Crystal Banton

Military Service:

• Rank: Sergeant First Class

  Branch/Position: Army

  Occupation: Transportation Management Coordinator

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Operations Sergeant for the Support Operations section in one of only five Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) in the army inventory. Responsible for managing all land, air, and sea movements; devise, develop and review movement programs for logistical support functions in a theater of operations, focusing on Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration (JRSOI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Defense Support of Civilian Authories (DSCA), and Homeland Defense missions; serve as a transportation liason to joint military organization, commercial agencies, and host nation support elements. 

Work history:

• Job Title: Police Officer

  Company: Prince George's County Goverment

  Period: June 2015 - present

  Role Description:
  • Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
  • Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
  • Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
  • Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
  • Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
  • Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
  • Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
  • Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
  • Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
  • Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.