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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Jacob Sanchez

Valley Center,CA

Summary

Seasoned Officer with a proven track record at California Highway Patrol, showcasing extensive knowledge of penal codes and exceptional interpersonal skills. Excelled in high-stakes environments, ensuring public safety and mastering defensive tactics. Demonstrated leadership in community outreach and media relations, significantly enhancing public engagement and safety awareness.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Officer/Public Information Officer

California Highway Patrol
San Diego, CA
02.2001 - 07.2024
  • As a patrol officer I patrolled the highway and unincorporated areas in a patrol vehicle, using defensive driving tactics, or assigned to fixed posts.
  • Interpreted and applied the provisions of the vehicle code, other complex codes, regulations, and court rulings when taking enforcement action.
  • Operated a patrol vehicle over extended hours, usually alone, while on patrol in all parts of the state under a variety of climatic, environmental, and traffic conditions, including pursuit driving under potentially hazardous conditions.
  • Removed obstacles from the roadway to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
  • I made enforcement stops for unsafe or illegal traffic actions or vehicle equipment violations.
  • I issued all types of enforcement documents, including citations.
  • I conducted surveillance, made a variety of in dash custody arrests, pursued and physically subdued combative and belligerent persons, including armed felons.
  • I rendered general assistance to members of the motoring public, administered field sobriety tests, and took charge of accident scenes and other emergencies.
  • I investigated traffic accidents, administered first aid, and lifted accident victims or prisoners in varying terrain or situations.
  • I testified in court ranging from traffic violations to homicide cases.
  • I monitored and operated the departmental mobile radio and emergency equipment while enforcing field enforcement duties.
  • I conducted commercial vehicle inspections, read and prepared a variety of reports and manuals.
  • I maintained firearm proficiency and recovered evidence while providing for its safekeeping.
  • I interviewed victims, witnesses, informants, and suspects for information to support criminal complaints.
  • I controlled crowds during disturbances and other assemblies.
  • As a public information officer, I coordinated community outreach and media relations activities.
  • I provided information and education in cooperation with our region's media partners, including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television programs.
  • I assisted in maintaining social media accounts for the California Highway Patrol.
  • I was the public face for the CHP, responsible for many duties, including providing information to the media and public.
  • I conducted several traffic safety courses for the public, including children, teens, adults, company employees, and the military.
  • I wrote several press releases for a variety of incidents.
  • I conducted media interviews and press conferences relating to multiple investigations, many of which were on a national scale.

Residential Security Officer

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
11.1999 - 02.2001
  • As an RSO, I patrolled my assigned area on campus to ensure the safety of residents, their property, and university-owned or controlled assets.
  • I acted as an intermediary for the police by enforcing policy, regulations, and hazards.
  • I had a high level of public contact, responsibility, and community service.
  • I observed and reported criminal activity to the police and made private-persons arrests.
  • I gave directions and assistance while performing other duties, as assigned.

Military Police Officer/SRT

US Marines Corps
Parris Island, SC
08.1995 - 08.1999
  • Performed and enforced the full range of police duties within the military installation.
  • I conducted the full range of base entry controller duties.
  • I ensured that individuals requesting access to the installation had proper identification credentials before entering.
  • I performed the full range of duties for defending protection-level resources.
  • As a special reaction team member, I was required to respond to high-risk incidents that are beyond the capabilities of standard law enforcement.
  • I was trained in tactical movements, entry techniques, threat containment, hostage rescue, apprehending armed or barricaded suspects, understanding the psychological state of individuals, and contributing to security and anti-terrorism measures.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Sport And Leisure Studies

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Ability to utilize resources in an organized manner
  • Extensive knowledge of penal codes
  • Effective interpersonal and customer relations' skills
  • Ability to demonstrate effective use of various defensive devises such as tasers and handcuffs

Certification

  • P.O.S.T. Certificates: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Certificates obtained (2002-2024)
  • COMMERCIAL LEVEL 1 TRAINING: CHP Academy (120 hours), March 2005
  • COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRAINING: CHP Academy (56 hours), May 2005
  • COMMERCIAL BULK CONTAINER TRAINING: CHP Academy (40 hours), July 2005
  • SMITH AND WESSON 4006 WEAPONS INSPECTOR COURSE: CHP Academy (24 hours), July 2005
  • PRELIMINARY ALCOHOL SCREENING CALIBRATION COURSE: CHP Academy (8 hours),
  • FBI BASIC CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS COURSE: FBI San Diego Office (24 hours), March 2011
  • PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY DETAIL TRAINING: CHP Academy (8 hours), July 2011
  • UCSDTREDSTRAINTHETRAINER: San Diego (8 hours), May 2012

Accomplishments

  • Oceanside CHP DUI Officer of the Year, 2009
  • Departmental Safety Awards, 2003, 2006, 2011, 2018, 2022
  • CHP-MADD“Century Award (100+ DUI arrests)” from 2006 to 2010
  • Numerous Commendable Incident Reports in various areas of responsibility
  • Above average and exceptional ratings on CHP 118S/100- Performance Appraisal, for various critical tasks; including Departmental Commitment, Leadership, Judgment, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, and Supervision.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Officer/Public Information Officer

California Highway Patrol
02.2001 - 07.2024

Residential Security Officer

University of California, San Diego
11.1999 - 02.2001

Military Police Officer/SRT

US Marines Corps
08.1995 - 08.1999

Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice

Southwestern College

Some College (No Degree) - Sport And Leisure Studies

San Diego City College

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