Ernest Higginbotham
Largo,MD
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Department Of Army
11.2022 - Current
- Performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations.
- • Patrols Fort Detrick and Forest Glen annex to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce local regulations and laws.
- • Plans and conducts initial investigations of suspicious activities, security breaches, and crimes.
- • Performs fixed post operations located within interior of Fort Detrick and Forest Glen annex.
- • Controls access to sensitive/restricted areas where there is potential for breach of security, public safety or public health.
- • Performs inspections on outgoing personnel and their packages and vehicles at various gates and checkpoints to detect, detain, or cite those who attempt to steal government property.
- • Provides specialized pedestrian and traffic control services in connection with ceremonies, parades, emergency situations, and similar events.
- • Performs traffic duties including directing traffic, issuing tickets/notices for vehicle operation, and parking violations.
- • Coordinates emergency responses between security, fire, and other emergency units, and receives and acts on calls concerning reports of violations or complaints.
Police Officer
National Gallery Of Art
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Enforces Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations and enforces NGA rules and regulations relating to law enforcement.
- Protect NGA complex (buildings and grounds), visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
- Manage and facilitate accidents and crime scenes which includes restricting access to crime scenes; observations, stops, and suspicious person questioning.
- Performs protective services, safeguards Federally owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Police Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Enforced local, state, and Federal laws and regulations, in addition to DoD policies and regulations relating to law enforcement.
- Physically protect Pentagon (buildings and grounds), employees, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserve law and order; and serve as deterrent to crime and other violations of law, rules, and regulations.
- Performed protective services, security, and access control to Pentagon and other buildings in National Capital region occupied by PFPA employees, government equipment, and property.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Metropolitan Police Department
02.2009 - 02.2013
- Prevented potential criminal activity by maintaining visible presence within assigned patrol areas and engaging with citizens to foster sense of security.
- Efficiently resolved conflicts between citizens through mediation, helping to prevent escalation into more serious incidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
Education
Master of Arts - Business And Organizational Security Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD08.2005
Timeline
Police Officer
Department Of Army
11.2022 - Current
Police Officer
National Gallery Of Art
08.2016 - 11.2022
Police Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
02.2013 - 08.2016
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Metropolitan Police Department
02.2009 - 02.2013
Master of Arts - Business And Organizational Security Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Bowie State University
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