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Police Officer Resume Sample

By Jamie Thork, Monster contributor

If you’re patrolling the job market for a dependable career, law enforcement is a solid choice. A comprehensive police officer resume can help you be considered for top jobs. For resume writing tips, view this sample resume for a police officer that resume expert Kim Isaacs created below.

You'll see how we listed three columns of police officer resume skills, but then we gave examples of those skills in action and used numbers wherever possible. Let potential employers know the size of your patrol area and your precinct, and highlight any outstanding accomplishments you had on the job. This is a smart strategy for writing a compelling police officer resume—entry-level through senior-level and every rank in between.

Police Officer Resume Template

Gloria Flores
Sometown, OK 55555 |(555) 555-5555 | gf@somedomain.com

Experienced Police Officer

CLEET-Certified Peace Officer and member of the Sometown, OK municipal police force

  • Community-oriented public servant deeply committed to protecting lives, citizens and property through rapid emergency response, diligent crime-prevention efforts and high-visibility public safety initiatives.
  • Known for building mutual trust and cross-cultural ties with ethnically and socioeconomically diverse populations. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Police Skills

  • Police Patrol Operations
  • Community Relations
  • Crime Scene Preservation
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
  • Traffic Stops and Accident Investigations
  • Search and Seizure Regulations
  • Suspect Booking and Interrogations
  • Emergency Response
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Weapons Handling
  • Incident Report Writing

Law Enforcement Experience

ABC POLICE DEPARTMENT (Sometown, OK) | Police Officer, 20xx to Present

Perform police patrols of 35-sq.-mile township comprised of urban, suburban and farming areas. Enforce state and city laws and ordinances; investigate crimes; apprehend criminal offenders; maintain public peace and safety; lead public service programs; and prepare and file written reports.

  • Displayed sound judgement under pressure in life-threatening situations and other emergency scenarios.
  • Named “Rookie of the Year” in 20xx for highest number of traffic citations and drug/DUI arrests by a first-year officer. Honored with multiple commendations for heroic acts and police duty excellence for preserving public safety, fighting crime and preventing loss of life.
  • Responded to police station- and 911-dispatched calls involving traffic incidents, emergencies and criminal activity, including homicide, domestic violence, assault/battery, theft, burglary, drug trafficking and vandalism.
  • Worked with patrol partner and other first responders to assess scenes, ensure victim/public safety, apprehend suspected criminal offenders, secure crime scenes and conduct preliminary investigations.
  • Leveraged fluency in Spanish and understanding of Latin American culture to strengthen police-community relations with area’s Hispanic population.
  • Assisted Police Chief in developing and presenting proposal to City Council that procured $55K for the purchase of state-of-the-art body-cameras for Sometown police officers.

Education

Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training (CLEET) - Certified Peace Officer

CLEET Police Academy Highlights: Law Enforcement, High-Speed Pursuit, Firearms Training, Sexual Assault, Traffic Accident and Criminal Investigations, Sobriety Test Administration, First Aid and CPR Certification
DEF HIGH SCHOOL (Sometown, OK) - High School Diploma

Memberships

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) – Sometown, OK Chapter
International Association of Women Police (IAWP)
Oklahoma Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE)

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