Michael Nelson
San Diego
Summary
Being a police officer was my passion. I find tremendous fulfillment from being of service to others in need. My future goals and desires have transformed to want to pursue an education of knowledge in aiding and counseling others who are in need of help. I left police work with dignity and a lot of life experience and decided towards an alternate career choice, better focused more on healing and mental health in a therapeutic setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pool Technician
GL Pools
San Diego, CA
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Maintained pool cleanliness through regular vacuuming, skimming, and chemical balancing.
- Assisted in diagnosing equipment issues and performing repairs on pumps and filters.
- Educated clients on proper pool maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Police Officer
Sacramento Police Department
Sacramento, CA
01.2018 - 07.2025
- Enforced traffic laws to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and support.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Interacted with people undergoing psychological distress and various mental health conditions, on occasion placing individuals on 72-Hour psych holds and facilitated transports of patients to hospitals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained in advanced tactical medicine by Sacramento Fire Department Paramedic in annual course cirtifications.
Sheet Metal Worker
Galvaknite Sheetmetal Solutions
Petaluma, CA
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Fabricated and installed custom sheet metal components to meet project specifications.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Casa Grande High School
Petaluma, CA05.2013
Accomplishments
-Recipient of the Sacramento Police Department Life Saving Award, including a citation from a licensed Trauma Medical Doctor located at Kaiser Hospital in South Sacramento for rendering medical aid to a juvenile gunshot victim.
-Attended Institutes of Health in San Diego, CA for 4.5 months. A First Responder Institute educating the individual on health and wellness, Post Traumatic Stress, the science behind trauma and it's affect on the body and brain,
Timeline
Pool Technician
GL Pools
02.2026 - 05.2026
Police Officer
Sacramento Police Department
01.2018 - 07.2025
Sheet Metal Worker
Galvaknite Sheetmetal Solutions
05.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science -
Casa Grande High School