Dominic Pargas
Grants
Summary
Law enforcement professional with extensive expertise in criminal justice, transportation management, and operational excellence and safety. Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with a proven track record in financial and budget management, conflict resolution, and staff supervision.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Professional
Gallup McKinley County Schools-Transportation Dept.
Gallup
01.2023 - Current
- Safely transported students across McKinley County, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Enhanced route efficiency, reducing travel time for students.
- Maintained vehicle safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with school officials to address transportation needs.
- Resolved logistical challenges, improving overall service reliability.
- Coordinated with school staff and parents to address transport issues, promoting a cooperative environment for student safety.
Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Drive tractor/trailer, ensuring compliance with transport laws and medical clearances.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery schedules, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained a perfect safety record by adhering to safety protocols and proactive vehicle maintenance.
- Managed accurate logging of driving hours and vehicle inspections, supporting regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
Transportation Professional
Grants/Cibola County Schools-Transportation Dept.
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Safely transported students to Laguna Acoma High School, ensuring punctuality and safety.
SIU Field Specialist Investigator
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Investigated insurance fraud, preventing $6.2M loss and aiding law enforcement actions.
- Resolved customer issues in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
- Awarded for 20 years of safe driving, demonstrating commitment to safety and precision.
- Led high-impact investigations into insurance fraud, enhancing company credibility and protecting assets.
Special Agent
National Insurance Crime Bureau
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Investigated multi-carrier, multi-claim insurance fraud in New Mexico resulting in referrals to law enforcement agencies where organized crime was uncovered and prosecuted by the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Chief of Police
Acoma Tribal Police Department
Acoma
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Led 45 staff, managed $1.5M budget, ensured operational goals met for Acoma Tribal Police.
- Interim Public Safety Director, enhanced department performance and compliance.
- Collaborated with Tribal Government, proposed solutions to mitigate financial impacts.
- Directed communication with legislative bodies, monitored impactful legislation.
- Improved productivity and dedication, set performance goals for multiple departments.
Captain
New Mexico State Police
07.2006 - 12.2008
- District Commander of NM State Police, District 6. Responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures that ensure the safety and security of the community.
- Managed all aspects of the police department, including personnel, finance, and equipment. This includes managing budgets, allocating resources, and overseeing the recruitment, training, and performance of officers.
- Worked with other local government officials to develop and implement policies and programs that promote public safety and reduce crime.
- Overseeing patrol operations, investigations, narcotics, and traffic management. Ensures that officers are properly trained and equipped to carry out their duties, and provided them with the resources they need to be effective in their jobs.
- Supervised 45 subordinates and managed a $500K budget.
- Started a multi-jurisdictional DWI Task Force combatting DWIs within the area.
- Reduced DWI crashes and injuries including fatal crashes.
New Mexico State Police Officer
New Mexico State Police
06.1986 - 12.2008
- Lieutenant: supervised 24 officers and 13 staff members, enhancing district operations and response efficiency.
- Enforced state statutes related to motor vehicles, drugs, alcohol violations and other criminal acts.
- Developed strategies for proactive patrol operations in order to identify potential threats or criminal activity.
- Conducted investigations of traffic accidents, suspicious activity and other criminal offenses.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, New MexicoSkills
- Leadership
- Critical Incident Management
- Community engagement
- Claims management
- Financial Management
- Investigative techniques
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
Training
- NMDPS Incident Command Systems Critical Incident Management Courses ICS 100-900
- Graduate NICB Special Agent Academy NICB Medial Fraud Academy
- Texas DPS Advanced Auto Theft session 1 and 2
- NM Auto Theft Authority VIN Inspectors School
- Advanced Interviews and Interrogations
- DWI Detection, Dignitary Protection
- First Line Supervisors School
- At Scene Accident Investigation
- Criminal Justice Management for Supervisors
- Conducting Internal Affairs Investigations
- Spanish for Law Enforcement
- NMLEA Certified Instructor, Active Shooter Course
- National Center for Missing / Exploited Children Executive Session
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Marine Corps
- 1983-1989 E-4 Honorable Discharge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transportation Professional
Gallup McKinley County Schools-Transportation Dept.
01.2023 - Current
Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Transportation Professional
Grants/Cibola County Schools-Transportation Dept.
01.2019 - 01.2022
SIU Field Specialist Investigator
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
01.2015 - 01.2019
Special Agent
National Insurance Crime Bureau
01.2012 - 01.2015
Chief of Police
Acoma Tribal Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2012
Captain
New Mexico State Police
07.2006 - 12.2008
New Mexico State Police Officer
New Mexico State Police
06.1986 - 12.2008
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Santa Fe Community College
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