David L. Pena
McAllen,USA
Summary
My objective is to further advance in the law enforcement/criminal justice field, gain additional experience, apply my knowledge and experience to the growth of the department and the next generation of law enforcement/criminal justice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University Police Lieutenant – Professional Standards Unit
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Training Division Supervisor
- Teach Law Enforcement Courses (Law Enforcement Instructor)
- Supervise the Property and Evidence Unit
- Supervise and investigate internal affairs cases.
- Investigate Administrative Investigations
- Supervise the Communications Division
- Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager
- Create and revised department policies
- Other supervisory administrative duties
- Other law enforcement duties
University Police Sergeant
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Training Division Supervisor
- Supervise training course at the UTRGV Police Advance Law Enforcement Training Center.
- Teach classes at the UTRGV Police Training Center (Law Enforcement Instructor)
- Review new and current lesson plans.
- Review learning objectives.
- Observe training classes.
- Schedule training classes.
- Review class evaluation forms.
- Implement new training classes.
- Accreditation Manager
- Review department policies and match them to the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrator (IACLEA) Standard Manual.
- Create and update department policies.
- Develop proofs to comply with International Associations of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) standards.
- Conduct accreditation presentations.
- Background Investigator
- Conduct thorough pre-employment background investigations on applicants.
- Conduct pre-employment background investigation interviews.
- Review files relating to pre-employment and background investigations.
- Train other employees on background investigations.
- Communications Division
- Supervising 8 Civilian Police Communications Operators.
- Ensure all personnel are in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Ensure all radio communications equipment is operating properly and in compliance with FCC regulations.
- Monitor accuracy of records in the Communications Center.
- Validate all entries in TCIC/NCIC
- Patrol Division
- Supervising (3) Police Officers along with (3) Public Safety Officers.
- Ensure all personnel are in compliance with department policies & procedures.
- Participating in the protection of all University of Texas Rio Grande Valley property and campus community.
- Perform office and various administrative tasks.
- Investigate all criminal offenses.
- Enforce local, state and federal laws.
- Enforce rules and regulations of the Board of Regents.
- Provide service, information, and direction to students, employees and visitors.
- Conduct formal and informal training for constant development of police officers.
- Arrest offenders.
- Review and approve police reports.
- Instructor for the Civilian Interaction Training Program (CITP).
- Instructor for Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events (E.R.A.S.E).
- Instructor for Active Attack Integrated Response (A.A.I.R).
University Police Officer
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Community Engagement Officer (2017 -2019)
- Conducting Community presentations which provided knowledge regarding Law Enforcement resources and safety measures.
- Participating in table events to engage with students and staff.
- Planned the 1st Community National Day Out Event at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Campus.
- Collaborated with other University departments and planned community events.
- Conducted pre-employment background investigations.
- Assisted in the hiring process for department personnel.
- Conducted bicycle patrol around campus.
- Crime prevention duties to include security assessments around campus.
- Identify security hazards around campus.
- Patrol Division
- Prevent and suppress crime.
- Responded to calls for service.
- Participate in the protection of all University of Texas Rio Grande Valley property and campus community.
- Conduct field training for new officers and ensuring they are knowledgeable in requirements and compliance in a university setting.
- Enforce local, state, and federal laws.
- Arrest offenders
- Enforce rules and regulations of the Board of Regents.
- Provide service, information, and direction to students, employees, and visitors.
- Identify security hazards around campus.
- Write police reports.
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
07.2011 - 10.2015
- Peace Officer duties assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division.
- Responding to calls for service.
- Criminal and traffic interdictions.
- Investigate all criminal offences.
- Making arrests
- Serving warrants and executing court orders.
- Executing civil process orders.
- Transporting prisoners.
- Gathering evidence and securing crime scenes.
- Assisting other law enforcement agencies.
- Community oriented policing.
- Crime prevention
Detention Officer (Jailer/Corrections Officer)
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Provide security for the Adult Detention Facility.
- Handcuffing and securing prisoners.
- Transporting prisoners.
- Report writing.
Communications Officer Police Dispatcher
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Answering calls for service via phone and radio.
- Answering emergency calls via phone and radio.
- Entering warrants into the system.
- Entering protective orders into the system.
- Dispatching patrol units to calls for service via radio.
- Answering teletype messages.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Nikki Rowe High School
McAllen, TXBachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice (with Emphasis in Law Enforcement)
Texas A & M University Commerce
Commerce, TX01.2022
Associates Degree - Applied Science of Law Enforcement
South Texas College
McAllen, TX01.2020
Skills
- Law enforcement supervision
- Internal affairs investigations
- Policy development
- Training program management
- Criminal Investigations
- Field Investigations
Accomplishments
Developed a law enforcement accreditation program from the beginning.
Developed a community policing program for my agency
Certification
- Master Peace Officer License
- Incident Command System Training 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
- Graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA) 11th Texas Sergeants Academy
- Basic Instructor Certification
- Taser Instructor Certification
- Background Investigations Training
- Field Training Officer
- Mental Health Peace Officer
- International Police Mountain Bike Association Police Cyclist
- Crime Prevention I
- Crime Prevention II
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
- Radar Instructor
- Effective Communication in Crisis or Conflict
- Basic SWAT Training
- Active Shooter Response
- Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events
- Active Attack Integrated Response.
- Patrol Tactical Course
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Basic Jailers License
- Various other law enforcement/criminal justice trainings/certifications
Awards and Recognitions
2017 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Commitment Hero Award, 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Commitment to Youth Hero Award
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
University Police Lieutenant – Professional Standards Unit
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2023 - Current
University Police Sergeant
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2023
University Police Officer
UTRGV (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
07.2011 - 10.2015
Detention Officer (Jailer/Corrections Officer)
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
06.2010 - 01.2012
Communications Officer Police Dispatcher
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office
10.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice (with Emphasis in Law Enforcement)
Texas A & M University Commerce
Associates Degree - Applied Science of Law Enforcement
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
James Nikki Rowe High School