Donald Hofsommer
Scranton
Summary
Veteran Police Officer dedicated to serving the community, saving lives, and protecting the public. Over 25 years in law enforcement, with experience in assisting citizens, crash investigations, and conducting all routine patrols. Obtained extensive specialized trainings and certifications that have been both implemented in my daily duties. there for, I was able to pass on my knowledge and training to other members within the department. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrolman
Scranton Police Department
Scranton, PA
12.2000 - Current
- Patrol designated areas in Scranton on foot, on bicycles, and in patrol cars.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
- Secured and controlled crowds at parades, concerts and major events within the city.
- Prepared cases for trail and appear and testify in court as a witness.
- conducted field sobriety test.
- Highway unit which responds to all car related incidents, issuing parking tickets, towing vehicles and responding to car accidents.
- Mediate domestic disputes and disturbances.
- Respond to emergency call outs with the Special Operations Group.
- Executed numerous traffic stops for drug interdiction.
- Organize and record facts to prepare for incident reports.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure in life threatening situations and other emergency scenarios.
- Provided training to new officers.
- Grievance officer for police union.
- Extensive knowledge with labor laws, policies and disciplinary action.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Lead the department Taser program from the implementation of Taser 7 to Taser 10
- Lead the department transition, fitting , and testing period for the city issued bullet resistant vests.
- Assisted in the purchase, testing , and acquisition of LL, Gas, and ammunition for the department.
Community Corrective
Lackawanna County Community Corrections
Scranton, PA
03.2000 - 12.2000
- Monitored 20 inmates during their work duties outside of the jail.
- Provided job training to inmates.
- Documented daily behaviors.
- Moderate and controlled arguments and intervened to resolve conflicts.
Education
Certificate of Completion -
Lackawanna College, ACT 120 Police Academy
Scranton, PA03-2000
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hannan High School
Scranton, PA06-1997
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Honest
- Empathy and Compassion
- Conflict resolution skills
- Listening and Observing
- Sound judgement
- Strong moral character
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Precision Rifle Operator/ SOG Member
- Field Training Officer
- Lead Taser Instructor
- Lead Pepperball Instructor/ armorer
- Restraint Chair Instructor
- Glock Armorer
- LV1 Crash Investigator
- FEMA Incident Command System
- DWI / SFST Certified
- Woodland Tactical
- Patrol Vehicle CQB
- Motorcycle Safety Certified
- Livescan/ CPIN
- ASP
- Less Lethal Munitions instructor
- Hazmat and Police Response
- NIK Drug Identification
- Complete Traffic Stops
- Police Cyclist
- Active Threat
- Basic Swat Operations
- Prevention of Terrorist Attacks
- Fair and Impartial Policing
- Civil Disturbance Unit Squad Leader
- AR10\15 Armorer
- Stop the bleed medical training
- 40/37mm instructor
Timeline
Patrolman
Scranton Police Department
12.2000 - Current
Community Corrective
Lackawanna County Community Corrections
03.2000 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Bishop Hannan High School
Certificate of Completion -
Lackawanna College, ACT 120 Police Academy