Carlos Marques
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Mission-focused public safety professional with over 27 years of combined military and law enforcement experience, including supervisory roles in investigations, emergency response, and field operations. Former USMC Sergeant (E-5) and Police Sergeant, trained and certified in fire/rescue, HAZMAT, EMT-B, and law enforcement procedures. Fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish. Holds an active Top Secret clearance. Seeking a civilian opportunity as a Private Investigator or Criminal Justice Instructor, bringing exceptional discipline, investigative skill, and leadership to the private sector.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Agent
Law Enforcement
01.2006 - Current
- Supervised and led patrol teams and criminal investigations, including narcotics, property crimes, and violent offenses.
- Directed field operations, managed major incident scenes, and conducted multiple criminal investigations.
- Mentored new officers as a Field Training Officer; instructed on law enforcement procedures and ethics.
- Prepared detailed investigative reports, search/arrest warrants, and testified as an expert witness in court.
Sergeant (E-5), Aircraft Rescue Firefighter / EMT-B
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Led emergency response crews in aircraft rescue, firefighting, and emergency medical services on U.S. military installations.
- Certified in EMT-Basic, California Firefighter I & II, Wildland Firefighting, and Hazardous Materials Operations.
- Planned and executed training exercises and readiness drills; ensured operational equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Honorably discharged with multiple commendations for exceptional leadership and service excellence.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05-1998
No Degree - Class A Driver's License
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Criminal investigations
- Evidence collection and handling
- Interview techniques
- Emergency Response (EMT-B / Firefighting)
- Case Management & Court Testimony
- Supervisory skills in law enforcement
- Public Safety & Crisis Leadership
- Classroom / Field Instruction & Mentorship
- Hazmat & Aircraft Rescue Training
- Top Secret Clearance (Active)
- Fluent in Portuguese, basic Spanish skills
Certification
- EMT-Basic
- CA Firefighter I & II
- Wildland Firefighter
- HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials Operations)
- POST Certification – Law Enforcement
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Interview & Interrogation Techniques
- Advanced Criminal Investigations
- Supervisory / Leadership Courses
Languages
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Conversational
Timeline
Police Agent
Law Enforcement
01.2006 - Current
Sergeant (E-5), Aircraft Rescue Firefighter / EMT-B
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Quinsigamond Community College
No Degree - Class A Driver's License
Santa Ana College
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