Joseph Devlin
Lincoln University
Summary
Proactive police officer with expertise in enforcing laws and conducting thorough investigations. Known for strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to effective crime prevention and community safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer-Corporal
Oxford Borough Police Officer
Oxford
06.2022 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations through proactive patrolling and community engagement.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and maintaining public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal proceedings.
- Trained junior officers on departmental policies, procedures, and effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to develop crime prevention strategies and community programs.
- Participated in community outreach efforts to build trust and promote safety initiatives.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations and information sharing.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
Police Patrol Officer
Oxford Borough Police Department
Oxford
03.2005 - 06.2022
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and community trust.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for appropriate action.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of laws.
- Enforced local ordinances related to noise control, parking violations and other misdemeanors.
- Collaborated with community members to address safety concerns and build relations.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crime scenes.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for documentation.
- Testified in court proceedings regarding facts observed while performing duties as a patrol officer.
- Participated in training exercises designed to improve police tactics and response times.
Police Patrol Officer-PT
Kennett Square Borough
Kennett Square
09.2007 - 12.2020
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and community trust.
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for appropriate action.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations such as domestic disturbances, robberies, assaults.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of laws.
- Enforced local ordinances related to noise control, parking violations and other misdemeanors.
- Collaborated with community members to address safety concerns and build relations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all incidents encountered while on duty.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for documentation.
- Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness concerning facts observed while performing duties as a patrol officer.
Police Patrol Officer
West Fallowfield Township
Cochranville
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for appropriate action.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and community trust.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of laws.
- Enforced local ordinances related to noise control, parking violations and other misdemeanors.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all incidents encountered while on duty.
- Testified in court proceedings as an expert witness concerning facts observed while performing duties as a patrol officer.
Education
Municipal Act 120
Delaware County Police Academy
Marble, PA06-2002
Skills
- Firearms Training
- Crisis intervention
- Situation assessment
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Policy development
- Training and development
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
Timeline
Police Officer-Corporal
Oxford Borough Police Officer
06.2022 - Current
Police Patrol Officer
West Fallowfield Township
02.2017 - 03.2019
Police Patrol Officer-PT
Kennett Square Borough
09.2007 - 12.2020
Police Patrol Officer
Oxford Borough Police Department
03.2005 - 06.2022
Municipal Act 120
Delaware County Police Academy