James Zwerling

Experience

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  The Shoprite Group of Companies

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2016

  Shoprite Cashier

  I provided customers with cashier services, which included checking out their groceries at the cash register, providing them with information on promotional coupons, informing them of the locations of items they were searching for, and establishing communication between them and customer service if they asked a question I did not know the answer to. I also performed tasks to assist other store departments upon the request of my supervisors.

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  Habitat for Humanity

  Jan 2013 - May 2015

  Work Study Student

  I assisted the Habitat for Humanity Restore, which is a store associated with the Habitat for Humanity National Organization, with moving and organizing donations of furniture they received. The Restore allows less fortunate people to shop for home-goods and furniture at affordable prices.

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  Bergen County Sheriff's Office

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Summer Intern

  I was taught by the detectives supervising the internship program about fingerprinting, gangs, ballistics analysis, and other various crime scene investigation techniques and strategies.

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  Paramus Police Department

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Summer Intern

  I observed and learned Basic Telecommunications skills from the Public Safety Dispatchers.

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  Ramsey Police Department

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Intern

  I assisted the record's office with filing documents, as well as worked with the DARE Officer. I also participated in a police ride-along and observed the Public Safety Telecommunications Personnel perform their job duties.

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  Saddle River Police Department

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2018

  Dispatcher

  I answer 911 calls, police phone calls, dispatch police, fire, and ems units to emergency calls, manage the radio communications between police, fire, and ems, and document all records of calls into the Police CAD system.

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  Sacred Heart University

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Graduate Assistant

  I assisted the head of the Criminal Justice Department by working on a research study which examined police motor-vehicle stop trends throughout multiple agencies in Fairfield County, CT in order to determine if these trends provided evidence pointing at potential incidents of racial profiling. This Research study examined motor vehicle stop statistics which were provided by law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Connecticut to the CCSU (Connecticut State University) Database.

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  Maywood Police Department

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2020

  Dispatcher

  I answer 911 calls, police phone calls, dispatch police, fire, and ems units to emergency calls, manage the radio communications between police, fire, and ems, and document all records of calls into the Police CAD system.

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  Seton Hall University

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Public Safety Officer

  I am part of a Public Safety Patrol Unit responsible for patrolling the outer sections of Seton Hall University's Campus. I ensure building security for all off campus property, as well as ensure the safety of Seton Hall University Students as they enter and leave campus. If I notice suspicious activity or an emergency incident, I immediately inform the Public Safety Dispatcher, as well as notify the South Orange Police Department so they can provide assistance. I also respond to emergency service calls that occur on campus property, manage special details assigned to me by my supervisors, and provide safe rides for students to and from campus to locations around South Orange that they may be traveling to. Show less

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  Westwood Police Department

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  Emergency Dispatcher

  I answer 911 calls, police phone calls, dispatch police, fire, and ems units to emergency calls, manage the radio communications between police, fire, and ems, and document all records of calls into the Police CAD system.

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  Teaneck Police Department

  Apr 2022 - now

  Police Officer