Dave Lazarus
Port of Spain,POS
Summary
As a law enforcement professional with a background in psychology, I value a work environment that supports employee well-being and job satisfaction. I believe that fostering positive interpersonal relationships—enhanced through appropriate social engagement—strengthens organizational cohesion and performance.
I maintain a research-driven approach to identifying and applying best practices that support professional growth and institutional success. My commitment is to cultivate a workplace culture that inspires engagement, development, and alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
10.1998 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Security Officer
National Maintainance Training and Security
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Supermarket Attendant
Joseph's Supermarket Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1992
- Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and guest experience.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for guests through regular inspection and cleaning tasks.
- Executed daily tasks such as restocking supplies, processing payments, and assisting customers with questions or concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner, demonstrating professionalism and empathy.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with guests.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
- Creating promotional and marketing advertisements.
Construction Laborer
Private Contractors
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Contributed to successful project completions through diligent execution of assigned tasks, such as excavation and demolition work.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psycology (Special)
University of The West Indies
St Augustine10-2025
No Degree - Professional Development
Trinidad And Tobago Police Service
Port-Of-Spain01-2025
No Degree - Certificate in Psychology
University of The West Indies
Open Campus11-2018
No Degree - Introduction To Psycology
University of The West Indies
Open Campus07-2016
CXC & GCE
South East Port-of-Spain Secondary School
Port-of-Spain06-2013
No Degree - CXC
Northeastern College
Sangre Grande06-1983
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical fitness
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Police reports
- Law enforcement
- Emergency response
- Cultural awareness
- Courtroom testimony
- Search and seizure laws
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime prevention
Timeline
Police Officer
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
10.1998 - Current
Security Officer
National Maintainance Training and Security
01.1992 - 01.1998
Supermarket Attendant
Joseph's Supermarket Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1992
Construction Laborer
Private Contractors
01.1986 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Psycology (Special)
University of The West Indies
No Degree - Professional Development
Trinidad And Tobago Police Service
No Degree - Certificate in Psychology
University of The West Indies
No Degree - Introduction To Psycology
University of The West Indies
CXC & GCE
South East Port-of-Spain Secondary School
No Degree - CXC
Northeastern College
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