Crystal Guerra
Criminal Investigator
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated Criminal Investigator recognized for expertise in evidence preservation and training team members on investigative procedures. Proven ability to lead comprehensive investigations and ensure compliance with legal standards, driving successful case outcomes. In charge of processing sex offenders and conducting home visits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Alton Police Department
08.2018 - Current
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
Detention Officer/Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School
Edinburg TexasSkills
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Interview coordination
- Homicide investigations
- Missing persons investigations
- Detailed report writing
- Background checks
- Interviewing witnesses
- Auto theft
- Social media investigations
- Continuous improvement
- In charge of sex offenders/house visits/verifications
- Domestic Violence
- Burglaries
- Submitting narcotics, DNA and other evidence to Texas Dept Crime Lab
- Downloading Media/DA Packets
- Responded to requests from other agencies
Certification
- Licensed Peace Officer - Intermediate
- Certificate of Investigator of Sexual Assault
- Sex Offender trainings
- Safvic Sexual Assault and Strangulation
- Detective School
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Alton Police Department
08.2018 - Current
Detention Officer/Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School