Charles Yarick
Harding
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional prepared for this role. Expertise in ensuring public safety, conducting thorough investigations, and maintaining law and order. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and community engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrolman
Avoca Borough
09.2022 - Current
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance professional skills, maintain physical fitness and stay current on departmental policies and procedures.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Patrolman
Hughestown Borough
05.2021 - Current
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations, sharing information for improved results.
- Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported crimes, collecting critical information and following leads to successful arrests.
- Mentored new recruits sharing expertise from years of experience resulting in well-trained officers prepared for various scenarios faced while patrolling.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Deputy Sheriff
Luzerne County Sheriff's Department
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
- Testified effectively in court, presenting clear evidence that contributed to successful case outcomes.
- Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Patrolman
Forest City
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations, sharing information for improved results.
- Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported crimes, collecting critical information and following leads to successful arrests.
- Mentored new recruits sharing expertise from years of experience resulting in well-trained officers prepared for various scenarios faced while patrolling.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal
Patrolman
Jackson Township Police Dept
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations, sharing information for improved results.
- Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported crimes, collecting critical information and following leads to successful arrests.
- Mentored new recruits sharing expertise from years of experience resulting in well-trained officers prepared for various scenarios faced while patrolling.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal
- Participated in training exercises to enhance professional skills, maintain physical fitness and stay current on departmental policies and procedures.
Patrolman
Dupont Borough Police
10.2007 - 05.2018
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Assisted in traffic control during special events and incidents, ensuring smooth flow and public safety.
- Improved community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear accounts of cases handled and supporting evidence gathered.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations, sharing information for improved results.
- Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.
- Enforced traffic laws through routine stops, issuing citations or warnings as appropriate based on observed violations.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported crimes, collecting critical information and following leads to successful arrests.
- Mentored new recruits sharing expertise from years of experience resulting in well-trained officers prepared for various scenarios faced while patrolling.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Education
No Degree - Act 120
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA03-2007
High School Diploma -
Wyoming Area
Exeter, PA06-2004
Skills
- Integrity and ethics
- Self-defense tactics
- Law enforcement
- Community policing
- Crime scene investigation
- Patrol techniques
- Vehicle operation
- Emergency response
- Arrest procedures
- Traffic control
- Drug identification
- Firearms proficiency
- Street patrol
- Crime prevention
- Investigative skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Firearms handling
- Incident documentation
- Search and seizure procedures
- Police reports
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Instructor Certification – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - American Red Cross.
- Field Sobriety Testing Certification - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification - Various State Law Enforcement Agencies.
Timeline
Patrolman
Avoca Borough
09.2022 - Current
Patrolman
Hughestown Borough
05.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Luzerne County Sheriff's Department
01.2021 - 10.2022
Patrolman
Forest City
01.2021 - 03.2022
Patrolman
Jackson Township Police Dept
02.2014 - 05.2020
Patrolman
Dupont Borough Police
10.2007 - 05.2018
No Degree - Act 120
Lackawanna College
High School Diploma -
Wyoming Area
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