Samuel Guthrie
1602 Highland Dr. NW Wilson, NC,NC
Summary
Law enforcement professional with commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Wilson Police Department
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Intern
Wilson Police Department
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Assisted in the set up and execution of PAL camps.
- Observed all divisions of the police department.
Delivery Driver
Greenville Produce
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Improved delivery accuracy by diligently checking orders before departure.
- Achieved record of zero accidents through adherence to traffic laws and safety protocols.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of goods to prevent delays and ensure timely deliveries.
- Reduced delivery times by optimizing route planning, demonstrating efficiency in daily operations.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Summer Camp Counselor
Wilson Parks and Recreation
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behavior from campers both individually and within group settings.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Supervised and engaged campers in a variety of recreational activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Hunt High
Greenville, NC05-2022
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Patience and empathy
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Police reports
- Crime prevention
- Radar speed measurement
- Patrol
Certification
- Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification - Wilson Community College
- RADAR Certified August 2024.
- CPR/AED Certification
- North Carolina Driver's License
Physical Fitness Award
I achieved the third fastest POPAT time in 2023.
Timeline
Police Officer
Wilson Police Department
05.2023 - Current
Intern
Wilson Police Department
05.2022 - 08.2022
Delivery Driver
Greenville Produce
04.2020 - 03.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Wilson Parks and Recreation
06.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Hunt High
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