GERALD J LOVATO
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Professional handler with proven track record in managing logistics and operations. Skilled in handling packages, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining safety protocols. Strong team player adept at adapting to changing demands and consistently meeting targets. Reliable, efficient, and focused on achieving results through effective collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-9 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Handler/ Senior Police Officer
Santa Fe Police Department
Santa Fe, NM
04.2014 - 01.2024
- Assigned to the Support Operations Division. K-9 handlers establish policy and procedures governing the use of the Santa Fe Police Department's canine (K9) Unit. Enforces department policy, enforces Santa Fe Police Officers Association contract, enforces City of Santa Fe Rules and Regulations, and is the upper-level manager for the units. The K-9 Officer is also available to assist other agencies upon request. Maintaining a log of all K-9 Team's training, deployments, community contacts and apprehensions. Ensure that all reports are completed before ending a tour of duty.
- K-9 Commander, responsible for daily operations to ensure K-9 Officers comply with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Santa Fe Police Department.
- Other duties as Senior Police Officer consist of:
- Directs the operation of a police section; ensures that policies, procedures, and regulations are properly executed.
- Conducts in-service training.
- Under general supervision directs the activities and assists in the supervision of police department personnel.
- Provides technical assistance to field personnel in traffic control enforcement, and criminal and accident investigations; briefs police employees on procedures, bulletins, and other information; inspects patrol areas for proper police coverage.
- Special Investigations:
- Develops and revises routine and special work schedules.
- Conducts briefing sessions for area personnel.
- Maintains various records.
- Recommends subordinates for specialized training; and conducts training sessions.
- Evaluates operations and recommends improvements.
- Interprets management directives to subordinate personnel, and compiles report of area operations.
- Directs and implements policies, procedures, programs agreements, contracts and required standards.
- Research and surveys various law enforcement related subjects.
- Compiles data for annual report; and oversees budget expenditures within area.
- Consults with other agencies in interpreting standards.
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Crime Prevention:
- Administered crime prevention programs, to include Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Residential/Commercial Security Surveys, and promotes community relations. Coordinates, evaluates, and organizes unit efforts. Makes special function and event assignments. Provides support to special functions and events; provides emergency back-up assistance.
Senior Deputy III
First Judicial District Court
Santa Fe, NM
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the safety and security for the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, NM. Responsible for the transportation of inmates from Corrections Facility to the First Judicial Court and the Magistrate Court. Conduct security sweeps of court facilities, and surrounding areas. Liable for conducting individual searches and body scans before entering the secured areas. Monitor security cameras throughout facility to ensure the safety of Judges, Attorneys and visitors entering and surrounding premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Academy High School
Santa Fe, NM01.2000
Skills
- Excellent public speaking and communication skills
- Ability to promote teamwork and provides excellent work ethic, problem solving
- Ability to operate police vehicles, firearms, and specialized police equipment
- Demonstrated competence in writing and evaluating reports, analysis of emergency situations and in taking appropriate, reasonable course of actions with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Dedicated to public service and department objectives for public safety
Certification
- Successful completion of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy on September 17th, 2004. Certification Number 04-0261-P.
- Successfully met the requirements of LAWS, 1979, Chapter 7, Section 42 through 49.
- Received an Outstanding Leadership Award as Squad Leader for Basic Class #171, NMLEA.
- Successful completion of the Police Officer as a Prosecutor Course in 2004.
- The course included court preparation, introduction of evidence, testimony, cross examination, and motions for the court.
- Completed/ Certified In 2006
- SWAT Commander/Team Leader
- Successful completion of the Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation in 2008.
- Completed Field Training Officer course. Received in 2010.
- Successful Completion of Instructor Development, completed in 2014 and has taken state mandated "refresher" courses, keeping the instructorship active.
- Received the General Police Instructorship to teach and train all officers in biennium training, needed for certification.
- Certification completed in 2016
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS AND EDUCATION
CRIME PREVENTION AWARD, Organized Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Residential/Commercial Security Surveys in the City of Santa Fe, SHERIFF’S COMMENDATION, Received Sheriff’s Commendations in 2005. Based on meritorious and exceptional achievements in performance of duty and preservation of public safety.
Timeline
Senior Deputy III
First Judicial District Court
08.2024 - Current
K-9 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Handler/ Senior Police Officer
Santa Fe Police Department
04.2014 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Desert Academy High School