Brenda Maldonado
Mohegan Lake,NY
Summary
A seasoned Sergeant from the New York City Police Department, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a friendly, positive attitude. My experience includes mastering teamwork and collaboration, ensuring high standards of customer service, and adapting swiftly to new challenges. My proactive approach and ability to learn quickly have been pivotal in my career achievements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
City of New York Police Department
The Bronx, NY
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Supervised 20-30 Police Officers during a shift.
- Responded to numerous calls for assistance from the community.
- As the Integrity Control Officer required supervision of the entire Precinct regarding overtime, job performance, professionalism during community encounters and ensure work by officers was done efficiently.
Detective
City of New York Police Department
New York, NY
04.2007 - 09.2019
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Developed database for tracking gang activity, significantly reducing gang-related incidents.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Police Officer
City of New York Police Department
New York, NY
07.2003 - 05.2007
- 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.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2000
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sergeant
City of New York Police Department
09.2019 - 10.2023
Detective
City of New York Police Department
04.2007 - 09.2019
Police Officer
City of New York Police Department
07.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor Of Arts - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice