AMILCAR FLORES
Waco
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Waco Police Department, skilled in conflict de-escalation and proficient in report writing. Demonstrated integrity and a commitment to community engagement, successfully reducing criminal activity through proactive policing and effective communication. Certified Spanish speaker with a strong background in investigations and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Waco Police Department
06.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Education
Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08-2020
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Proficient in gathering human intelligence and Surveillance
- Proficient in criminal interdiction
- Field Training Officer
- Certified Spanish Speaker
- Assigned to a Task Force that assists in TAG operations
- Intermediate Peace Officer License
Accomplishments
Rookie of the Year Nominee 2023
Officer of the Year Nominee 2024
Timeline
Police Officer
Waco Police Department
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2020 - 07.2021
Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
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