Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Master Peace Officer Certificate
Timeline
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David Hernandez

Progreso,TX

Summary

Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer and Interim Chief of Police at Progreso Police Department. Proven skills in report writing and conflict de-escalation, fostering strong community relationships. Earned advanced certifications, demonstrating integrity and commitment to public safety.

Law enforcement professional with commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong sense of duty, contributing to cohesive team environment. Possesses key skills in crisis management and community outreach, ensuring effective collaboration and positive outcomes.

Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.

Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures, focusing on maintaining order and protecting citizens. Utilizes strategic problem-solving and effective communication to handle diverse situations. Track record of building strong community relationships and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Diligent peace officer with solid background in law enforcement and community safety. Successfully resolved numerous investigations and maintained public order through effective policing strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in conflict resolution and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.

Police Officer with over 33 years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.

Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.

Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer SRO

Santa Maria ISD
08.2019 - Current

Earned the School Base Law Enforcement Certificate and ALERRT Training.

Deputy Constable (Reserve)

Hidalgo County PCT. 1 Constable's Office
04.2019 - Current

Interim Chief of Police

Progreso Police Department
06.2001 - 09.2018

I earned my Advanced and Master Peace Officer License. I also gained chief of police experience.

Police Officer

Palm Valley Police Department
09.2000 - 06.2001

Patrol and peace officer duties.

Police Officer

Mercedes Police Department
06.1999 - 01.2000

Patrol and Peace Officer duties.

Police Officer

Santa Rosa Police Department
08.1998 - 06.1999

Patrol and Peace Officer duties. Police supervisor and investigations. I was promoted to police lieutenant.

Police Officer

Donna Police Department
05.1998 - 08.1998

Patrol and peace officer duties.

Police Officer

Santa Rosa Police Department
09.1994 - 02.1998

Patrol and peace officer duties. I was promoted to police lieutenant.

Police Officer (Reserve)

Primera Police Department
09.1993 - 09.1994

Patrol and peace officer duties.

Police Officer (Reserve)

Palm Valley Police Department
04.1993 - 09.1993

Patrol and peace officer duties.

Police Officer (Reserve)

La Feria Police Department
10.1992 - 12.1992

Police and peace officer duties.

Education

High School Classes

Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TX
06-1989

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Patience and empathy

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved burglaries, crashes, family violence, home invasions and death investigations which led to positive results.

Certification

  • CPR - Certified
  • Master Peace Officer License.
  • School Base Law Enforcement Certified


Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional

Master Peace Officer Certificate

I am certified as a Master peace officer, the highest certification of the peace officer license. This license is earned by years of law enforcement experience and continuing education in law. 

Timeline

Police Officer SRO

Santa Maria ISD
08.2019 - Current

Deputy Constable (Reserve)

Hidalgo County PCT. 1 Constable's Office
04.2019 - Current

Interim Chief of Police

Progreso Police Department
06.2001 - 09.2018

Police Officer

Palm Valley Police Department
09.2000 - 06.2001

Police Officer

Mercedes Police Department
06.1999 - 01.2000

Police Officer

Santa Rosa Police Department
08.1998 - 06.1999

Police Officer

Donna Police Department
05.1998 - 08.1998

Police Officer

Santa Rosa Police Department
09.1994 - 02.1998

Police Officer (Reserve)

Primera Police Department
09.1993 - 09.1994

Police Officer (Reserve)

Palm Valley Police Department
04.1993 - 09.1993

Police Officer (Reserve)

La Feria Police Department
10.1992 - 12.1992

High School Classes

Mercedes High School