Michael J. Silvestro Jr.
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Haverhill Police Department
01.2020 - Current
- Assigned to patrol division on day shift.
- Responsibilities include city wide patrol, checks of all city parks and recreational areas, and community policing.
- Member of NEMLEC.
Police Officer
Northeastern University Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducts patrols of all campus buildings, residential areas, and all other areas which fall in between
- Member of the Community Action Team (CAT). Duties included suppressing crimes on campus.
- Completed department training for the Incident Containment Team.
Police Officer
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Successfully completed eight weeks of a challenging Field Training Program.
- Assigned to the Last Half shift responsible for various sectors.
- Effected multiple arrests ranging from warrants, Domestic A&B, and 94c violations
Reserve Police Officer
West Newbury Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Successfully completed 300 hours of Field Training Officer (FTO) to include standard patrol procedures, geography, and department policy and procedure.
- Responsible for eight sectors within the town, as well as one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school to ensure all access entry’s are properly secured.
- Observed a stolen motor vehicle in the neighboring city of Newburyport, at which time conducted a successful felony motor vehicle stop under the supervision of a FTO.
Correctional Officer/Deputy Sheriff
Essex County Sheriff’s Department
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Voted unanimously among my piers as a recipient of the “Banner Award” upon graduation from the Essex County Sheriff’s Department Basic Training Academy.
- Confiscated a note from an inmate, that resulted in the discovery, and confiscation of thousands of dollars in contraband entering the facility.
- Deescalated several situations with unruly individuals, using only verbal commands.
- Observed a “High Profile” inmate at Boston Medical Center, in order to maintain the highest level of security, and professionalism.
Boatswains Mate
U.S. Navy
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Stood over 2500 hours of armed watch standing inside and outside of the continental U.S. protecting valuable government assets.
- Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of 25 personal – efforts resulted in a 30% increase in promotions.
- Supervised and performed in 1600 hours of flight operations, including emergency MEDVACs and qualifying other personal.
- Two years as commands honor guard participating in events such as retirements, ceremonies, and funerals
Auxiliary Officer
Lawrence Auxiliary Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for patrolling all industrial, and state parks, as well as cemeteries to ensure there were no trespassers.
- Responded to approximately nine late night emergency calls, including major crime scenes, house fires, and fatal car accidents, to conduct traffic control.
- Assisted the Lawrence Police Department in reporting all downed wires, and trees within the city, during a storm that brought historical rainfall, and high winds.
- Maintained road barriers for the Festival of the Three Saints, and Spanish Festival.
- Completed approximately 200 volunteer hours.
Education
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
High School diploma - undefined
Methuen High School
01-2005
Skills
- 39th MPOC Transit Police Academy
- CPR and first aid
- COBWEB
- Crisis Intervention Team Training
- SafetyNet
- Field Training Officer
- School Resource Officer
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Licensed Remote Pilot
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- U.S. Navy Specialized Training: Firearms, Leadership, Diversity, and Communication
- Essex County Sheriff’s Department Basic Training Academy Specialized Training: Handcuffing, Baton, Defensive Tactics, Use of Force and De-escalation, Policy and Procedure
- Massachusetts Law Enforcement Training Alliance Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Defensive Tactics, Traffic Control, Patrol Procedures, Handling of Domestic Violence calls, DUI/OUI procedures, First Responder.
- 39th MPOC Transit Police Academy Criminal/Constitutional Law, Motor Vehicle Law, Defensive Tactics, First Responder, Firearms Training, Active Shooter, Applied Patrol Procedures.
Timeline
Police Officer
Haverhill Police Department
01.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Northeastern University Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2020
Police Officer
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2019
Reserve Police Officer
West Newbury Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2017
Correctional Officer/Deputy Sheriff
Essex County Sheriff’s Department
01.2013 - 01.2017
Auxiliary Officer
Lawrence Auxiliary Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2013
Boatswains Mate
U.S. Navy
01.2008 - 01.2016
High School diploma - undefined
Methuen High School
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University