JOHN M. DAVIS
Jonesboro, GA ***38
Citizenship: United States
Email: **************@*****.***
Phone: 678-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proactive, results-driven, dedicated Veteran Law Enforcement professional with over eighteen years in law enforcement with extensive experience in providing community safety, enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, decreasing crime rates, assisting citizens, investigating accidents and conducting routine patrols. Demonstrated proficiency in 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. Possess exceptional knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws, ordinances and departmental rules and regulations. Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Able to deal effectively with people having diverse social and economic backgrounds. Disciplined leader with the proven ability to remain calm and deliver results in high-pressure situations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Law Enforcement & Public Safety Crime Prevention Counterterrorism Strategies
Emergency Planning & Response Traffic Patrol Firearms Safety & Handling
Security/Surveillance Operations Evidence Collection Interviews & Interrogations
Criminal Investigations Defensive Tactics Crime Scene Management
Background and Recruitment Investigation Background Checks Recruiting and Selection Techniques
WORK EXPERIENCE
DETECTIVE/BACKGROUND & RECRUITING
10/2017 – Present
Clayton County Police Department - Jonesboro, Georgia
Communicate with the Sergeant and Commander regularly to establish rapport and gauge morale to maximize retention
Attend career fairs to recruit and market Clayton County Police Department
Develop contacts within the industry
Network through industry contacts and association memberships to market Clayton County Police Department
Assist with the PAA bi-monthly
POLICE OFFICER/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS LIAISON
3/2016 – 10/2017
Clayton County Police Department - Jonesboro, Georgia
Performed public relations duties and services and maintains effective communication between Clayton County Police Department and the communities
Responsible for the coordination of Homeowner Association and Neighborhood Watch meetings
Conducted crime prevention and security awareness measurement steps
Conducted a Sector patrol in high crime areas
Assisted with Communities and Clayton County Police Department events
Participated in community activities, special events, and special police programs
POLICE OFFICER/TRAFFIC UNIT, ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR
2/2009 – 3/2016
Clayton County Police Department - Jonesboro, Georgia
Patrolled assigned areas on Sector
Responsible for the safety of all motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians on the roadways
Patrolled roads, issue citations to any violators of the Georgia Traffic laws
Directed traffic and highly congested areas when called upon
Responded to fatalities and conducted a thorough investigation afterwards
POLICE OFFICER/UNIFORM PATROL
7/2007 – 2/2009
Clayton County Police Department - Jonesboro, Georgia
Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime scene
Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities
Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations
Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys
Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars
Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm
Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property
POLICE OFFICER
8/2004 – 7/2007
Riverdale Police Department – Riverdale, Georgia
Respond to emergency calls and situations
Investigate accidents, crimes, and violations of state/federal laws
Enforce traffic laws, manage traffic accidents, and establish roadblocks
Prepare and maintain reports, records, and logs
Appear in court to give testimony
Gather evidence and statements
Protect crime scenes and monitor crowds
Assist citizens in a variety of ways (providing directions, roadside assistance
Serve warrants, make arrests, interview and book individuals
Patrol on foot, bike, or in police vehicle to protect individuals and property
Arrest and transport individuals to detention facilities
Perform required booking procedures
Participate in community activities, special events, and special police programs
TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER
2/2001 – 8/2004
MARTA Police Department – Atlanta, Georgia
Patrolled Trains, Stations, Bus Routes and Parking Lots
Monitored Fare Evasion
Investigated Crimes against Person and Property
Investigated Private Property Accidents
Conducted a G.C.I.C. Check on Suspicious Persons
Completed written Incident Reports
SSG, OPERATIONS SERGEANT (RETIRED)
11/1995 – 8/2018
U.S. Army, 178th MP Company, Monroe, Georgia
Responsible for the Welfare of Soldiers
Responsible for Personnel Accountability
Field operations, mission support and Class III Maintenance
Assisted and evaluated squad training
Responsible for Platoon physical fitness program
Responsible for Monthly Counseling and Platoons Battle Roster
EDUCATION
Canton Public High School (Diploma, 1986)
Military Police School (Diploma, 2001)
Fulton County Police Academy (Graduate, 2001)
WLC (Warrior Leadership Course, Diploma, 2010)
Supervision I Certification (2014)
Capella University, bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice (2018) with Concentration in Homeland Security, Graduate as Cum Laude with a 3.5 GPA
CERTIFICATIONS
Lidar Course
Radar Course
Georgia Peace Officer Certifications, Feb 2001
Criminal Procedures Course, Oct 2006
Georgia Crisis Intervention Team Training, May 2008
SRO (School Resource Officer Course), Oct 2010
Field Sobriety Training, 2011
Interviews and Interrogations, Dec 2013
Search Warrants and Affidavits, Dec 2013
MRT (Master Resilience Trainer Course), Aug 2014
EST 2000 (Engagement Skill Trainer), 2015
ASSIST Trainer (Suicide Prevention Officer), 2017
AWARDS
Army Achievement Medal Award, Operation Noble Eagle, Desert Storm, Iraq
Army Achievement Medal Award, Operation Noble Eagle II, Baghdad, Iraq
Bronze Star Medal Award, Camp Phoenix, Afghanistan
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request