Training Human Resources

JAMES A. POPE P.O. Box **** ▪ Montgomery, TX *****

Home: 713-***-**** ▪ ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Hold Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (T.C.L.E.O.S.E.) Instructor's License

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Seasoned and versatile law enforcement professional with extensive experience in managing and training teams in law enforcement, personal security, tactical operations and safety. Proven dedication to protecting and serving municipality residents and property through the investigatory precision in the enforcement of prevailing laws and ordinances. Strong combination of law enforcement and incident investigation knowledge with excellent interview and report generation skills. Assisted with emergency operations and evacuation during eight major hurricanes.

 Patrol Protocols  Division Operations  Executive Force Protection

 Law Enforcement Instructor  Small Unit tactics  Detention Facility Management

 Human Resources  Operations/Administration  Military Operations/Tactics

 Logistics Expertise  Investigation Skills  Special Operations (SpcOps)

~ Notable Awards and Honors ~

 Harris County Sheriff’s Department: Supervisor of the Year – Honor Guard

 Harris County Sheriff’s Office, New York City 9-11 Presentation Unit.

 Life Saving Award - Harris County Sheriff’s Department.

 Unit Award - Harris County Sheriff’s Department: 1990 World Economic Summit, President of Italy Protection Detail.

 Traffic Management Award: Motorist Assistance Program – United States Department of Transportation.

 Texas Department of Transportation (T.D.O.T.), Texas Transportation Institute (T.T.I.) - Recognition for M.A.P.

 The Greater Houston Transportation and Emergency Management Center- Houston Tran Star.

 National Night Out Award - Texas Gulf Coast Crime Prevention Association of Houston / Harris County.

 Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney’s Office - Red Ribbon Train Ride.

 Harris Count Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, Unit Citation.

 Received honorable mention from the Houston 100 Club for highest number of felony arrests.

 Employee Safety Recognition Award – 23 years, Harris County.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CENTER POLICE DEPARTMENT – CENTER, TX 2009 – PRESENT

DETECTIVE

Investigate major crimes while enforcing federal, state and municipal laws, codes and ordinances. Provide technical assistance with homicides, sudden deaths, sexual assaults, robberies, burglaries, narcotics, fraud, and other offenses. Analyze crime scenes to gather physical evidence. Identify and take statements from witnesses, victims, and suspects. Assist in case preparation for court; prepare case summaries and inform prosecuting authorities of the body of evidence available. Arrange technical assistance from specialists in the areas of identification, ballistics, laboratory analysis, and toxicology.

 Played a key role in the arrest of a suspect implicated in a 1999 cold case homicide.

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – HOUSTON, TX 1980 – 2008

Harris County’s is the 3rd largest sheriff’s office in the U.S., protecting and serving 3.6 million residents in the Houston area over 1700 square miles.

DETECTIVE/SERGEANT, COMMAND LEVEL  2005 – 2008

Supervised 35 sergeants, 450 deputies/detention officers and 4000+ prisoners and detainees while overseeing all facets of daily command operations.

Law Enforcement/Operations - Developed the division’s short and long-term strategic plans with emphasis on standard organizational and operational procedures and practices. Provided command and control, staff planning, administration, logistical services and custody for the operation of a prison facility. Acted as liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, along with fire/rescue agencies and the community. Conducted and reviewed criminal and in-house investigations. Testified in court cases.

Human Resources/Administration - Conducted IAD internal employee investigations regarding complaints of abuse and misconduct. Created daily watch schedules and managed payroll records. Prepared the annual budget and staffing projections. Managed HR documents that included medical, HIPPA, employment, EEOC, and worker’s compensation. Trained supervisors and subordinates; conducted annual performance reviews. Provided general arrest information to the public. Ensured compliance for self assessment standards for Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (C.A.L.E.A.)

 Updated and distributed departmental policies, directives, and emergency operation procedures.

 Maintained crisis / emergency response plans, which included implementation and training.

 Developed the detention facility’s emergency disaster plan.

 Implemented a successful mandatory overtime policy.

 Conducted Sergeants F.T.O. supervisor training.

