERTIFICATIONS

Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST), 2001 – 2013

Basic, Advanced, and Fatal Reconstruction Courses: Motor vehicle accident investigation and reconstruction training

Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST), 2022

Certified Background Investigator

Wicklander-Zulawski Certification, 2002

Interview and Interrogation certification

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in business management, Universite St. Louis Maillet – Edmundston, NB Canada

VOLUNTEER WORK

State Director, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics - Paradise Valley, AZ

January 2006 – January 2014

Raised awareness through multiple campaigns and team travel locally, nationally, and internationally (Belize and Greece)

Revised bylaws, reorganized the Council, and more than quadrupled the funds raised (from $300k to $1.4M)

Solicited corporate engagement to create partnerships and assist with fundraising

Oversaw engagement with the Dept of Corrections for inmate fundraising

Athlete job and apartment placement support

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