Results-driven professional with 11 years of comprehensive experience in law enforcement, 6 years combat arms military experience consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
New Mexico State Police
07.2013 - 05.2025
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.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Infantry Team Leader
Army National Guard-New Mexico
07.2010 - 07.2016
Utilized tactical expertise to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to successful outcomes in high-stress situations.
Led infantry team to successfully complete missions by providing clear instructions and efficient communication.
Improved morale within the team by addressing concerns promptly and offering constructive feedback.
Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Increased team efficiency with regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
Provided mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth in their military careers.
Maintained high levels of discipline within the unit, enforcing military standards and regulations.
Enhanced readiness of the unit by conducting thorough equipment checks and maintenance procedures.
Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
Led unit in field exercises and operations.
Recommended soldiers for promotion points and awards.
Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
Skills
Field training
Tactical leadership
Patrolling techniques
Conflict de-escalation
De-escalation techniques
Criminal investigations
Emergency vehicle operation
Crisis intervention and deescalation
Tactical driving
Background investigations
Crime scene preservation
Multilingualism
Prisoner transport
Public disturbance investigation
Police reports
Accomplishments
Received New Mexico State Police Chief's Challenge Coin x2 for efforts in proactively reducing overall crime to assigned area in a period of 1.5 years.
Served on New Mexico State Police Emergency Response Team since its inception in 2016.
United States Army Airborne School-2011
Army Achievement Medal x2
Certification
U.S. Army Warrior Leadership Course-2012
Law Enforcement Certification State of New Mexico-2013
Less lethal munitions-2018
Field Force Operations-Center for Domestic Preparedness/FEMA-2017
Tactical Medical Instructor-FLETC-2018
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Instructor-Texas A&M University-2022
Active Shooter Instructor Course for Civilians-NMSP-2017
Emergency Dispatcher, Terminal Agency Coordinator at New Mexico State PoliceEmergency Dispatcher, Terminal Agency Coordinator at New Mexico State Police