Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Cecilia Najera

South Texas College
Pharr,Texas
1
Language
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience

Diligent Police Dispatcher with strong foundation in telecommunications gained through hands-on law enforcement experience. Contributed to optimizing team performance. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and keen eye for detail in managing communication systems.

Work History

Retail Associate

4 Years 9 Months
Marshalls | 01.2022 - Current
  • Provided cashier service, promoted store loyalty programs, processed merchandise, and stocked shelves according to company procedures
  • Streamlined merchandise restocking procedures to enhance product availability and presentation.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, ensuring high satisfaction and effective problem resolution.
  • Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and customer service standards.

Police Dispatch Supervisor

8 Years 9 Months
South Texas College | 01.2018 - Current
  • Assist students and faculty with daily inquiries on parking, police matters and bus systems.
  • Streamlined dispatch operations by implementing efficient scheduling strategies.
  • Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Implemented schedule and policy changes and collaborated with management to formulate new policies, procedures, and goals.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing emergency response dispatch activities.
  • Supervised team of 7 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance, processed payroll and resolving issues.
  • Supervised daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
  • Developed training programs for new dispatch personnel, enhancing team performance.

Telecommunications

12 Years
Pharr Police Dept. | 01.2006 - 01.2018
  • Maintained daily logs to ensure accurate record-keeping and operational continuity, Answered and delegated emergency calls, facilitating timely responses and support, assist customers/residents in connecting with city departments, Utilized TCIC/NCIC databases for effective information management., Monitor DVR system
  • Trained junior team members on best practices in telecommunications analysis, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Conducted regular audits of telecommunications calls for service, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to optimize performance.

Telecommunications

1 Year
Alamo Police Dept. | 01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Maintained daily logs to ensure accurate record-keeping and accountability, Answered and delegated emergency calls to prioritize urgent issues effectively, Oversaw operation of DVR to ensure proper functionality
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse calls for service and emergency response.
  • Installed, troubleshot, repaired and redesigned telecommunications systems to support communication and information exchange.
  • Researched and evaluated new technologies for use in cabling and telecommunications systems.
  • Expedited troubleshooting processes for diverse telecommunications systems using advanced diagnostic tools.

Telecommunications

7 Months
La Joya Police Dept. | 05.2005 - 12.2005
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and local regulations regarding telecommunications networks.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay current with the latest technologies used in emergency telecommunications systems.
  • Maintained detailed records of all cabling and telecommunications activities and equipment.

Education

B. A. - Psychology, Criminal Justice

University of Texas- Pan American | Edinburg, Texas

Skills

Telecommunications systems
Telecom standards
Regulatory compliance
Telecommunications infrastructure
Telecommunications and media
Telecommunications Consulting
Data entry accuracy
Bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Data entry experience
Microsoft Word mastery
Google docs proficiency
Confidentiality awareness

Certification

Texas/National Crime Information Center Training Instructor, Advanced Telecommunication, Amber Alert, TDD/TTY, Crisis Communication, SAFVIC, Spanish for Law Enforcement, TLETS/NLETS and TCIC/NCIC, Cultural Diversity, Ethics in Law Enforcement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Retail Associate

Marshalls
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Police Dispatch Supervisor

South Texas College
01.2018 - CurrentRead More

Telecommunications

Pharr Police Dept.
01.2006 - 01.2018Read More

Telecommunications

La Joya Police Dept.
05.2005 - 12.2005Read More

Telecommunications

Alamo Police Dept.
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More

University of Texas- Pan American

B. A. from Psychology, Criminal Justice
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Cecilia Najera