MELISSA BAIRD
*** **** ** ** **** Beach, FL ***** 321-***-****
advcb9@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To utilize my experience and education to further my career in the beautiful world Communications
EXPERIENCE
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER CLEARWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT 04/2022- 10/2022
oUse the states, city and county credentials to check the camera systems for police use to conduct search and rescue
oAssist detectives in cases and reports for jail and court
oOperate computer aided dispatch (CAD)
oMaintain accurate status records of all Department units through multiple logs
oOperate Teletype (FCIC/NCIC)
oCheck backgrounds and warrants of arrestees and those that are run by the officers.
oTrain new and current employees in NCIC/FCIC.
oAssist the public in their needs.
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AVENTURA POLICE DEPARTMENT 06/2019-10/2020
oAnswer 911 and non-emergency calls reference to calls for service to help the community.
oAnswer, code, and route emergency medical calls
oOperate computer aided dispatch (CAD)
oMaintain accurate status records of all Department units through multiple logs
oOperate Teletype (FCIC/NCIC)
oProvide and use communications skills
oUse the states, city and county credentials to check the camera systems for police use to conduct search and rescue.
oCheck backgrounds and warrants of arrestees and those that are run by the officers.
oAssist detectives with open cases.
oAssisting K9 officers and road officers on where to go with the cameras, and also by drone.
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER WINTER GARDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT 01/2012-2019
oAnswer 911 and non-emergency calls reference to calls for service for helping the local community around me
oOperate computer aided dispatch (CAD)
oMaintain accurate status records of all Department units through multiple logs/ records/administration work
oMonitor Public Safety Radio channels for pertinent information
oOperate base station radio network using assigned frequencies
oOperate Teletype (FCIC/NCIC)
oProvide exceptional customer service to the public
oUse the states, city and county credentials to check the camera systems for police use to conduct search and rescue.
oCheck backgrounds and warrants of arrestees and those that are run by the officers.
oAssist my and other agencies in translations for language Spanish.
oAssist detectives in cases and reports for jail and court.
oArrange transport for the arrestees.
oTrain new employees.
oContribute in writing policy and procedures.
LEASE RETURN MANAGER RICK CASE HONDA 2008- 2009
oManaged the return of leased vehicles
oMaintained the relationship with Honda
oCreated and managed inventory reports for the dealership
oAssisted with inventory flow of vehicles/products incoming and outgoing in the dealership
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER LOWE’S 2004-2006 & 2007
oTrain employees and manage the customer service department/administrative duties
oRun credit history to determine eligibility for customers’ accounts
oWork with Store and Assistant Store Managers to help make the store a better functioning environment.
oEnsure all of pricing labels and products are accounted for and make sure damaged products are stored in a safe environment.
oAssist with project managers with sales productivity.
HEAD START TEACHER MICCOSUKEE HEAD START 2007
oAssist the Miccosukee teachers with the children while they conduct their curriculum and assist in teaching the children English.
oMake sure the children stay together in a safe environment
oHelp and assist with the children during breakfast and lunches (all different ages)
oHelp clean and maintain the classrooms clean before the children arrive and after the children leave.
oAssist with after school project and school functions.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ PUBLIC SAFETY CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Associates Degree In Criminal Justice[ Capella University]
Major: Criminal Justice with specialization in Emergency Management
Related coursework: Criminal Procedure and Evidence, Criminal Law, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Public Safety courses specializing in communications.
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
oExcellent communications skills
oCrisis intervention training (CIT)/ active shooter/ mental health training
oHandles well under pressure
oCustomer Service Oriented
oProficient in Microsoft Office/ Teaching experience.
oBilingual in English, Spanish and Japanese (Read/Write/Speak English and Spanish- Japanese basic level)
oCurrent State of Florida Department of Health- 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Certification
oCurrent Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Level 2 User Certification and Training
oCPR Certified and TEFL/TESOL Certified