Cleo A. Baker
Portales,NM
Summary
With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including nearly 21 years in a supervisory role, this professional seeks fresh challenges beyond the realm of law enforcement. Throughout an extensive career, leadership skills have been honed and invaluable expertise gained in managing teams, ensuring public safety, and upholding the law. Now, there is eagerness to leverage a diverse skill set and transition into a new professional arena where strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to excellence can be contributed.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Captain
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Public Safety
07.2021 - Current
- Planned and directed operations such as sporting events, graduations and other public events.
- Supervised and coordinated daily patrol operations and investigations for up to 30 sergeants and officers.
- Responsible for fleet maintenance, equipment, and records management.
- Participated in community and campus group such as the DWI Task Force, Crimestoppers, Athletic Event Coordinating Meetings, and Behavioral Intervention Team.
Police Officer IV
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Public Safety
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted routine patrol of university campus.
- Responded to emergency calls for service from university students, faculty, staff and the public.
- Conducted detailed investigations of violations of criminal and traffic laws.
- Assisted other local agencies in responding to emergency calls for service.
Lieutenant - Assistant District Commander
New Mexico State Police – District Nine
05.2005 - 05.2019
- Supervised and coordinated patrol activities for an area consisting of all or parts of 7 counties. Coordinated investigations and tracked crime and traffic trends.
- Responsible for purchasing, grant management, vehicle maintenance, report approval, and evidence management.
- Participated in community groups such as the DWI, local emergency planning, and health councils.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement and first responder agencies.
- Coordinated response to major events.
- Conducted internal inquiries into officer complaints.
Sergeant
New Mexico State Police – District Nine
06.2001 - 05.2005
- Supervised and coordinated routine patrol activities and investigations of up to 12 officers.
- Coordinated and conducted patrol and security operations for public events.
- Coordinated state and federal traffic enforcement grants.
- Participated in community groups.
Patrolman
New Mexico State Police – District Five
12.1994 - 06.2001
- Conducted routine patrol operations.
- Conducted detailed investigations of violations of criminal and traffic law.
- Worked at public events.
- Responded to major incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.1992
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, NM05.1988
Skills
- Demonstrated Leadership Qualities
- Operational Resource Management
- Crisis Response Coordination
- Supervision
- Purchasing and Budgeting
- Critical thinking
- Laws and ordinances
- Workload balancing
- Performance appraisals
- Patrol operations
- Criminal investigation
- Courtroom testimony
Accomplishments
During my career, I have maintained a work environment that is effective, efficient, respectful, and in which employees feel valued. I have maintained New Mexico law enforcement advanced certifications up to the Command Level. I have been 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
- Advanced law enforcement training and/or certifications, Approximately 1,100 hours
Military Experience
Texas Army National Guard, approximately 1988-1994, 133rd Field Artillery Battalion, 49th Armored Division Artillery, Assigned as a Fire Support Officer for Armored and Infantry companies., Supervised a 6-man Fire Direction Center., Served as Battery Executive Officer of a 155mm Self-Propelled Artillery Battery.
Certification
Emergency Response Officer / Hazmat Certification (ERO 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
Timeline
Police Captain
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Public Safety
07.2021 - Current
Police Officer IV
Eastern New Mexico University Department of Public Safety
05.2019 - 07.2021
Lieutenant - Assistant District Commander
New Mexico State Police – District Nine
05.2005 - 05.2019
Sergeant
New Mexico State Police – District Nine
06.2001 - 05.2005
Patrolman
New Mexico State Police – District Five
12.1994 - 06.2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
New Mexico Military Institute
Emergency Response Officer / Hazmat Certification (ERO 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
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
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