Alex Padilla Jr.
Upland,CA
Summary
Over 35 years of law enforcement and crime scene investigation experience, Dependable and reliable with excellent training expertise. Experienced leading a team of diverse members by setting high expectations and treating everyone professionally and with respect. Dedicated professional with knowledge of forensic science and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships and laboratory safety and effectiveness.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Services Supervisor
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
Pasadena, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted with training and development of 8 team members.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
- Monitored team's performance and gave feedback when necessary.
- Updated job knowledge by attending workshops, training sessions and educational opportunities.
- Developed community reputation through personal interaction.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded at least 20 new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable OSHA guidelines and laws.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work and safety.
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
Adjunct Professor
Los Angeles Community College District
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Certified for distance learning on Canvas.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Taught 2 courses per semester, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students
Forensic Specialist
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
Pasadena, CA
05.1996 - 04.2020
- Examined physical evidence such as crime scene evidence, firearms and other evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Conducted 100's of interviews of victims and witnesses at crime scenes.
- Sifted and sorted through evidence and recorded findings.
- Attended and examined 1000's of scenes of crimes.
- Acting supervisor duties as deemed necessary.
- Trained new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
- Served as witness in court of law by explaining evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Carried out laboratory examinations and analysis submitted by law enforcement and examiners.
- Reconstructed crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Police Assistant
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
Pasadena, CA
08.1988 - 04.1996
Police Cadet
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
05.1987 - 07.1988
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA06.2021
Skills
- Office Management
- Team Management
- Staff Training
- Report Preparation and Analysis
- Collaborative Environments
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Vendor Contracts
- Motivational Leadership
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Los Angeles Community College District
08.2021 - Current
Forensic Services Supervisor
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
04.2020 - Current
Forensic Specialist
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
05.1996 - 04.2020
Police Assistant
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
08.1988 - 04.1996
Police Cadet
City Of Pasadena - Police Department
05.1987 - 07.1988
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
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