Cleo A. Baker
Portales
Summary
With over 31 years of law enforcement experience, including nearly 22 years in a supervisory role, I am seeking fresh challenges in the realm of law enforcement. Throughout my extensive career, I have developed leadership skills and gained experience in managing teams, ensuring public safety, and upholding the law.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer IV and Captain
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Public Safety
05.2019 - Current
- Conducted criminal and traffic investigations, managed fleet maintenance, performed building and safety checks, facilitated community and campus organization meetings, and oversaw equipment purchasing.
- Served as Field Training Officer and training coordinator, supervising student and law enforcement employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Promoted a secure environment by enforcing laws and regulations on campus.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents and reported findings.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and provided assistance.
Patrolman, Senior Patrolman, Sergeant, Lieutenant
New Mexico State Police
12.1994 - 05.2019
- Conducted criminal and traffic investigations, reviewed policies and use of force/vehicular pursuit protocols, and supervised dispatchers, sergeants, and officers to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Managed payroll, grants, evidence, community organization participation, and fleet repairs and maintenance.
- Served as Hazardous Materials Headquarters Emergency Response Officer and Search and Rescue Mission Initiator and Field Coordinator, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring safety during critical operations.
Second and First Lieutenant
Texas Army National Guard
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Supervised forward observer, fire direction, and howitzer firing platoons to ensure effective artillery operations.
- Managed safe artillery call for fire, firing data solutions and transmission, and firing operations for a field artillery battery.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.1992
Associate of Arts Degree -
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, NM05.1988
Skills
- Patrol operations
- Criminal investigations
- Courtroom testimony
- Crisis coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource management
- Budget management
- Supervision
- Workload balancing
- Performance appraisals
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
Accomplishments
- Maintained a work environment that is effective, efficient, respectful, and in which employees feel valued.
- Maintained New Mexico law enforcement advanced certifications up to the Command Level.
- Responsible for budgets, training coordination, report approval, supervision of investigations and operations.
Advanced Training Certificates
- Emergency Response Officer / Hazmat Certification, 2014
- NMLEA Command Certification, 2010
- NMLEA Advanced, Intermediate, and First Line Supervisor Certifications, 2010
- IACP Leadership in Police Organizations, 2009
- Approximately 1,100 hours of advanced law enforcement training and/or certifications
Military Experience
Texas Army National Guard, approximately 1988-1994, 133rd Field Artillery Battalion, 49th Armored Division Artillery, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Supervised forward observer, fire direction and howitzer firing platoons, Responsible for safe artillery call for fire, firing data solutions and transmission, and firing operations for a field artillery battery
Timeline
Police Officer IV and Captain
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Public Safety
05.2019 - Current
Patrolman, Senior Patrolman, Sergeant, Lieutenant
New Mexico State Police
12.1994 - 05.2019
Second and First Lieutenant
Texas Army National Guard
01.1988 - 01.1994
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Associate of Arts Degree -
New Mexico Military Institute