Nicholas D. Baboolal
*******@*******.***
www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-baboolal-1478613a
860-***-**** Windsor, CT
Leader-Manager
Summary
Accomplished leader and manager with exceptional ability to think critically, apply knowledge and experience, work under pressure in stressful situations, and plan and execute missions with complete success and always on time. Great knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws along with safety and professional standards. Adept at teaching, coaching, and mentoring, personnel and property management and accountability, and emergency operations. Skilled with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
●Critical, out-of-the-box thinker; continually sought after by supervisors and peers to contribute to major criminal investigations.
●Results-oriented; ranked top 3 of 5 officers in the areas of traffic stops, arrests, criminal investigations, and placing high-dollar bonds on violent criminals.
●Exceptional leader; First Sergeant of a unit of 194 personnel and over $26M of equipment exceptional management of unit without injury, death, loss, or damage.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Department of Transportation, State of Connecticut August 2022- Present
Director of Safety and Security (August 2022- Present)
Plans, develops, coordinates and directs departmental safety and security services. Establishes and maintains standards and procedures to insure employees, clients and the public are protected while on state owned and leased properties as well as to ensure security of state equipment and properties. Consults with and coordinates safety and security with DAS Statewide Security Unit.
Consistently sought after by other departmental managers to assist with in-depth internal investigations.
Designed and developed safety and security procedure manuals.
Middletown Police Department, Middletown, CT January 2001 – August 2022
Patrol Sergeant (October 2008 – August 2022)
Provide direct supervision and training to 14 Patrol Officers and their daily activities. Accountable for the care and maintenance of vehicles. Enforce Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances and motor vehicle statutes and regulations. Conduct investigations of alleged crimes; gather pertinent information, and interview suspects and witnesses.
●Consistently sought after by supervisors and peers to assist with advice, knowledge, and out-of-the-box thinking on major investigations.
●Leads one of the top squads in traffic stops, arrests, and criminal investigations.
Major Investigations Detective (January 2008 – October 2008)
Enthusiastically trained and specialized in as many investigative areas as possible, to include homicide and death, assault, robbery, fraud, identity theft, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and suspicious activity.
Patrol Officer (January 2001 – December 2007)
Patrolled assigned areas of operation on foot, by motorcycle, or by patrol car. Responded to radio dispatches, citizen requests for assistance, and investigated suspicious activity or circumstances. Made arrests for law and ordinance violations, escorted prisoners to court, enforced traffic laws, investigated traffic accidents, enforced parking regulations, and investigated major crimes.
●Ranked top 3 of 5 officers for proactive policing during traffic stops, criminal investigations, and placing high-dollar bonds on violent criminals.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Reserve
First Sergeant, Military Police Corps
Supervised and managed a worldwide deployable Military Police Company. Responsible for the health, welfare, morale, safety, professional standards, discipline, training, and combat readiness of 194 servicemembers. Advised the commander on all enlisted personnel issues and special emphasis areas. Oversaw the administrative, supply, maintenance, and training sections of the unit. Accountable for assigned equipment and installation property, valued in excess of $26M without loss or damage.
●Mobilized for active duty in support of operations in Iraq, resulting in mission success and redeployment of personnel and equipment without injury, death, loss, or damage.
●Hand-selected as Chief Instructor for the Military Police School and was directly responsible for 15 Senior Instructors and 15 Junior Instructors, 100 students (per class), and all schoolhouse operations.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Business Management
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Business Management
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Manchester Community College Manchester, CT