Police Officer Resume Example

POLICE OFFICER RESUME TEMPLATE (TEXT FORMAT)

SUMMARY

Police Officer dedicated to saving lives, increasing community safety and decreasing crime rates. Five years in law enforcement with experience in assisting citizens, investigating accidents, conducting routine patrols and investigating felony and misdemeanor crimes.

EDUCATION

NE Police Academy, Omaha, NE

SKILLS

• Expert in State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and policy. 
• Understanding of worker’s compensation laws and Insurance Laws. 
• Able to remain calm in challenging or dangerous situations. 
• Ability to work in small teams and take a leadership role when appropriate. 
• Effective communication and presentation skills to small and large groups. 
• Ability to organize projects and prioritize activities for successful completion.

WORK EXPERIENCE

POLICE OFFICER  

La Vista Police Department, La Vista, NE

Fab. 2017 – Present      

Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to carry out enforcement responsibilities. Analyze and disseminate intelligence information and data rapidly and apply a practical knowledge of the laws, concepts, operational practices and law enforcement methods and techniques to independently perform duties as assigned by the agency. Accountable for working autonomously in operations that would conceal my role as a police officer to include narcotics operations and community crime prevention stings. Responsible for responding to calls, develop cases and conduct interviews or interrogations through the aid of NCIC, and make apprehensions and arrests. Additional responsibilities include, prepare cases and appear as a professional witness in court, exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms, participate in training and qualification exercises routinely. Prepare reports and write other documents that deal with the collection, protection and recording of evidence, the presentation of testimony, and the retention of informational materials concerning illegal activities and practices encountered during routine activities.

POLICE OFFICER

Omaha Police Department, Omaha, NE

Apr. 2014 – Apr. 2017  

Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Accountable for working autonomously in operations that would conceal my role as a police officer to include narcotics operations, undercover assignments to include maintaining confidential informants and executing search warrants. Deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous and tactful manner in their detention and control or interrogation, and work to promote effective community outreach programs and public relations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court and completing reports/forms as well as routine paperwork.

Good Skills to Include on Police Officer Resume

1. Maintain high level of confidentiality and professional attitude.
2.  Capable of analyzing situations and find the best out of many possible conclusions.
3. Transform initiatives into new working practices.
4. Criminal law knowledge.
5. Calm in emergency situations.