Sample Résumé, Cover, Acceptance & Decline Letters

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CAREER OBJECTIVE
    Employment with a progressive police department where I can put to use the knowledge I have acquired in the criminal justice field and demonstrate my management, organizational, and human
relation skills and abilities.
 

EDUCATION
    My Community College, Jonesy, Iowa.
Will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice May, 1998.  Currently maintaining a 3.8 GPA.

    My Community College, Odessy, Missouri.
Received an Associate of Arts degree May, 1996.  Graduated with a 3.5 GPA.

    Lincoln County High School, Mainerd, Missouri.   Earned a diploma June, 1994.  Participated in school functions such as the annual homecoming parade as a member of Students Against Drunk Driving.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
    Participated in simulated traffic stops, felony traffic stops, building searches, and hostage situations.
    Learned how to properly conduct investigations, process crime scenes, take fingerprints and lift latent fingerprints.
    Completed an extensive course in firearms training and the use of deadly force.
    Possess knowledge of computers and programs including WordPerfect, MS DOS, dBASE, and Lotus 1-2-3.
    Completed courses in psychology and human relations to obtain a better understanding of human nature.
    Will complete a minimum of 320 hours during a spring internship where I will obtain additional knowledge of the criminal justice profession.
 

PERSONAL DATA
    Am a dependable, hard-working, conscientious person who enjoys photography, fishing and hunting.  Work well with the public and in stressful situations.

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Employment with a progressive police department where I can put to use the knowledge I have acquired in the criminal justice field and demonstrate my management, organizational, and human relation skills and abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a year experience in Law Enforcement as a certified Police Officer in Jones City, Missouri.

Possess knowledge of computers and programs including Windows 95, MS Works, WordPerfect, MS DOS, dBASE and Lotus 1-2-3.

Currently maintain all computer records for the Jones City Police Department and maintain the department web page.

Completed courses in psychology and human relations to obtain a better understanding of human nature, on clandestine labs to enable better recognition of such labs and a refresher course on standardized field sobriety tests to help detect impaired drivers.

WORK HISTORY
Patrolman, Jones City Police Department, May, 1994 - Present
Patrol city streets, enforce all city and state laws without prejudice or favoritism.  Answer and respond to calls 24 hours a day, five days a week.  Responsible for the departments records, including logging all calls, traffic stops, DWI arrests, felony arrests, and citations issued.

EDUCATION
600 Hour Police Academy, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri.  January, 1993 4.00 GPA

Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice, My College, Jonesy, Iowa.  May, 1992 3.85 GPA

Associate of Arts degree, Odessy Community College, Mainerd, Missouri.  May, 1990 3.50 GPA

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Community CPR, June, 1995
Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Weapons Training, May, 1995
40 Cal. Pistol Qualification, May, 1995
Doppler Traffic Radar Operation, January, 1995
Data Master Type III permit, October, 1994
300 hour P.O.S.T. Certification, August, 1994
12 Gage Shotgun Qualification, June, 1994
PPCT Impact Weapon Training, June, 1994
Community First Aid and Safety, May, 1994

REFERENCES
References and transcripts will be provided upon request.

                                            P.O. Box 6666
                                            Jones City, MO 66666
                                            June 11, 1994
 
 

James C. Smith
Milly Police Department
198 West Palmy
Milly, MO 69999

Dear Mr. Smith:

 I am responding to an ad posted on the Missouri Web
seeking a qualified individual for the position of police
officer.

 I have worked for the Jones City Police Department as a
full time officer for just over a year, have an AAS degree in
Criminal Justice and am P.O.S.T. certified.  As my education
and work experience has prepared me for a position in this
field, I have the skills necessary to meet the required
qualifications of your department.  I have been personally
trained by competent instructors who possess years of
experience in law enforcement.  I am very professional in
both my public life and personal life.

 I have enclosed a copy of my resume, after you have had
the opportunity to review it, I would greatly appreciate an
appointment for an interview.

                                Cordially yours,
 
 

                                John Doe

Enc.

 

                                        598 Main Ave.
                                        Jonesy, IA 55555
                                        January 25, 1995
 
 

Mrs. Linda Smith
City Hall
1821 Main Street
Malloy, MO 69999

Dear Mrs. Smith:

I am pleased to have been offered the position of Patrolman.  It is with great enthusiasm that I accept the position.

I understand that your office will be contacting me the week of February 18, at which time I will be informed of the date to report to Columbia for training.  It is my understanding that the City of Malloy will cover the education expenses, and I will be responsible for my housing costs.  The starting salary of $29,500 should be sufficient to support a family and provide a nice home for my children.

I look forward to May when I will start my career as a law enforcement officer.  Until May however, I will be in touch with you, keeping you informed of my progress as you requested.
 
 

                     Cordially yours,

 

                                          John Doe

                                            198 Main Street
                                            Solly, IA 55555
                                            January 31, 1993
 
 

Mrs. Rhonda James
City Hall
121 Main Street
Smitty, IA 59999

Dear Mrs. James:

I am pleased to have been offered the position of patrolman with your department.

I have had interviews with many other agencies in the past few weeks and your offer was not the only one I received.  I have also been offered a position in Montpelier, Vermont at a much higher starting salary.  After lengthy discussions with my wife and children, we decided it would be more advantageous for us at this time if I were to accept the position in Vermont.

I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to apply with your agency.  In the event you have a position become available in the future, I hope you keep me in mind, I may wish to move back to the area.

                                            Cordially yours,
 
 

                                            John Doe