

Lead Public Safety Communications Specialist experienced in crisis management and dedicated public safety communications with over 11 years of experience in managing emergency response operations. Demonstrates exceptional skills in multitasking, quick decision-making, and maintaining composure under pressure. Highly reliable, adaptable, and committed to team collaboration and seamless operations. Strong proficiency in various dispatch and communication systems, coupled with proactive approach to problem-solving and support.
Served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army with leadership and supervisory responsibility for personnel, equipment, and mission-critical operations in a high-accountability environment.
Answers emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and courthouse staff; routes calls to other public safety agency dispatchers as needed
Monitors surveillance equipment and emergency alarms such as two-way radios, television (TV) , fire alarms, and duress alarms
Dispatches appropriate personnel in response to emergency and non-emergency issues
Controls Justice Center, Courthouse, and Paul Elizondo Tower (PET) security doors to allow authorized delivery, vendor, inmate and law enforcement officer access
Performs scheduled and unscheduled tests of alarm equipment and records results
Maintains activity logs for two-way radio transmissions, officer location, prisoner movement, transport van/bus time and mileage, deliveries, recorded surveillance and Court House, Justice Center, and PET keys
Documents incoming call subjects and resolution in computer database
Researches Texas Criminal Information Center (TCIC) and National Criminal Information Center (NCIC)computer systems to verify information on individuals, such as driver license checks, existence of protective orders, missing persons, stolen/recovered vehicles, warrants, vehicle registration, and criminal history
Evaluates information received and utilizes protocols provided through the computer-aided dispatch system to determine appropriate action or actions to be taken
Performs general clerical functions such as answering telephones and sorting mail
Deals with sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner by maintaining confidentiality
Responsible for creating and maintaining Dispatcher work schedules and hours.
Serve as "Custodian of Records" and answer request for Open Records" from other agencies and from the public and retrieve video footage as needed.
Manage and Maintain Video camera system in coordination with County Facilities Mgt Team for All County owned buildings.
Performs related duties as required
Duties and Responsibilities
Hold multiple State Certifications in Law Enforcement Communications
Completed Peace Officer 1 and Peace Officer 2 training courses at the San Antonio College Law Enforcement Training Center.
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO)
Court Security Officer Certification 10/1/2022
Basic Telecommunications Certification Course 12/14/2015
Bexar Co. Sheriff's Academy
TEEX Active Attack Emergency Communications