Adrian Selvera
Pflugerville
Summary
Seasoned Training Officer adept at creating new programs to meet changing law enforcement demands. Forward-thinking and resourceful instructor with nearly twenty years of related law enforcement experience. Pursuing new professional challenges with room for advancement.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Officer
Round Rock Police Department
12.2018 - Current
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Trained over 130 students with graduation rate of 100% on state licensing exam, for seven straight classes. Academy Coordinator for only agency in the State of Texas to reach this accomplishment.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for pre-service and in-service training courses.
- Assisted in writing manuals for academy cadets according to department policy and state guidelines.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
Police Officer
Round Rock Police Department
03.2013 - Current
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Narcotics Investigator
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Tracked local gang activity by territory to stay on top of current dynamics.
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Planned high-risk raids on homes and businesses identified as being involved in criminal enterprises.
- Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Responded to traffic stops to assess drugs found and coordinate strategic responses focused on securing information on higher-level individuals involved in local, state and international drug trade.
- Acquired and executed warrants to capture persons of interest and case evidence.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Testified in court during illegal narcotics proceedings and trials.
Deputy Sheriff
Bastrop County Sheriffs Office
06.2005 - 02.2013
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School
Elgin, TX05-2000
Skills
- Lesson development
- Feedback collection
- Employee mentoring
- Program management
- Materials organization
- Learning management systems
- Employee counseling
- Training delivery
- Materials preparation
- Team building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Prepare materials
- Lectures and discussions
- Class scheduling
- Project management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of twenty to thirty police academy cadets.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for courses, instructors and equipment.
- Collaborated with team of two in the development of electronic state mandated course curriculum, utilizing Adobe Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign and Microsoft Forms.
- Collaborated with team of two in the development of electronic course scheduling for 185+ officers utilizing Microsoft Bookings.
Affiliations
- Bastrop Association of Sheriffs Employees-Vice President, two years
- Round Rock Police Officers Association-President-two years, Vice President-two years
Certification
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Instructor Certification
TCOLE Firearms Instructor Certification
TCOLE School Based Law Enforcement Officer
TEEX Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
FN 303 Less Lethal Instructor/Armorer
Meritorious Conduct Bar-Travis County Sheriff's Office-2007
Medal of Valor-Bastrop County Sheriff's Office-2008
Honorable Mention Deputy of the Year-Bastrop County Sheriff's Office-2008
Sheriff's Unit Citation Award-Bastrop County Sheriff's Office-2009, 2010, 2012
Officer of the Year-Training Division-Round Rock Police Department-2019, 2024
Chief's Award-Round Rock Police Department-2020
Unit Citation Award-Round Rock Police Department-2020
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Training Officer
Round Rock Police Department
12.2018 - Current
Police Officer
Round Rock Police Department
03.2013 - Current
Narcotics Investigator
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office
06.2010 - 02.2013
Deputy Sheriff
Bastrop County Sheriffs Office
06.2005 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Elgin High School
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