Edgar Davalos
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with a strong background in leadership, crisis management, and community relations. Skilled in promoting team collaboration and achieving results, while effectively adapting to changing needs. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and public safety operations. Known for reliability and creating a supportive, results-driven environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Police Officer / Acting Police Sergeant
Shafter Police Department
12.2020 - Current
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on best practices for policing techniques and career advancement opportunities.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 5 officers.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety swiftly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Enhanced officer safety through the development of comprehensive training programs and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Deputy Sheriff
Kern County Sheriff's Office
9/16/17 - 12.2020
- Increased inmate safety by closely monitoring all activity on jail premises, including inmate behavior and hazards.
- Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports and testified in courtroom hearings.
- Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
- Responded to on average of 15- 25 calls for service per shift while on patrol in Metro Bakersfield.
- Made arrests for violations of criminal laws and conducted background investigations.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas.
- Responded to calls related to felonies, misdemeanors, domestic abuse.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Perishable Skills Training
Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center
Fresno, CA09.2023
Certificate - Field Training Officer
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA08.2023
Certificate - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (STFTs)
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield, CA02.2021
Certificate - Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
Bakersfield Police Department
Bakersfield, CA02.2021
Field Training Officer
Kern County Sheriff's Office
Bakersfield, CA09.2019
POST CERTIFICATE - Basic Police Academy
Kern County Regional Training Center
Bakersfield, CA09.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAHigh School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter, CA05.2013
Skills
- Arrest procedures
- Search and seizure warrants
- Conflict de-escalation
- Planning and coordination
- Officer Training
- Assigning Work
- Search and seizure procedures
- Emergency Management
- Staff Management
- Police reports
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Report Writing
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Crime Scene Processing
- Interrogation Techniques
- Miranda rights expert
- Probation and parole knowledge
- Drug laws enforcement
- Suspect interrogation
Certification
- State of California Department of Justice Intermediate Certificate.
Accomplishments
- I have been awarded officer of the year for 2022 and 2023.
- I have received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving award for 2021 and for 2023.
- I have received the California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition award in honor of receiving the MADD award for 2023
- I have received the U.S. House of Representatives Certification of Congressional Recognition in honor of receiving the MADD award for 2023.
- I have received the State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition in Honor of receiving the MADD award for 2023.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Police Officer / Acting Police Sergeant
Shafter Police Department
12.2020 - Current
Certificate - Field Training Officer
Fresno City College
Certificate - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (STFTs)
Bakersfield Police Department
Certificate - Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement
Bakersfield Police Department
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
- State of California Department of Justice Intermediate Certificate.
Deputy Sheriff
Kern County Sheriff's Office
9/16/17 - 12.2020
Certificate of Completion - Perishable Skills Training
Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center
Field Training Officer
Kern County Sheriff's Office
POST CERTIFICATE - Basic Police Academy
Kern County Regional Training Center
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bakersfield College
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