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Dustin Harris

Queen Creek

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated former Police Officer with the City of Mesa Police Department, skilled in investigative techniques and conflict de-escalation. Proven track record in training over 240 recruits and building community trust. Adept at report writing, ensuring safety and effective communication in high-pressure situations. Have great communication skills, am a team player and eager to learn new concepts.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

City Of Mesa Police Department
03.2001 - 05.2025
  • Attended Mesa Police academy for 6 months. Earned equivalent of Associates degree in Criminal Justice through Rio Salado College and received Peace Officer Certification Badge.
  • Worked patrol for first 3 years, responded to calls for service and proactive patrol.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, civil and criminal offenses, and damage to property.
  • Field Trainer for over 60 new Officers for 7 years.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Worked as a detective assigned to Burglaries, Auto Theft and Violent Crimes for 3 1/2 years.
  • Recruit Training Officer at our academy for 8 classes. Trained over 240 new recruits through a 22 week academy course.
  • School Resource Officer at Red Mountain High School, Desert Ridge Junior High and Highland Junior High.

Security Officer

Tempe Union High School
07.1998 - 03.2001
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Greeted parents and students professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled the school, grounds, and work sites around the school.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.

Sales Associate

Primerica
09.1997 - 12.1998
  • Created and provided financial portfolios for multiple clients that were in need of Life Insurance, Annuities and Mutual Funds.

Door Builder

R&K Building Supply
11.1997 - 07.1998
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.

Home Builder

Country Home Builders
01.1997 - 10.1997

Built stick and log homes from the foundation to finish with a team of other builders.

Planer Operator

Smith Moulding
07.1996 - 01.1997


  • Operated large cutting machines to make detailed custom cuts for various types of products.
  • Managed large workload of quality production in fast-paced environment with interruptions and tight deadlines.
  • Assisted in the production of wood moulding.
  • Assigned to work the Wood Hopper and ensured it was always running efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Snowflake High School
Snowflake, AZ
05-1993

23 Credits - Dentistry

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ

64 Credits - Dentistry

Northland Pioneer College
Show Low, AZ

24 Credits - Dentistry

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ

23 Credits - Education Administration

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
07-2001

Skills

  • Investigative skills
  • Civil laws
  • Physical fitness
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Report writing
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor

Accomplishments

  • Served Church Mission for 2 years.
  • 1 of 3 Officers at time to receive Medal of Honor for on duty incident.
  • Received 3 Lifesaving Awards.
  • Was selected Officer of Quarter on 3 occasions out of 850 sworn officers in department
  • Selected as Employee of the Month while working as School Resource Officer at a school.
  • Eagle Scout


Timeline

Police Officer

City Of Mesa Police Department
03.2001 - 05.2025

Security Officer

Tempe Union High School
07.1998 - 03.2001

Door Builder

R&K Building Supply
11.1997 - 07.1998

Sales Associate

Primerica
09.1997 - 12.1998

Home Builder

Country Home Builders
01.1997 - 10.1997

Planer Operator

Smith Moulding
07.1996 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

Snowflake High School

23 Credits - Dentistry

Eastern Arizona College

64 Credits - Dentistry

Northland Pioneer College

24 Credits - Dentistry

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College

23 Credits - Education Administration

Arizona State University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Dustin Harris