Christian Garcia
Las Vegas Police Department
Las Vegas,NM
10
years of professional experience
Professional police officer with experience in patrol, arrests, court testimony, and investigative follow-up. Skilled in conflict de-escalation, ethical decision-making, and officer training. Known for maintaining safety, producing accurate reports, and leading by example in high-pressure situations.
Work History
Police Officer
5 Years 4 Months- Patrolled City of Las Vegas, enforced state and local laws, and responded to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
- Transported, booked, and processed arrestees while following department procedures and legal requirements.
- Testified in court proceedings and presented case facts clearly under cross-examination.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Investigated incidents, gathered evidence, and prepared detailed incident and arrest reports.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to resolve volatile situations and maintain public safety.
- Conducted field interviews, developed suspect information, and coordinated follow-up with investigative units.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects of criminal acts.
Caregiver
5 Years 5 Months- Provided compassionate ADL assistance, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support for a resident with mental and physical disabilities.
- Supported safe mobility, transfers, and fall-prevention practices throughout daily routines.
- Monitored vital signs and documented condition changes for timely clinical follow-up.
- Administered medication reminders and reinforced prescribed care plans accurately.
Psychiatric Technician
3 Years 5 Months- Applied de-escalation techniques to reduce agitation and maintain safe milieu.
- Led therapeutic activities that reinforced coping skills and daily structure.
- Monitored patient behavior and documented observations for care team review.
- Completed safety checks and maintained secure patient environment throughout shifts.
- Trained new technicians on restraint protocols, documentation standards, and patient communication.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Customer Service Representative
7 Months- Greeted shoppers promptly and resolved questions with clear, courteous service.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, and merchandise location throughout store.
- Processed customer purchases accurately using POS system and handled cash, card, and EBT transactions.
- Replenished shelves and organized front-end displays to maintain product availability.
Education
Automotive Technology - Automotive
Skills
Criminal investigations
Criminal procedure
Tactical response training
Report writing
Conflict de-escalation
Ethical decision-making
Integrity and honesty
Officer training
Timeline
Police Officer
Las Vegas Police Department
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Technician
New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute
09.2017 - 02.2021Read More
Customer Service Representative
Family Dollar
01.2017 - 08.2017Read More
Caregiver
Home Health
08.2016 - 01.2022Read More
Luna Community College
Automotive Technology from Automotive
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