Ariel Cortez
Naples
Summary
Retired Police Detective with over 28 years of service. Extensive comprehensive background specializing in criminal investigations, surveillance operations, and law enforcement. Demonstrated strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure. Proven success in complex cases and making impactful contributions to community safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Detective
Newark Police Department
11.2004 - 02.2024
- Investigated police and detectives that have been administratively or criminally charged with departmental violations or state statues.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements for police union.
- Represented police and detectives at departmental hearings.
- Engaged in various annual events for both police department and community.
- Enforced local, state and federal laws.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Maintained professional relationships with members of the community while conducting investigations.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Utilized surveillance techniques to monitor criminal behavior discreetly.
Detective
Newark Police Department
04.2001 - 10.2004
- Conduct end-to end background investigations for sworn and civilian applicants to determine suitability for employment based on department and city standards.
- Execute computerized record checks across local, state, and federal database to verify criminal histories, driving records, and military service.
- Perform neighborhood canvases to interview residents and evaluate an applicant's current living conditions and reputation within the community.
- Contact former employer to review personnel files and performance ratings
- Facilitate in-depth personal history interviews with applicants to resolve discrepancies, and verify the truthfulness of their application.
Police Officer
Newark Police Department
06.1996 - 04.2001
- Patrolled assigned geographic zones and responded to calls.
- Apprehended and transported suspects.
- Wrote citations, delivered warrants and testified in court.
- Prepared and provided accurate reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Respond to emergency and non–emergency situations.
- Prevented and investigated illegal activities, domestic disturbances, accidents, etc.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Union County College
Cranford, NJSkills
- Leadership Experience
- Investigations specialist
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision making
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiate skills
Certification
- Advanced Investigators Certificate - Newark Police Department May 2015
- Commissioner for New Jersey Police Training Commission Sept /2009 to Feb/2023
- Leadership Matters Certificate – National Fraternal Order of Police, February 2012
- Tactical Operations Certificate – New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police, June 2010
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
Exercise, Sports, Golf, Music, Travel
Timeline
Senior Detective
Newark Police Department
11.2004 - 02.2024
Detective
Newark Police Department
04.2001 - 10.2004
Police Officer
Newark Police Department
06.1996 - 04.2001
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Union County College