DETECTIVE/SERGEANT, LEVEL III (LOGISTICS COMMAND DIVISION)  2003 – 2005

Managed the daily tasks and projects of up to 107 sergeants, deputies/detention officers and civilian clerks. Consulted with shift commander and enforced performance, training, appearance and conduct policies. Oversaw operation of AFIS, computer data entry, along with national, state and local data systems. Supervise 24-hour probable cause court proceedings. Approved criminal and in-house offense reports. Supervised administration of division budget issues. Supervised the custody and court seizure of equipment for law enforcement use. Supervised unified shift schedules and operations, which included 8, 10 and 12-hour shift assignments.

 Oversaw implementation of the computer payroll entry system.

 Supervised installation, maintenance, and administration of the Voice, Radio and Data Communication systems.

 Managed/conducted procurement system audits in the government and private sector.

 Initiated the use of thumb print verifiers for monitoring and identifying prisoners.

 Instituted Receiving Operation and Control (ROC) quality control positions to expedite prisoner movement throughout the system.

 Implemented an effective bond/release tracking system and facilitated installation of an automated cash kiosk for cash bonds. Spearheaded investigation and prosecution of cash bond thefts.

 Developed successful clerical employee compensation incentives that notably raised productivity and morale.

 Received several departmental supervision and recognition awards, along with excellent performance evaluations.

Additional Harris County Sheriff’s Office Positions

Detective/Sergeant, Level III, Logistics Command Bureau, Transportation Division  2002 – 2003

Detective/Sergeant, Level II, Field Operations Bureau, Special Operations Division, Field Training Sergeant  1994 – 2002

Detective/Sergeant, Level II, Patrol Bureau, District/Shift Supervisor  1992 – 1994

Detective/Sergeant, Level I, Detention Bureau, 701 Jail Shift Supervisor  1991 – 1992

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Criminal Justice (36 credit hours)  University of Houston – Houston, TX

Attained more than 3000 hours of advanced training.

Law Enforcement  Harris County Sheriff’s Office Academy

 Selected as academy “Top Gun”.

Select Additional Training

 National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor  (T.C.L.E.O.S.E) Law enforcement instructor

 Glock Pistol Armor  Taser X-26 certified

 Combat Shotgun Instructor  Managing Criminal Investigations

 Homicide Investigation Training  Racial Profiling

 Advanced (SWAT) Special Weapons and Tactics  Smith & Wesson, M&P Pistol Armor

 Law Enforcement Generalist, CIVPOL, United Nations Mission in Kosovo, UNMIK  (T.C.L.E.O.S.E) Master Peace Officer License

 AR-15 Rifle Platform Armor  Law Enforcement Civil Liability Issues Training

 Investigative and Interview Techniques  Texas Auto Vehicle Theft Investigation Training

 (B.O.J.) State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training  First Aid/CPR

 (T.C.L.E.O.S.E) Master Jailers License  Street Level Narcotics Investigations

CERTIFICATIONS

 Basic/Commercial Crime Prevention Inspector  WMD/Terrorism for Emergency First Responders

 Field Training Supervisor  Pressure Point Control / Defense Tactics (PPCT)

 Tactical Patrol Operations  Narcotic Identification and Investigation

 WMD Threat & Risk Assessment Course

 Field Training Officer (F.T.O.)  First Line Supervision

 Violent Death Investigation for First Responders

 Cultural Diversity  Family Violence

 Emergency Vehicle Operations  Sexual Assault identification

 Child Abuse identification  Sex Offender Recognition

 Less Lethal Impact Device Certification  Terrorism Response/ Tactics and Procedures

 National Incident Command training

 Building Entry and Searches  Racial Profiling

(Exhaustive training and certification list available upon request)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 Harris County Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge #39

 Harris County Deputies Organization

 Harris County Deputy Sheriff’s Union #154

 National Rifle Association, Law Enforcement Instructors

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Word  MS Excel  NCIC  TCIC  CAD

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 32nd degree, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J, U.S.A. (Houston)

 3rd degree, Master Mason, Garden Oaks Masonic Lodge #1306

 Harris County Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge #39 (Charter member, Chairman of Trustees, 1994-1999)

 Texas State Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police: (Texas State Delegate, 1995, 1997, 1999 / Budget Committee Chairman, 1997, 1999 / Grievance and Expansion Committee, 2009, 2010)

 National Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police (National Delegate, 1996-1999)

 Harris County Deputies Organization member (15 years)

 Harris County Deputy Sheriff’s Union #154 member (20 years)

 Harris County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard member (15 years)

 American Legion (assisting disabled veterans)

 Veterans of Foreign Wars (assisting disabled veterans)

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