JAMES T. MORALES, SR.
Corpus Christi
Summary
Focused Senior Officer with 20+ years of experience in law enforcement. Known for having patience, professionalism and self-assurance in all situations and when interacting with all types of personalities. Seasoned Police Officer bringing situational awareness and integrity, as well as dedication to safety.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
CCMC-Doctor's Regional Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2020 - 06.2026
- Enforced laws and regulations to ensure public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations into incidents and reported findings accurately.
- Collaborated with medical staff to manage emergency response situations effectively.
- Provided first aid and crisis intervention, ensuring patient care during emergencies.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with hospital staff to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with hospital staff.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2001 - 06.2026
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with co-workers & citizens, to build trust and improve upon communication
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area
- Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- De-briefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefing
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
Police Coordinator
Christus Spohn-Memorial Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2005 - 02.2020
- Communicated with clients to review contract, answer any questions and learn about their unique scenarios and how to troubleshoot
- Worked with various customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional customer service
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence
- Developed team communications and information for department meetings
- Successfully managed high volumes of client-facing interactions and established strong rapport with physicians, medical and laboratory staff and patients
- Conducted observation, visualization techniques and semi-structured interviews and surveys for data collection
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Provided excellent service to guests and employees
- Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information
- Worked with in house security to resolve hospital concerns, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
- Manage police scheduling, required training and compliance requirements for all police officers
Drill Instructor
Nueces County Juvenile Justice Bootcamp
Corpus Christi, TX
06.1996 - 06.2001
- Liaised between executives and entry-level workers, facilitating smooth communication and successfully achieving safety & security within facility
- Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses
- Created and implemented new training initiatives such as online modules, interactive software, language labs and online programs, assuring continuous training to employees to promote long-term excellence
- Trained and mentored troubled juveniles
- Achieved client confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential
- Ensured compliance with policies and quality standards to maintain consistency in quality of services
- Communicated with juveniles daily to request information and ensure completion of paperwork
- Patrolled and monitored all property areas by operating bicycle and company vehicle
- Resolved complaints and issues involving both guests and employees
- Developed and managed database to gather and streamline information throughout department
- Participated in weekly team meetings to develop better plans and revise proper protocols to meet objectives
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and ability to help employees successfully achieve them
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
- Applied superior negotiation, communication and conflict management skills to facilitate effective discussions
- Recommended training programs for technicians and engineers to further professional growth
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
Lance Corporal
United States Marine Corps Reserves
Corpus Christi, TX
10.1990 - 04.1998
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations
- Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels and personnel
- Supported combat operations by employing ground weaponry
- Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Organized information by studying, analyzing, interpreting and classifying data
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness in tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TXSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Traffic laws
- Civil law knowledge
- Criminal investigations
- Safety and security
- Surveillance
- Emergency planning
- Case management skills
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Relationship building and management
- Communication skills
- Staff management
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety improvements
- Investigations experience
- Legal knowledge
- Community relations
- Report writing
- Rule enforcement
- Investigation leadership
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Police Officer
CCMC-Doctor's Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 06.2026
Police Coordinator
Christus Spohn-Memorial Hospital
05.2005 - 02.2020
Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
06.2001 - 06.2026
Drill Instructor
Nueces County Juvenile Justice Bootcamp
06.1996 - 06.2001
Lance Corporal
United States Marine Corps Reserves
10.1990 - 04.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School