Edwin Vargas
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Professional NYPD Detective with 21 years of experience specializing in VIP protection with extensive training in risk assessment and crisis management. Proven track record of following and enhancing safety protocols through effective and team leadership. Committed to developing innovative security strategies that ensures personal and asset protection.
Organized and dependable team member successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team inspired goals.
Successfully managed large-scale projects and implemented innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer / Detective
NYPD
01.2005 - Current
- -January 2005 commenced in the NYPD Police Academy
- -July 2005 Graduation from the NYPD Academy
- -August 2016 Promoted from Police Officer to Detective
- -December 2020 assigned to the NYPD Intelligence Division NYC Mayor NYPD Executive Protection Unit
- -May 2023 Promoted to Detective 2nd Grade
- -January 2026 - PRESENT assigned to the Intelligence Operation and Analysis Division.
Skills
- VIP Protection
- Security Planning
- Crisis Prevention
- Risk Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Threat detection
- Asset Protection
- Surveillance
Certification
NYPD Certified training
- Threat Assessment
- Criminal Investigation Course
- Dignitary Protection
- Life saving (CPR / Defibrillator usage trained)
- Counter Terrorism Active Shooter and Hostile Detection Course
- Plain clothes , surveillance and intelligence tactics training
- Weapons of mass destruction / Bomb detection
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Course)
- Crime scene preservation
- Crisis intervention techniques and responses
- Community Policing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer / Detective
NYPD
01.2005 - Current