I am a highly motivated, charismatic leader seeking to utilize my military and civilian expertise in law enforcement, security, intelligence collection, and training to obtain a executive or managerial position, that allows me to motivate and create team members who are 100% capable for an organization at all times.
I am a highly motivated, charismatic leader seeking to utilize my military and civilian expertise in law enforcement, security, intelligence collection, and training to obtain a executive or managerial position, that allows me to motivate and create team members who are 100% capable for an organization at all times.
1. CLAYTON JAMES AMMERMAN
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ♦ DETECTIVE
LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of Corporal in the Laurel PoliceDepartment by utilizing my extensive
comprehension of the multi-faceted law enforcement field. To contribute my unwavering enthusiasm and
leadership proficienciesto create a positive image of the Laurel PoliceDepartment and a safe environment
for the community.
EDUCATION
PRINCE GEORGE ‘S COUNTY COMPARATIVE COMPLIANCE ACADEMY 2008
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OFPENNSYLVANIA 2007
Municipal PoliceOfficerEducation and Training Commission
Completed 750 hour basic law enforcement police academy
BACHELOR OFSCIENCE LockHavenUniversity,LockHaven Pennsylvania 2005
Major in Criminal Justice
Member of Criminal JusticeClub
Internship hosted by Centre County Sheriff’s Office in Bellefonte, PA
MILITARY SERVICE
STAFF SERGEANT April2006 - Present
CHARLIE COMPANY,2ND 112 INFANTRY,56th STRYKER BRIGADE
PENNSYLVANIAARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Primary Military Occupational Specialty: 11Bravo(Infantry)
Serve as acting Platoon Sergeant (April 2015 to present) of a Stryker equipped Infantry platoon
consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and fourStryker vehicles.
Responsible forthe maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $8 million
dollars.
Responsible forthe training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations
with a focuson MOUT,limited visibility training, combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare,
morale, conduct,forceprotection and the well-being of their families.
Granted and maintains a Secret Security Clearance
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOMVETERAN September 2008 - September 2009
CAMP LIBERTY,IRAQ
Collaborated with(HUMINT) Human Intelligence, Battalion and Brigade level S2 (Intelligence
Units) and Company Level Intelligence Units to provide daily operations for the commander to
support missions and intelligence collection.
Providedintelligence for combat security patrols with the most current enemy TTP’s (Tactics,
Techniques, Procedures),SIGACTS (Significant Activity)in the region and the Commanders
intelligence focusfor the patrol.
Responsible forover $2,000,000 in intelligence, including secret and top secret information, HIIDE
(Handheld Interagency Identification Detection Equipment) devices, BATS (Biometrics Automated
Toolset System) System, and Cell Brite equipment used to download subjects cellular devices.
Coordinated effortswith high ranking officialswithin the Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police,SOI (Sons of Iraq)
and City Council members.
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Recognized by JRTC (Joint Readiness Training Center) and NTC (National Training Center)
commanders forthe teams’ initiative and performance of duty during the deployment train up and
commanders recommended the Intelligence Teams SOP to be implemented in future rotations.
Involvedin more than 50 combat patrols during personal time, facilitating increased fire power for
platoon combat patrols and management of the “hands on” and “eyes on” intelligence collectionfor
the Intelligence Cell.
MILITARY TRAINING
Pennsylvania National Guard Counterdrug Unit PreventionLeader Course 2010 – Present
o Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania
o Aid in planning, implementing and executing the Department of the Army Substance Abuse
Program testing
Basic Combatives Training Course 2013
o Combatives Training UnitFort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania
Warrior Leader Course 011-12 (Leadership Development Course)
o Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania 2012
o Commandant’s List Graduate
Army Infantry Basic Training 2006
o Fort Benning, Georgia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DETECTIVE March2012 - Present
LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIALCRIMES UNIT
Responsible forinvestigating drug and narcotic related incidents, prescription frauds, prostitution,
asset forfeiture cases and other crimes in the City of Laurel.
Compose operational plans forSpecial Crimes Unit and Emergency Response Team in support of
the Special Crime Unit’s investigations and operational success
Function in an undercover capacity on frequent occasions to procure illegal controlled substances,
gather intelligence and provide safety of fellow officers.
Cultivate and maintain various relationships with confidential informants, providing leads to
investigation, search warrants and arrests.
Manage thousands of dollars in asset forfeiture.
Authored numerable search warrants and subpoena requests leading to substantial arrests and
defendant convictions.
Assisted ATF (AlcoholTobaccoFirearms) and DEAwith T3 Federal investigations conducting
surveillance, authoring operational plans, monitoring phone calls and reporting quality information
throughout the region.
PRIVATE FIRSTCLASS/POLICE OFFICER April 2008 - March 2012
LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT
PATROLDIVISION
Accountable forcalls for service and public safety while maintaining a proactive approach to
deterring crime, enforcinglaws and conducting preliminary investigations.
Instructed new officersin policing techniques, criminal laws, traffic laws and safety, and
jurisdictional boundaries as a Field Training Officer.
Completed thorough and accurate incident, arrest, property and accident reports.
