Derrick Blackbird
Farmington,NM
Summary
Integrity-driven patrol officer with expertise in emergency management and stress tolerance. Proficient in self-defense tactics and community engagement, aiming to enhance public safety and trust.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
Jicarilla Apache Police Department
Dulce, NM
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance and support as needed.
- Enforced local laws and regulations, maintaining order in public spaces.
- Collaborated with community members to foster relationships and enhance trust in law enforcement.
Driver
Jicarilla Emergency Medical Service
Dulce, NM
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while ensuring timely response to emergencies.
- Collaborated with medical staff to provide necessary patient information during transport.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Ensured timely arrivals at hospitals by maintaining open communication with dispatchers and adhering to strict transport schedules.
- Maintained professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing emotions while providing quality care to patients in need.
- Contributed to team efficiency by assisting in the cleaning, restocking, and organization of ambulance equipment after each call.
Police Lieutenant
Jicarilla Apache Police Department
Dulce, NM
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Led training programs for new officers, enhancing team performance and operational readiness.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Managed personnel scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak times and effective response to emergency situations.
- Frequently patrolled routes and talked with business owners and residents.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the department, ensuring fiscal responsibility while maintaining necessary resources for operations.
Sargent Police
Jicarilla Police Department
Dulce, NM
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised patrol operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Conducted investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives to strengthen police-community relations.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring public safety.
- Managed daily scheduling of patrol personnel, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours or special events.
- Conducted regular evaluations of officers'' strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement to enhance overall team performance.
- Led successful investigations, resulting in the apprehension of suspects and resolution of criminal cases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dulce High School
Dulce, NMNo Degree - Radiation Technician
San Juan College
Farmington, NM08-2022
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Stress tolerance
- Self-defense tactics
- Traffic control
- Patrol techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Emergency management
- Crime scene management
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved cases which led to convictions.
- Military Service (USMC)
- Operation Iraqi Freedom- 2003
- Team Leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Mobilized First Responders during wild land fire in Dulce, New Mexico- August 2021
Certification
- Indian Police Academy Certification - August 2016
- First Line Supervisor Training - November 2017
- Field Training Officer Training - April 2018
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- CPR/First Aide Training - March 2025
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing- August 2016
- Active Shooter Threat Training- August 2016
- Open Air Training-December 2025
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Jicarilla Apache Police Department
04.2025 - Current
Driver
Jicarilla Emergency Medical Service
08.2022 - 04.2025
Police Lieutenant
Jicarilla Apache Police Department
03.2019 - 04.2022
Sargent Police
Jicarilla Police Department
08.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Dulce High School
No Degree - Radiation Technician
San Juan College