Janet Sanchez
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Police Officer with over 20 years of service enforcing rules and authority for the good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims, and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going above and beyond.
Dynamic professional with a strong background in law enforcement and legal support, having excelled at Yuma County Public Defenders.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yuma County
Public Defenders
10.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Served as liaison between attorneys and clients fostering a positive relationship while addressing inquiries promptly.
- Strengthened relationships among colleagues within the firm through collaboration on interdepartmental projects.
- Maintained an organized filing system for efficient retrieval of legal documents and client information.
- Enhanced attorney efficiency by providing meticulous proofreading and editing support for legal documents.
- Assisted attorneys in staying compliant with court rules by tracking deadlines for motions, responses, and other filings.
- Streamlined office operations with the timely drafting of legal correspondence, memos, and court filings.
- Facilitated smooth court proceedings through proficient scheduling of meetings, depositions, and hearings.
- Increased overall efficiency at the firm by implementing new software solutions designed specifically for Legal Secretary Assistants'' needs.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing case files and maintaining strong communication with clients.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive client information through strict adherence to privacy policies when handling documents.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by diligently reviewing drafts for accuracy, clarity, and proper formatting.
- Arranged deposition schedules to adhere to deadlines set forth by the attorney or court mandates.
- Optimized attorney productivity through expert coordination of travel arrangements and calendar management.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to Attorney.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for attorneys.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Police Officer
City Of Yuma
05.2004 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- 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.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- worked closely with news media
- Providing timely and accurate information to the media regarding police activities, events, and investigations
- Developing and implementing media strategies to promote a positive public image of the police department.
- Preparing press releases, media advisories, and other communication materials.
- Managing media interviews and press conferences.
- Disseminating information to the public through various channels, including social media, websites, and community events.
- Participating in community events and outreach programs.
- Promoting positive interactions between the police department and the community.
Administration Assistant Background
Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
- Facilitated employee onboarding experience by coordinating orientation sessions and completing necessary paperwork efficiently.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Filing, background checks, new hire fingerprints
Community Service Officer
Buena Park Police Department
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Contributed to the reduction of traffic accidents through diligent parking enforcement and monitoring of roadways.
- Promoted positive community relations by attending various events as a representative of the police department.
- Responded to and processed found property calls, logging details and filing required reports for further action.
- Provided exceptional customer service to citizens in need, addressing their concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Ensured accurate documentation and reporting by maintaining detailed records of all incidents encountered during shifts.
- Managed administrative tasks effectively, ensuring proper record-keeping, data entry, filing, and report writing were completed accurately and promptly.
- Prepared accurate and thorough burglary and theft reports.
- Assisted police officers in routine investigations by canvassing areas, collecting and documenting evidence and coordinating community responses.
- Assisted jail staff with efficiently booking prisoners and completing all reports and system updates.
- Customer service, took care of all the walk ins & if they needed police I would gather information and give it to our Dispatch so they could dispatch an Officer.
- Ink fingerprinted Sex Offenders.
- Took police reports for thefts, frauds, stolen vehicles.
- Took any report that had no suspect information. These reports were hand written or on Microsoft.
- Assisted police officers with female searches that were in custody
Customer Service Cashier
K-Mart
06.1992 - 01.1997
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Promoted a positive shopping experience by greeting customers warmly upon entry and providing assistance as needed.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Balanced cash registers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and errors.
- I was stationed at front cash register.
- My duties when I was a cashier was to make sure my isle was organized and clean at all times.
- I was a fast cashier and really quick got promoted to assist the front customer service desk.
- I would answer phone calls direct customers to the right department.
- I would also do refunds or returns. Soon after I was moved to Layaway when there was an opening. I would create new customer accounts, take payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
Fullerton, CA06-1994
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- PowerPoint, WORD, Excel, Microsoft, New World, LERMS
- American Sign Language (a little starting to lose it)
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Report writing
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Public Speaking
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Community relations
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal law
- Community oriented policing
- Police reports
- Courtroom testimony
- Tactical driving
- Court testimony
- Crime prevention strategies
- Background investigations
- Undercover operations
- Self-defense training
- Crime scene preservation
- Search and seizure laws & procedures
- Surveillance
- Traffic laws
- Domestic violence prevention
- Suspect interrogation
- Interrogation techniques
- Fingerprinting
- Weapons safety
Certification
- Arizona Driver's License
- Arizona POST Certificate
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
- Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS)
- Certified General Instructor
- CPR/AED Certification
- RADAR certified
- Negotiator for Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) SWAT
- Police Bike Certified
- Basic / Advanced Forensic Interviewer
- Domestic Violence training
- Public Affairs Officer (PAU)
- School Resource Officer(SRO) certification– National Association of School Resource Officers(NASRO).
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State POST Boards.
- Tactical Communication Skills Training Certificate - Various Law Enforcement Training Centers.
- Disaster Response and Crisis Intervention Certifications– American Red Cross, FEMA.
- Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Certificate – International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
- Child Abuse Investigation Techniques
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Defensive Tactics Certification
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)
- Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Yuma County
Public Defenders
10.2024 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Yuma
05.2004 - 09.2024
Administration Assistant Background
Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
Community Service Officer
Buena Park Police Department
01.1994 - 01.1997
Customer Service Cashier
K-Mart
06.1992 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
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