Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

J. Justin Ashford

Oakland Police Department
Oakley
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience

Dedicated police officer with proven skills in report writing, conflict de-escalation, and building community relationships. Committed to ensuring public safety and fostering trust within the community. I also conducted background investigations to ensure that the Police Department is hiring qualified candidates.

Work History

Police Officer

4 Years 1 Month
Oakland Police Department | 08.2022 - Current
  • Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Enforced local laws, ensuring public safety and community compliance.
  • Responded to emergency calls, employing quick decision-making in high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to enhance neighborhood policing initiatives.
  • Background Investigations, to ensure that qualified candidates are considered for employment.
  • Feet Coordinator, to ensure vehicle inventory, and to send vehicles for repair.

BART Police

4 Months
BART | 04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Demonstrated self-motivation by consistently completing tasks on time.
  • Thrived in fast-paced environments by maintaining focus under pressure.
  • Effectively collaborated with team members while also working independently.
  • Quickly learned new tasks and adapted to changing work environments.
  • Ensure that the public feels safe while riding the train by conducting high visibility train rides, and when needed enforce laws.

Police Officer

9 Years 7 Months
Oakland Police Department | 09.2012 - 04.2022
  • Developed crime prevention strategies, focusing on reducing incidents in targeted areas.
  • Engaged with community members to build trust and foster positive relationships between police and residents.
  • Provided training to new officers on departmental procedures and best practices.
  • Prepared detailed reports for court proceedings, maintaining accuracy and clarity in documentation.
  • High visibility assignments either walking or riding a bicycle, while also volunteering for community meetings to provide a voice for the department while also listening to immediate concerns, and provide guidance when necessary.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Heald School of Technology | Concord, CA | 04-2001

I enrolled with Heald College to pursue a career in the computer field. I took the basic course study and graduated with a 3.2 GPA. While going to school I obtained a position as an IT Professional for a call center in Antioch, CA. I worked for the same director from 1999 to 2012 with two different companies.

Skills

Background investigations
Ethical decision-making
Crisis management
Relationship management
Conflict de-escalation
Field training officer

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • POST Certified - Field Training Officer
  • POST Certified - Background Investigator

Timeline

Police Officer

Oakland Police Department
08.2022 - CurrentRead More

BART Police

BART
04.2022 - 08.2022Read More

Police Officer

Oakland Police Department
09.2012 - 04.2022Read More

Heald School of Technology

Associate of Science from Computer Science
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J. Justin Ashford