Sample Police Resume

A police resume must showcase a variety of qualities to prove your ability for preventing crimes effectively, and protecting lives and assets. When drafting it, make sure you refer to the job description and include skills that matches with the requirements. Also, highlight your passion for public and community service and enforcing laws. If you have undergone a degree or training program related to this field for professional growth, include them in the resume.

To learn more, consider the given below sample police officer resume and customize yours accordingly.

William H. Rhine
1397 Nickel Road
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone No: 614-847-9893
Email: williamrhine@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Highly-dedicated, energetic, and trained Police Officer with more than 5 years of experience in enforcing state and city laws, serving citizens, responding to crime scenes or accidents and conducting routine monitoring to maintain public peace and keep the people safe and secure. Possess effective communication and problem-solving skills, ability to resolve conflicts, create preventive solutions independently, handle sensitive information, respond to emergencies quickly as well as proficiency in law enforcement techniques, investigative procedures, and related laws.

Summary of Skills:

Excellent knowledge of investigative procedures, and interrogation techniques, judicial procedures, law enforcement principles and practices, legal liabilities related to arrest, protocols for handling sensitive information as well as first aid and CPR techniques
Valid driving license and successful completion of criminal background check, medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening
Strong and quick decision-making skills and ability to remain calm while dealing with high-pressure situations
Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Ability to pay exceptional attention to every detail such as to search crime scenes, or spot suspicious behavior of suspects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid leadership and motivational skills as well as the ability to work well in teams or independently
Strong physical strength required to sit, stand or walk for longer hours as well as work outdoors in all conditions
Ability to safely and effectively operate and handle police equipment and vehicles
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation as well as latest advancements in crime detection and prevention

Work Experience:

Police Officer
LAPD South Community Police Department, Los Angeles, CA
October 2017 - Present

Patrolling an assigned area on foot or a vehicle for preventing crimes
Working with investigators and analysts in assessing circumstances, conditions as well as conducting initial investigations of crime scenes in compliance with relevant legal standards
Gathering information or evidences in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and perpetrators as well as maintaining their records
Making forcible arrests as necessary as well as testifying in courts on criminal and civil matters
Assisting in supervising and training new police officers or recruits in accordance with department policies and regulations and submitting written evaluation of trainee performance to supervisors
Using handguns, shotguns or other firearms in emergency cases, and administering first-aid and CPR on injured,
Investigating road related incidents as well as enforcing traffic laws and issuing penalties for related offenses
Collaborating and maintaining communications with various law enforcement agencies, and community groups as well as assisting in various rescue operations

Police Officer
Clifton Heights Police Department, Los Angeles, CA
March 2015 - September 2017

Conducted investigations and compiled accurate and detailed written reports of criminal acts, traffic accidents, suspicious circumstances while serving as an Officer in Charge
Patrolled assigned areas of the city ensuring compliance with applicable State laws and ordinances as well as safely operated patrol vehicles as required
Delivered presentations to supervisors and community leaders on district drug arrests as well as led several successful anti-drug campaigns
Testified in court to report observations, actions or situations handled or witnessed as well as served warrants and commitments to fulfill court orders
Assisted senior police officers in keeping peace at major local and national events, ceremonies, funerals, strikes or public meetings

Police Officer
Kinston Community Police Department, Los Angeles, CA
December 2013 - February 2015

Secured and processed crime scenes in the absence of investigator as well as interrogated and summarized in writing the statements of suspects, complainants, victims or witnesses
Assisted supervisors in maintaining safe traffic conditions by monitoring traffic, providing escorts, issuing citations for traffic violations as well as investigating accidents
Completed thorough and accurate reports of each incident investigated, every interview conducted as well as arrest made
Actively participated in community events and gave safety training and presentations
Actively responded to calls for first-aid and medical assistance or when a crime was suspected
Communicated with school counselors regarding juvenile offenders as well as mediated domestic violence issues and protected victims from harm

Education:

Police Academy Training
Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center (MLETC), Los Angeles, CA
2013
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice
People Schools of Law, Los Angeles, CA
2011

Reference:

On request.