JAMES R. THOMPSON
Parker,CO
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer TR 8-10
U. S Mint
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The U.S
- Mint Police are responsible for protecting over $100 billion in Treasury and other Government assets stored in facilities located at Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; West Point, NY; Denver, CO; Fort Knox, KY; and our headquarters in Washington, DC
- Base Salary $102,670
- Provided interior and exterior security of the facility, worked in the control room watching multiple cameras
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Screened Mint employees entering and exiting the facility
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- The U.S
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Mint Police are responsible for protecting over $100 billion in Treasury and other Government assets stored in facilities located at Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; West Point, NY; Denver, CO; Fort Knox, KY; and our headquarters in Washington, DC
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Agent (Trainee) GS 9-10
U. S Border Patrol
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: US Border Patrol Academy
- Base Salary $76,154
- Training to become a Border Patrol Agent
- US Border Patrol Academy
Customs and Border Protection Officer GS 12-3
Department Of Homeland Security
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Base Salary $89,973
- FT2 training, unscripted conversation, (2020)
- Joint operations with Border Patrol (I19) Checkpoint
- Communicated with Spanish speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands
- Used variety of law enforcement databases such as TECS and NCIC
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Apprehending violators of state, federal or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that includes surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, Federal, or military law enforcement official
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in high-pressure situations, effectively managing confrontations with non-compliant individuals.
- Conducted surveillance activities in designated areas to deter potential smuggling attempts and monitor suspicious behaviors near the border.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Identified and seized contraband, undeclared merchandise and vehicles or boats containing such merchandise.
Armed Security Officer (Physical Protection Specialist)
Red Five Security
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided protection for foreign Ambassador and family members at their place of residence
- Managed and oversaw access into the protected' residence
- Coordinated with site directors and officers regarding residence entry, safety and preventive maintenance monitor, evaluated and investigated possible unstable individuals who may cause a potential threat to protected
- Acted as a first responder, maintained to any given emergency
- Performed vehicle searches, individual searches, checked IDs of guest or contractors that would visit residence
- Inspected packages that were mailed to the principal and ran them through an x-ray machine
Armed Service Technician
Loomis Armored
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Operated on a two-person team consisting of one armed driver and one armed messenger to transfer large amounts of money/deposits from 45-60 various local banks and businesses per day
- Serviced various types of ATM machines on a set schedule, consisting of replenishing money, retrieving deposits, and balancing the ATM machine
- Sorted and inspected individual bags and boxes ranging in weight from 50-70lbs per item to deliver to customer sites
- Monitored and guarded surroundings at all times to avoid any potential threats
- Increased team efficiency with effective communication, coordination of tasks, and prioritization of workload.
Manager
Marozzi's Pizzeria
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Worked closely with owner to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Worked with daily customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product or service issues
Rifleman, Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2011 - 01.2015
- Trained and supervised a 3-person team on combat and tactical skills, including urban operations and unit specific procedures
- Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Afghanistan, 2014
- Maintained watch and patrolled entry and exit procedures to ensure safety of team members
- Served as a vehicle commander to communicate to other vehicles if there was an immediate threat
- Set up security and ensured that no unauthorized vehicles came in area of soldiers
- Performed vehicle searches and individual searches of locals that would visit the patrol base
- Handcuffed and controlled multiple individuals in a detainment area for further questioning
- Communicated with local elders through an interpreter to gather information and strategic patrol operations
- Marine Expeditionary Unit 1st Battalion 2nd Marines, Spain and Kuwait, 2012
- Trained with Spanish Army in tactics and combat operations
- Remained on standby for Americans in Libya to provide ground intervention and evacuation
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards
- Worked on fire team of 4 people to outmaneuver enemy forces
Education
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
ITT Tech
High Point, NCHigh School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, NC05.1998
Skills
- Team Oversight
- Self-Aid Buddy Care (SABC)
- M4 use
- M249 SAW use
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Customs documentation
- Illegal immigrant prevention
- Weapons smuggling
- Drug Interdiction
- Human Trafficking Interdiction
- Investigative procedures
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and empathy
- Criminal investigations
- Human relations
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Emergency response
- Crime prevention
- Search and seizure laws
Accomplishments
- Combat Life Saver Certification, 2013, Underwent training in applicable planned scenarios to appropriately prepare for and stabilize injuries in combat.
- Weapons Qualifications, M16 Rifle, M4 Carbine, M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon), M240 Bravo, M203 Grenade Launcher and IAR (Infantry Automatic Rifles).
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Police Officer TR 8-10
U. S Mint
11.2023 - Current
Agent (Trainee) GS 9-10
U. S Border Patrol
05.2023 - 09.2023
Customs and Border Protection Officer GS 12-3
Department Of Homeland Security
03.2018 - 05.2023
Armed Security Officer (Physical Protection Specialist)
Red Five Security
09.2016 - 03.2018
Armed Service Technician
Loomis Armored
11.2015 - 09.2016
Manager
Marozzi's Pizzeria
01.2015 - 11.2015
Rifleman, Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
04.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
ITT Tech
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