Amador Quintana
Anthony
Summary
Senior Investigator offering Deputy Chief experience. I lead daily activities for the Sunland Park Police Department. Hired, supervised and coached officers while monitoring performance. Successfully managed budget and directed staff meetings for administrative oversight. Worked cohesively with Chief of Police for consistent decision-making and operations.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
DEA Task Force Officer
The Third Judical District Attorney’s Office.
Las Cruces
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies on criminal investigations and case management.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents and evidence for court presentations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses to gather critical information for ongoing cases.
- Gathered evidence from witnesses, victims, informants, and other law enforcement agencies to build case files against suspects.
- Participated in joint operations with other law enforcement agencies to target high-level criminals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations requiring immediate action from the task force team.
- Maintained contact with informants throughout investigations ensuring their safety was not compromised.
- Attended meetings with government officials or community leaders when appropriate.
- Developed strategies for tracking down and detaining suspects in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Analyzed intelligence data to develop leads on wanted suspects.
- Reviewed search warrants prior to execution as part of a task force operation.
- Organized undercover surveillance operations to monitor suspect activities.
- Led task force operations to identify and apprehend criminal suspects.
- Provided tactical support during raids at suspected locations of criminal activity.
- Interviewed witnesses, victims, informants, and suspects to obtain information relevant to cases being investigated.
- Collaborated with prosecutors to prepare legal documents necessary for court proceedings.
- Exhibited highly effective communication skills, both written and orally to senior leaders, directly enhancing decision-making, training and team leadership abilities.
- Maintained composure and charisma in highly stressful situations within physically demanding environments.
- Conducted undercover operations.
Senior Investigator
The Third Judical District Attorney’s Office.
Las Cruces
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal cases for the district attorney's office.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to gather evidence and witness statements.
- Analyzed case files and legal documents to support prosecution efforts.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigation findings for court presentations.
- Interviewed victims, suspects, and witnesses to obtain critical information.
- Provided expert testimony in court regarding investigative procedures and findings.
- Mentored junior investigators on best practices for case management and documentation.
- Planned and managed surveillance operations.
- Assessed potential risks associated with investigative activities and developed mitigation plans accordingly.
- Conducted complex investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption and other misconduct.
Interim Deputy Chief
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted employee evaluations to assess and document performance.
- Managed department budget and approved fund expenditures.
- Mentored and coached employees by motivating and providing constructive feedback.
- Developed and enforced department procedures, rules and tactics.
- Monitored staff activities and completion of assignments.
- Attended conferences and training sessions to remain updated on law enforcement and police department oversight.
- Supported recruitment, interviewing and hiring process to attract qualified police force.
- Investigated misconduct cases to suggest appropriate discipline.
- Relayed directives and orders from the Chief of Police to staff.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Resolved citizen comlaints or answered citizen questions.
- Supervised daily operations of police department divisions and personnel.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
- Managed budget allocations and resource distribution across units.
- Led community engagement initiatives to strengthen public relations.
- Resolved conflicts between departments or personnel when necessary.
- Evaluated departmental performance, identifying areas for improvement and training needs.
- Collaborated with local agencies on crime prevention strategies and initiatives.
Criminal Investigations lieutenant
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Prepared overall work schedules for the assignment of investigators and "on Call" schedules for the subordinate investigators.
- Reviewed case folders to determine that all phases of the investigation are compete.
- Interviewed private citizen concerning criminal complaints; determined whether the complaints warrant an investigation.
- Assigned subpoenas to investigators for servicing.
- Review and approve investigator reports.
- Manage Pole camera request and operations.
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain community safety and order.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and enhance public relations.
- Assisted in training new officers on departmental procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted internal investigations.
Task Force Officer
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Researched and reviewed case files and gathered information to solve crimes.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Conducted numerous undercover operations.
- Promoted to the position of Sergeant.
Police Detective
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park
02.2011 - 06.2017
- Collected and analyzed intelligence information in relation to investigations.
- Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips while receiving information and initiating investigations for speedy resolutions.
- Checked with local pawnshops to locate stolen property.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Interviewed suspects, informants and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
- Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
Patrol Officer
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park
09.2008 - 02.2011
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Boosted community safety, performed motor vehicle accident investigations and conducted field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Responded to major interstate vehicular accidents with fatalities or serious injuries.
- Completed debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Maintained knowledge of changes in laws and planned alteration of departmental strategies and policies accordingly.
- Communicated and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
- Participated in high-speed vehicle chases in serious and emergency situations.
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
Security Officer
Canutillo Independent School District
Canutillo
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Guard
W Silver Recycling, Inc. - HQ
Vinton
02.2004 - 07.2006
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Monitored access control systems and key code records for suspicious activities.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)
US Army Reserve
El Paso
10.2000 - 06.2004
- Checked controls and adjusted settings to maintain optimum temperature and pressure.
- Connected hoses and valves and operated pumps to load petroleum products into tanker trucks, airplanes, ships and railroad cars.
- Turned valves and started pumps to regulate flows of gases, liquids, slurries or powdered materials.
- Performed inspections, maintenance service and basic repairs on equipment.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles with telephones and two-way radios.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Activated for Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Trained in Force Protection
Corrections Officer
Dona Ana County Detention Center
Las Cruces
03.1999 - 01.2004
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
Canutillo, TX06.1997
Criminal Justice
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Community Relations
- Staff Development
- Policy Development
- Officer Training
- Active shooter Instructor for LEO and Civilian
- Evidence Technician
- Internal Affairs Investigator
- Criminal Investigations
- Patrol Operations
- Budget Management
- Work Scheduling
- Public Relations
- Operations Management
- New Hire Orientation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Supervision
- First line supervisor
Accolades
- Letter of commendation from El Paso Police Department.
- Letter of commendation from HSI.
- Certificate of recognition from the Sunland Park Police Department.
- DEA Red Ribbon Award X2
- Certificate of Appreciation from. Children Youth Families Department (CYFD).
- Letter of recognition from DEA.
- Letter of recognition from the City of Sunland Park.
- Certificate of Appreciation from DEA.
References
- Kyle Mullen, Drug Enforcement Agency- (314)-437-0833
- Moises Ruiz, Dona Ana County District Attorney's Office- (915)474-0639
- Raul Herrera, United States Border Patrol- (915)497-2081
- Hector Rangel- Public Works Director for the City of Sunland Park - (575)520-5135
- Joe Castro- United States Marshals Service - (575)649-9540
- Douglas Gooch - Drug Enforcement Agency- (505) 340-7295
Timeline
DEA Task Force Officer
The Third Judical District Attorney’s Office.
12.2023 - Current
Senior Investigator
The Third Judical District Attorney’s Office.
09.2023 - Current
Interim Deputy Chief
Sunland Park Police Department
09.2022 - 09.2023
Criminal Investigations lieutenant
Sunland Park Police Department
06.2019 - 09.2022
Task Force Officer
Sunland Park Police Department
06.2017 - 06.2019
Police Detective
Sunland Park Police Department
02.2011 - 06.2017
Patrol Officer
Sunland Park Police Department
09.2008 - 02.2011
Security Officer
Canutillo Independent School District
07.2006 - 09.2008
Security Guard
W Silver Recycling, Inc. - HQ
02.2004 - 07.2006
Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)
US Army Reserve
10.2000 - 06.2004
Corrections Officer
Dona Ana County Detention Center
03.1999 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
Criminal Justice
El Paso Community College