Law Enforcement, security officer
Resume:
Kokomo, IN *****
************@*****.***
Roy Lee Rogers III
PURPOSE
First and foremost I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to apply for the
position of Police Officer at Purdue University. While my current occupation as
a Union HVAC technician is rewarding, I was definitely more than interested when
I saw the listing for this position. As a youth my sole career interest was in
law enforcement and every activity or skill set that I pursued was related to
that field. After applying to the Indianapolis Police Department three years in
a row (passing the written exam the first year, but no interview; getting
through the physical the second year, but no final interview), I was finally
selected and entered the academy in 2001. While enrolled there, my wife at the
time became pregnant and we unfortunately learned from the first ultrasound that
our daughter would be born with some severe disabilities. The constant doctors
appointments and treatments that followed were too much for me to juggle and as
a result, I resigned from the department to put my family first. I briefly
returned to my position as Co-Manager at LoBills and shortly thereafter was
accepted into the Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship. In the meantime, my
daughter was born and I thank God that her disabilities were far less than
anticipated. I have not and never will regret putting my family first in
everything. My children are almost all grown (my wife and I only have a senior
in high school left at home) and the thought of pursuing a position like this at
this stage in my life is exciting. I have no illusions or romanticized ideas as
to what positions in law enforcement and security work look like, I only have a
desire to serve and help others, aid them in their time of need, provide
strength, stability and hope.
EXPECTATIONS
I am looking for a full time position with competitive pay around $60,000
yearly, but negotiable. Health benefits and a standard retirement similar to or
the same as a PERF retirement plan are preferable, but negotiable. Regular PTO
days and paid vacations are preferable, but negotiable.
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS
● Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
● Ability to effectively communicate and empathize with others.
● Capable of working independently as well as part of a team; self starter.
● Experience at verbally and physically de-escalating potentially violent
situations.
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● Prompt, courteous and clean and presentable while on the job.
● Rarely misses work; dedicated to being on time, nearly perfect
attendance, reliable and dependable.
● Willing to work extra hours and able to work extra shifts if needed.
● Willing to attend additional training if necessary; willing to learn new
things, concepts and ideas within a growing and changing workplace.
WORK HISTORY
Benchmark Mechanical, Local Union 440 - HVAC Service Technician
June 2002 - PRESENT
● Troubleshoot and repair small to large commercial and industrial HVAC
equipment.
● Order material and quote projects.
● Manage, schedule and communicate with customers on a daily basis.
Kokomo Self Defense/PFS (Progressive Fighting Systems) - Owner,
Operator and Chief Instructor
June 2009 - September 2015
● Taught various martial arts, including Taekwondo, BJJ, JKD and Krav Maga
to men, women and children.
● Scheduled and taught all classes, billed and received all payments.
● Scheduled and communicated with customers on a daily basis.
● Taught group classes, private classes and law enforcement and military.
● Worked as an Instructor for PFS to teach various self defense and
personal security courses.
Indianapolis Police Department — Patrol Officer Recruit
January 2002
● Attended the Indianapolis Police Department (now Metro PD) Academy to
learn and train as a Patrol Officer.
Marsh Supermarkets — Numerous Positions
October 1993 - January 2002
● Started as a bagger and worked up to cashier, produce and dairy clerk.
● Night Manager of Pendleton LoBill (a Division of Marsh) from 2000-2001.
● Co-Manager of LoBill of Noblesville from 2001-2002.
EDUCATION
North Central High School, Indianapolis - Diploma
October 1992 - June 1995 (Freshman year and two months of high school spent at
Meade Senior High School, Ft. Meade Maryland)
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Associates of Applied
Sciences
June 2002 - June 2007
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Covenant Theological Seminary — Associates of Biblical Studies
January 2018 - January 2020
AWARDS
● Awarded a Black Belt in Taekwondo from the Academy of Chung Do Kwan,
Grandmaster Jay Park, in December of 1995.
● Perfect Attendance award during Union Apprenticeship (June 2002 - June
2007)
● Chosen as the top HVAC Apprentice in the class to compete in the state
skills contest in June 2007
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
● Licensed Union UA Journeyman Refrigeration Fitter
● EPA CFC Universally Licensed Technician
● Licensed Counterbalance Fork Truck Operator
● Licensed Taekwondo Instructor
● Licensed Phase One JKD Instructor Awarded from Progressive Fighting
Systems and Sifu Paul Vunak, June 2009.
● Licensed Chief Instructor from Justo Dieguez and Andy Norman in KFM.
● Lifetime Indiana License to Carry a Handgun. License #3060529
CLOSING
In conclusion, I believe that I would be a good candidate for this position.
While I admit I lack some of the specialized training required, I believe my
life experience and my communication skills, troubleshooting ability and
willingness to learn are all skills that are transferable and necessary for any
profession. If given the chance and the opportunity, I guarantee you will
receive my maximum effort, my sincere dedication to the job and a work ethic
that I believe is unrivaled. Thank you again for your consideration.
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