DEPUTY SHERIFF November 2007 - March 2008
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CENTRE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA Bellefonte,PA
Screened citizens whoentered courthouse and served as the first echelon of safety.
Transported prisoners to courthouse from various correctional institutions.
Maintained security and order during courtroom proceedings.
Collaborated withTransportation Security Administration (TSA) at State College Airport as a
liaison with the Sheriff’s Officeforsecurity and enforcement purposes.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
Assistant Team Leader 2015 - Present
o Assist with supervision of the Emergency Response Team
o Responsible forresolving critical incidents such as barricaded subjects, hostage situations
and any other high priority emergency situations.
o Workwith the team leader to schedule bi-monthly training, secure training locations,
maintain communication with other local SWAT teams regarding training and assisting with
emergency operations and maintain the daily and monthly organization of the Emergency
Response Team.
o Responsible forthe pre-raid briefings and executing the high risk arrest warrants and
search and seizure warrants locatedwith the City of Laurel jurisdiction
o Implemented physical training standards and test for team members
Team Member 2010 - Present
o Participated as member of the entry team
o Acted as the shotgun ballistic breacher and manual breacher
o Responsible fortraining logs, after action reports, vehicle maintenance and physical
training
LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENTTRAINING OFFICER 2011 – Present
Instrumental in formulating the officersafety training curriculum used by the department forall
hired police officersprior to the start of the field training program.
Conduct annual department recertificationrequirements forTaser, ASP baton and O.C. Spray using
classroom instruction, practical application and role playing scenarios.
Implement instruction and evaluate officerson building clearing, traffic stops, handcuffing and
searching techniques, use of force,defensive tactics and activeshooter.
Worked to change, update and implement new policy,guidelines and general orders pertaining to
lethal and less lethal weapons, forceon forcetraining and Taser Axon Camera procedures and
guidelines.
TASER, AXONCAMERA SYSTEM ANDEVIDENCE.COMADMINISTRATOR 2012- Present
Instrumental in the development and maintenance of the Taser Axon Camera program as wellas
creating policy and the current maintenance of the system.
Conduct semi-annual service and download of all departmental Taser X26, X26P and X2 devices.
Responsible forinitial Axon Camera training, issuance and maintenance of all camera equipment
Responsible forthe facilitation of the digital evidence storage practices and creating evidentiary
videos for officersin lieu of court proceedings.
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR 2014- Present
Assist in all firearms training with classroom instruction, practicalapplication, range operations,
tower duties, line safety officerand any remedial shooting.
MEMBER OF THE CEREMONIAL HONOR GUARDUNIT 2010- Present
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FIELD TRAININGOFFICER 2011– 2012
REMINGTON 870 ARMORER 2015-Present
VICE PRESIDENT, LAURELFRATERNALORDER OF POLICE LODGE 11, INC. 2014– Present
TREASURER, LAURELFRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE 11, INC. 2011 – 2014
DEPARTAMENTAL TRAINING
2015 OpTac International SWAT TacticalCommand and Critical Incident Management
2015 Forceon ForceScenario Instructor
2015 Center forDomestic Preparedness Field Force Operations
2015 Terrorism Response Tactics:Basic Active Shooter Level 1 Response
2015 Victory First Advanced Patrol Carbine Operations
2015 John E.Reid and Associates the Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation
2014 SABE Law Enforcement Aerosol ProjectorsInstructor Course
2014 MPCTCDefensive Tactics Instructor Course
2014 MPCTCFirearms Instructor Course (Pistol and Shotgun)
2014 ASP Expandable Baton and HandcuffingCertification Course
2014 Maryland Top Gun XII Investigating and Prosecuting Drug Cases
2013 MPCTCGeneral Instructor Course
2013 PrinceGeorge’s County Basic Investigator School
2013 Combined TacticalSystems Ballistic Breaching
2013 Law Enforcement Officer’sBill of Rights by Maryland PoliceTraining Commission
2013 Role of the Undercoverby Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
2012 Taser X26, X2, X26P and Axon Flex Controlled Electronic Weapon
2011 Field Training OfficerProgram by Maryland PoliceTraining Commission
2011 PrinceGeorge’s County Emergency Services Team SWATSchool Graduate
2010 Ceremonial Honor Guard Unit Training by Easton Police Department
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Prince George’s County Association of PoliceChief’s Investigator of the Year (2014)
Laurel PoliceDepartment Investigator of the Year (2014)
Unit Citation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Award of Merit (2010, 2012, 2014)
Service Award (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015)
Laurel PoliceDepartment PoliceOfficerof the Year (2011)
City of Laurel EmployeePolice Officerof the Year Award (2011)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake withSt. Francis of Assisi Parish, in Fulton Maryland
Volunteer - St. Francis of Assisi Parish Annual Christmas Bazaar
Participant - Maryland Special OlympicsLaw EnforcementTorch Run
Participant - Maryland Special OlympicsCops on Rooftops
Participant - Maryland Special OlympicsDeep Creek Dunk
Participant - Maryland Special OlympicsTip a Cop
Instructor – Laurel PoliceDepartment Explorers Program
Instructor – Laurel PoliceDepartment Cops Camp
Participant – Laurel PoliceDepartment National Night Out (Emergency Response Team)