Ethan Rodriguez
Kyle,TX
Summary
Driven and community-focused individual with strong sense of integrity and dedication to public safety. Possesses foundational knowledge in law enforcement protocols and criminal justice principles, coupled with skills in conflict resolution and effective communication. Committed to making positive impact by ensuring safety and well-being of community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Police Officer- Part Time
Vernon College
Vernon, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough facility patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by implementing effective access control measures at entry points.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Monitored campus safety, ensuring a secure environment for students and staff.
Police Officer
Vernon Police Department
Vernon, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Valet Driver -Holiday Job
Parking Management Company
Austin, TX
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Increased repeat business through exceptional customer interactions and professional demeanor.
- Ensured smooth operations, coordinating with team members for efficient vehicle movement and storage.
- Established positive guest relationships through consistent delivery of excellent customer service.
- Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
- Reduced wait times for guests by efficiently organizing and managing the valet parking area.
- Welcomed arriving guests and explained car retrieval procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M Texarkana
Texarkana, TX12-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TXAssociate of Applied Science - Kinesiology
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos, TX05-2017
Skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Public safety
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Team building
- Patrol procedures
- First aid and CPR
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Traffic enforcement
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle inspection
- Incident documentation
- Investigative skills
- Evidence collection
- Arrest procedures
- Crime prevention
- Access control
- Surveillance techniques
Certification
- Peace Officer License, South Plains College Law Enforcement Academy - 08/2023
- Basic Peace Officer License - 08/09/2024
- Intermediate Peace Officer License - 10/27/2025
- Basic S.W.A.T Course, Wichita County Sheriffs Office - 03/27/2026
Timeline
Security Police Officer- Part Time
Vernon College
03.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Vernon Police Department
08.2023 - Current
Valet Driver -Holiday Job
Parking Management Company
11.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
San Marcos Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M Texarkana
Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology
Clarendon College
Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology
Vernon College