Denise Vigil
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Results-driven Law Enforcement Professional experienced in incident management, effective communication, and team collaboration. Supervised personnel and managed emergency response efforts to ensure public safety and operational efficiency. Prepared to embrace new challenges and contribute to diverse fields.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Court secuity/Sheriff
Valencia County Sheriff's Office
Los Lunas, New Mexico
08.2015 - Current
- Enforced laws and maintained public safety in Valencia County.
- Managed daily operations of the sheriff's office.
- Supervised patrol officers and coordinated law enforcement operations.
- Managed emergency response efforts during critical incidents.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address crime trends effectively.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in joint task forces.
- Investigated complaints regarding illegal activities or violations of civil rights.
- Ensured secure transport of prisoners during transfers to detention facilities or courts.
- Supervised staff members and delegated tasks accordingly.
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
- Oversaw administrative tasks related to department budgeting and resource allocation.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on law enforcement techniques and practices.
Sales Clerk
D & S Appliance Service
Taos, New Mexico
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection, answers to questions, and handling complaints or issues.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert recommendations.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism and care.
- Responded to customer questions about products and services.
- Responded to customer inquiries and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices, and availability.
Detective Sergeant
Los Lunas Police Department
Los Lunas, New Mexico
05.2005 - 12.2014
- Supervised and mentored junior detectives in case management.
- Led team meetings to strategize on ongoing investigations and operations.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Read and evaluated case reports from each detective to assess accuracy and completeness.
- Advised patrol officers on proper handling procedures for evidence collection at crime scenes.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies to exchange information regarding criminal activity.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings as an expert witness regarding investigative procedures employed.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated subordinate personnel in the performance of investigative techniques.
- Participated in joint operations with multi-disciplinary teams, including SWAT units and task forces.
Detective
Belen Police Department
Belen, New Mexico
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Investigated criminal cases to gather evidence and build reports.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to obtain critical information.
- Collaborated with local agencies to strengthen crime-solving efforts and optimize resource sharing.
- Analyzed crime scene data using forensic tools and techniques for case support.
- Prepared comprehensive case files for prosecution, ensuring clarity and thoroughness for court presentations.
- Maintained accurate records of investigations in compliance with department policies.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
- Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to identify potential suspects.
- Prepared detailed reports of investigative activities and findings.
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed evidence such as fingerprints, weapons, documents, drugs.
- Reviewed police records and other information sources to obtain leads in cases.
- Acquired search warrants to ensure legal compliance in evidence collection. and executed them to gather evidence related to a case.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Engaged with witnesses to gather detailed accounts of events, descriptions, and locations of persons of interest.
- Participated in stakeouts or monitored suspicious persons or locations.
Patrol Officer
Los Lunas Police Department
Los Lunas, New Mexico
09.2001 - 08.2004
- Conducted routine patrols to maintain public safety and deter crime.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
- Enforced local laws and regulations during community interactions.
- Conducted traffic stops, wrote tickets, and made arrests.
- Assisted in traffic control during accidents and public events.
- Assisted with crowd control at special events or protests.
- Provided first aid and emergency support on-scene.
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Investigated suspicious activities, responded to emergency calls, and mediated disputes.
- Documented incidents thoroughly in reports for legal purposes.
- Prepared detailed reports about daily activities and investigations conducted.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Boosted community safety, performed motor vehicle accident investigations and conducted field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
- Responded to major interstate vehicular accidents with fatalities or serious injuries.
- Executed service of legal documents to ensure proper legal procedures were followed.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to enhance community policing efforts.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and gather information.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance law enforcement skills and knowledge.
- Attended regular training sessions on new law enforcement techniques and procedures.
- Organized police records such as arrest logs or incident reports into a centralized database system.
- Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
- Enforced local ordinances related to parking violations or other minor infractions.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Records Manager
Cornell Corrections
Los Lunas, NM
10.2000 - 08.2001
- Developed and implemented records management policies and procedures.
- Established filing systems that improved document accessibility, facilitating faster retrieval and reducing search times.
- Updated and managed electronic databases for efficient document tracking.
- Processed incoming records requests according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper storage and security of sensitive information files.
- Collaborated with teams to improve accuracy in record-keeping procedures, supporting compliance with organizational standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on effective record management practices.
- Guided staff on effective use of records management systems and procedures, enhancing overall team proficiency.
- Maintained data entry accuracy by verifying information on incoming documents.
- Prepared reports summarizing key findings from audit reviews.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on projects requiring comprehensive documentation.
Education
GED -
Taos High School
Taos, NM09-1990
Skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Criminal investigations
- Investigative procedures
- Interviews and interrogations
- Courtroom testimony
- Incident management
- Emergency response
- Policy enforcement
- Public safety initiatives
- Case documentation
- Law enforcement
- Operational oversight
- Leadership skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Personnel management
- Multitasking
- Media relations
- Investigative skills
Timeline
Court secuity/Sheriff
Valencia County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - Current
Sales Clerk
D & S Appliance Service
12.2014 - 08.2015
Detective Sergeant
Los Lunas Police Department
05.2005 - 12.2014
Detective
Belen Police Department
08.2004 - 05.2005
Patrol Officer
Los Lunas Police Department
09.2001 - 08.2004
Records Manager
Cornell Corrections
10.2000 - 08.2001
GED -
Taos High School