Ernesto Almeida
Summary
Experienced with public safety and law enforcement, with a strong focus on proactive police work, community engagement, and team-work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Sunrise Police Department
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement resulting in over 30 arrests.
- Enacted response procedures as critical incidents unfolded, mitigating risk and ensuring the effective detainment of numerous offenders.
- Prioritized over 20 active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Conducted in depth preliminary and follow-up investigations, resulting in the arrest of numerous offenders and resolution of cases.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Infantryman
U.S. Army
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Enforced daily control and searched over 800 contracted Iraqi personnel and 100 cargo trucks as they entered and left Al-Assad Air Base.
- Escorted high-risk Iraqi individuals who posed a threat to National Security and the well-being of military personnel at Al-Qaim Forward Operating Base.
- Conducted weekly patrols while deployed, developing relationships with the Iraqi community, and ensuring the safety and functionality of the base infrastructure.
- Maintained a rigorous work schedule in which timeliness and effectiveness was of the essence.
- Prioritized and executed tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Learned how to work effectively and develop solutions using teamwork.
Intern
Fairbanks Police Department
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Received and processed reports of criminal and civil incidents.
- Trained in policing and procedures.
- Received training in the procedures regarding the civilian district court, traffic code violations, rules of criminal procedure, officer safety and wellness training.
- Took part in ride-along with a Field Training Officer.
- Received hands-on training and exposure to investigative tasks, procedures, and field applications.
Senior Bank Teller
J.P. Morgan Chase
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Played positive role in branch/ customer relations through excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with customers of various backgrounds and ethnic diversity.
- Developed knowledge of company products, policies, and procedures though government mandated and regulated training.
- Maintained a position of trust, responsibility, and integrity through the safekeeping of over $750,000.00, sensitive customer information, and additional branch assets and resources.
Education
Bachelors - Criminal Justice (Pursuing)
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School
05.2015
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish: Speaking, Reading, Writing (Fluent)
- Advanced Training in Interviews and Criminal Investigations
- Advanced Weapons Training (Military and FDLE)
- Proactive Approach to Law Enforcement
- Community Driven
Certification
- FDLE Certified Officer
- US Army Infantry
Awards
- ARCOM (V), 01/07/22, Received for valorous achievement in the midst of combat action while deployed to Iraq.
- ARCOM (C), 01/07/22, Received for being in a combat zone while deployed to Iraq.
Timeline
Police Officer
Sunrise Police Department
04.2023 - 04.2025
Intern
Fairbanks Police Department
02.2022 - 05.2022
Infantryman
U.S. Army
03.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Bank Teller
J.P. Morgan Chase
08.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelors - Criminal Justice (Pursuing)
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School
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