BRENDA CORTEZ
ELKO,NV
Summary
Distinguished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Elko County Sheriff's Office, adept in crisis management and public safety. Excelled in roles requiring interpersonal skills dealing with the public. Enforcing Nevada State law in a tactful and impartial manner. Experience and de-escalation techniques. Proven track record in developing effective crisis plans and enhancing security protocols, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and a professional demeanor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
Patrol Deputy
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
- Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
- Patrolled assigned district in [City] and observed area for possible criminal activity.
- Investigated and reported incidents in [City].
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Court Security Officer
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Escorted jurors, visitors, and prisoners into courtroom.
- Checked identification of employees, law enforcement officers, and attorneys.
- Exercised practical judgment in unusual or emergent situations.
- Collected and retained unauthorized firearms and other contraband from individuals entering courthouse.
- Screened persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines and other devices.
- Provided information and direction to general public.
- Patrolled court building and grounds and checked visitors and packages at entrances.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Detention Deputy
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Transported prisoners throughout the facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Transported and set up transportation of prisoners with neighboring States through the Northwest Shuttle Program.
- Assisted as warrants coordinator with entering warrants into the system and clearing them.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
Education
High School Diploma -
ELKO HIGH SCHOOL
Elko, NV06-2009
Skills
- First aid and CPR
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- Professional demeanor
- Community policing
- Alarm response
- Patrol techniques
- Public safety
- Self-defense tactics
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Criminal justice knowledge
Accomplishments
- Served on the S.W.A.T. team for four years.
- Point of contact for the Elko County Cadet Program.
- Drone Pilot Training.
- Defensive Tactics Instructor.
- Coroner.
Certification
- NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
- Defensive Tactics Certification
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - American Red Cross
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Heart Association
- Basic SWAT school
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
04.2021 - Current
Patrol Deputy
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
11.2019 - 04.2021
Court Security Officer
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
11.2017 - 07.2019
Detention Deputy
ELKO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
03.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
ELKO HIGH SCHOOL
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