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Leonard Nelson

217 Seaview Way, Old Harbour Glades, Old Harbour P.O

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated former Police Officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force, skilled in community engagement and patrol planning. Proven ability to build trust within communities while effectively enforcing laws and ensuring public safety. Experienced in self-defense and adept at responding to emergencies, enhancing safety in high-risk situations.

Work History

Police Officer

Jamaica Constabulary Force
2014 - 2022
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.

Police Officer

Island Special Constabulary Force
1995 - 2014
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.

Correctional Officer

Correctional Services
1986 - 1995
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.

Security Officer

Vanguard Security Limited
1983 - 1986
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.

Education

Police Motor Driving School
01-2005

National Police College
St. Catherine

Island Special Constabulary Force Inservice Training
01-2004

Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement
01-2004

Rural Agricultural Development Authority
01-1993

Correctional Services Staff Training Center
01-1987

Skills

  • Self-defense training
  • Patrol planning
  • Human relations
  • Community engagement
  • Community relations

Timeline

Police Officer

Jamaica Constabulary Force
2014 - 2022

Police Officer

Island Special Constabulary Force
1995 - 2014

Correctional Officer

Correctional Services
1986 - 1995

Security Officer

Vanguard Security Limited
1983 - 1986

Police Motor Driving School

National Police College

Island Special Constabulary Force Inservice Training

Caribbean Regional Drug Law Enforcement

Rural Agricultural Development Authority

Correctional Services Staff Training Center

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