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Cassandra Reed

Edgewood,NM

Summary

Certified NM Peace Officer since 2010, with 14 years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and maintaining efficient administration of all department operations. Leverages research-based interventions, strategizes instruction, and analyzes data to drive achievement of objectives and program growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Deputy Director of Training

New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
02.2024 - Current


  • Oversees the operations of the Basic Police Training, Advanced Police Training, and Public Safety Telecommunications Bureaus at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
  • Serves on DPS Legislative Bill Analysis team representing the NMLEA amongst the multi-faceted priorities and initiatives.
  • Serves as liaison between IADLEST and the LESTC stakeholders to further the Basic Police Officer Training curriculum update.
  • Develops strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with Academy's mission and vision.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Oversees project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance across all departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
  • Evaluates program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
  • Drives innovation in service delivery models by researching industry best practices and incorporating new ideas into the organization''s approach.
  • Collaborates with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Law Enforcement Instructor

NMLEA
01.2019 - 02.2024
  • 40 hours/week
  • Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • Prepared lesson plans, instructional aids, and supplemental teaching materials to promote student comprehension and intellectual curiosity.
  • Conducted training cycles resulting in over 500 public safety professionals obtaining state certification
  • Facilitated instructor-level courses
  • Served as first-line leader for cadets in academy attendance
  • Assessed student progress and prepared reports detailing performance progress.
  • Managed time and resources efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance. Assisted in recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring new hires utilizing SPO processes, including use of PARF, and CARF
  • Utilized SHARE functions for training and program growth assessments
  • Obtained quotes and generated IPRs following DFA guidelines for over $250,000 of budgetary acquisitions in equipment, uniforms, and services
  • Responsible for fleet vehicles, over $280,000 value
  • Liaised with outside agencies to meet organizational goals
  • Coordinated facilities, equipment, and personnel for over 4,200 hours of accredited training
  • Taught EEOC, Physical Fitness. Nutrition, Wellness, Patrol Operations, Building Clearing, EVOC, Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes Investigations, Crisis Response, OC Spray, TASER, Ethics, Child Abuse, Technology Crimes, Interview and Interrogations, History of Law Enforcement, and Team Building

Human Resources Recruitment and Retention

NMARNG
06.2020 - 01.2024
  • 40 hours/week until July 2022- transitioned to part-time
  • Liaised between management and employees to resolve conflict, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
  • Assigned inventory of equipment valued over $350,000, with zero losses
  • Created 3 new marketing relationships to expand recruitment
  • Supervised 4 personnel, and was responsible for training and development

Violent Crimes Detective

Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • 40 hours/week
  • Carried out field interviews, interrogations, and arrests as necessary based upon reasonable suspicion and probable cause; conducted criminal surveillance; performed investigations of crimes.
  • Conducted investigations at major crime scenes
  • Wrote and served search warrants and arrest warrants
  • Appeared in court to give testimony as required; served both civil and criminal paperwork; transported prisoners as required including extraditions; followed all policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Conducted in-service training, pre-academy and post-academy training in areas of field training, NM Safe Pursuit Act, TASER, OC Spray, Child Abuse/Neglect, Elder Abuse/Neglect

Legal Case Manager

Imhoff And Associates
05.2015 - 10.2016
  • 40 hours/week
  • Drafted and negotiated agreements and transactions on behalf of company.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Assessed proposed actions and employee conduct for potential liability and offered suggestions for risk management and remedy.

Police Officer

Santa Fe Police Department
01.2010 - 05.2015
  • 40 hours/week
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, domestic violence, sex crimes, and damage to property.
  • Served as a Field Training Officer, supervised individuals in training, evaluated training needs, and adapted training tactics and documentation
  • Crisis Negotiations Team member- conducted negotiations with people in variety of crisis incidents
  • Auxiliary Fatal Team member- investigated fatal vehicle crashes
  • Wrote and conducted search warrants, arrest warrants, and operational plans
  • Union Treasurer

Security Director

Camel Rock Casino
08.2013 - 11.2013
  • Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Worked in tandem with surveillance division to adhere to NM Gaming and Commission Requirements

Land Combat Electronic Systems Missile Repair

US ARMY
04.2007 - 11.2009
  • 40 hours/week
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
  • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
  • Led preventative maintenance and inspections to limit electrical issues.

Building Manager

New Mexico State University
08.2006 - 04.2007
  • 20 hours/week
  • Oversaw scheduled activities of the Student Union Building
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, and ensured adherence to safety guidelines
  • Engaged with customers and clients to provide services affiliated with the building i.e. catering, audio-visual.
  • Inventory of equipment
  • Opening and Closing Procedures for the building

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2023

Certificate of Communication in Criminal Justice - CJ

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2023

Certificate of Human Resources Management - Human Resources

US Army Adjutant General Corps
Camp Parks, CA
01.2021

MBA - Public Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05-2027

Skills

  • Staff Development and Intrinsic Motivation
  • Department Collaboration with Agency Heads and Adjunct Instructors
  • Leadership and Management of Personnel/Operational Resources
  • Performance Measurement
  • Recruitment Tactics, SPO Hiring Process, On-Boarding, and Retention Strategies
  • Curriculum Development
  • Knowledgeable in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Daily Facility Operations
  • Process Development and Streamlining
  • Performance Evaluations

Affiliations

  • National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives


  • National Society of Leadership and Success

Certification

Certified:

Master Instructor Development

Master Emergency Vehicle Operations/Safe Pursuit Instructor

O.C. Spray Instructor

TASER Instructor

Domestic Violence Instructor

Use of Force Instructor

Group Fitness Instructor

Realistic De-escalation Instructor

Background Investigator

Occupational Health and Safety Leader's Course



Training:

Basic Leadership

Advanced Leadership

Human Trafficking

Child Sexual Abuse

Homicide Investigations

Crime Scene Reconstruction

Crisis Negotiations III (FBI)

Rights of Police Officers

Internal Affairs Investigations

Background/Pre-Employment Investigations

Resiliency Trainer

ICAC investigations

Interview and Interrogations







Work Availability

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Interests

Reading

Rugby

Running

Timeline

Deputy Director of Training

New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy
02.2024 - Current

Human Resources Recruitment and Retention

NMARNG
06.2020 - 01.2024

Law Enforcement Instructor

NMLEA
01.2019 - 02.2024

Violent Crimes Detective

Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 01.2019

Legal Case Manager

Imhoff And Associates
05.2015 - 10.2016

Security Director

Camel Rock Casino
08.2013 - 11.2013

Police Officer

Santa Fe Police Department
01.2010 - 05.2015

Land Combat Electronic Systems Missile Repair

US ARMY
04.2007 - 11.2009

Building Manager

New Mexico State University
08.2006 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University

Certificate of Communication in Criminal Justice - CJ

Southern New Hampshire University

Certificate of Human Resources Management - Human Resources

US Army Adjutant General Corps

MBA - Public Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

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