Field Operations English Language

Oliver Okafor

Lexington Park, MD ***** *************@*****.*** 443-***-****

Corporal, Maryland State Police

A Corporal with 18 years of law enforcement experience in the Field Operations Bureau. Strong supervisory experience in traffic and full-service policing environments. Provides supervision and mentoring to troopers rank of Senior Trooper and below. Current Acting Sargent supervising four troopers. Holds a Bachelor of Art Degree in English language and Literature and an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in Computer Information Systems.

Core Competencies

Criminal Investigation • Traffic Management and Collision investigation • Trooper supervision and evaluation • Shift supervision • Leading People

• Decision-Making • Problem Solving • Reporting

• Collaboration • Emergency Planning and Response • Active Listening

EXPERIENCE

Maryland State Police 2007–Present

Corporal, Field Operations Bureau Prince Frederick Barrack, Calvert County, MD

Currently an acting sergeant supervising a Group of four or more troopers.

Successfully investigated multiple departmental vehicle collisions involving MSP vehicle, Local Government vehicles, Maryland State Government vehicles, Federal Government vehicles.

Documented troopers’ daily activities and provide command and bureau briefings on sensitive matters and incidents.

Monitor the activities of troopers to ensure compliance with agency policy and the law.

Conduct appraisals and performance evaluations for troopers under my supervision

Create monthly Job Observation Records (composed of records of each trooper’s daily conduct and performance), and produce Job Observation Reports.

Alert to radio traffic, ready to respond to any trooper who requires assistance or needs clarification on an issue that may not be clear to them.

Respond to calls for service and remain alert, ready and visibly available to protect and serve.

Crowd control: College, Protests, Demonstrations (Freddy Gray, Baltimore; January 6, Washington, DC; Covid).

Vehicle fatalities investigation

Frequently testified in cases in the Maryland District and Circuit Courts, and the United States District Court

Baltimore City Detention Center 2004–2007

Correctional Officer II Baltimore City, MD

Supervising inmates: Overseeing inmate activities, work assignments, and meals

Searching for contraband: Looking for weapons, drugs, and other rule violations

Inspecting facilities: Checking for security breaches and ensuring facilities meet safety standards

Transporting inmates: Escorting inmates to court, prison, or other locations

Reporting: Documenting inmate behavior and completing reports

Counseling: Aiding in the counseling and mentoring of offenders

Enforcing rules: Maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations for inmates

Establishing authority: Establishing a sense of authority and mutual respect with inmates

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EDUCATION

Bachelor Of Art in English Language and Literature, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Associate of Applied Sciences, Baltimore City Community College, Baltimore, MD

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Breath Test Operator refresher training, 2024 (Trained in 2020)

CPR/First Aid, American Safety and Health Institute

Current Day and Night Fire Qualifications with Glock 17 Handgun and Mossberg 590A1 shotgun

Current Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Certification

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing 2012

Personal Radiation Detection Course, 2012 (yearly refresher courses to date)

Basic Criminal Investigation, 2009

Emergency Preparedness Training, 2023

Armored Car Robbery Investigation, 2012

Interdiction for Protection of Children, 2019

Computer Investigations, 2009

Patrol Supervisors Training, 2022

Traffic Safety Specialist 1, 2023

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Volunteerism: Parent representative, Chesapeake Public Charter School, 2016–present; Secretary, St. Georges Hundred Home Owners Association, 2017–2018

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