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Jerry Diaz

Friant,CA

Summary

Known for offering a flexible schedule to create opportunities to provide effective guidance and meet the needs of students. Excellent leadership development, communication and adult learning talents with proficiency in oral and written communication. Looking to transition these skills to a new position in the teaching region. Astute Vocational Instructor with experience training students in communication skills and behavior and mental health programs. Excellent with progress tracking to determine students understanding of the material. A detail-oriented and organized worker with a strong work ethic. Eager to apply these talents and 20 years of Ethics, Criminology and Investigation expertise to an exciting new position. Knowledgeable Constitutional Law with 25 + years of experience teaching college-level courses. Sensitivity to student diversity with strong desire to help adults achieve learning goals. Evidence of distance education and web-teaching modalities. Motivated Criminology Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Creative Problem Solving.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Police Academy Instructor

College Of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
01.2011 - Current
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
  • Maintained documentation and data on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning programs with 11 % increase of passing rate (April 2019).
  • Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology, with 17% increase passing scores for learning domains (Feb-2019 and Aug -2020)

Security Director

Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
  • Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
  • Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
  • Improved security awareness by holding workshops for company employees.
  • Established effective security policies and monitored implementation at all levels.
  • Collaborated with building owners to determine needs and make proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Maintained proper functioning of all security equipment.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal agencies to cooperate in investigations.
  • Completed payroll, reports and all documentation for operations and administration.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Oversaw entry and exit of up to 2900 employees and visitors daily.
  • Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
  • Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
  • Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
  • Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Senior Deputy Sheriff

Tulare County Sheriff's Department
Visalia, CA
03.2000 - 03.2018
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
  • Major Crimes Units Detective, Homicide, Violent Assaults, Conspiracies, sexual sexual assaults, internal affairs.
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability for criminal prosecution, with 21 % conviction increase.
  • Maintained employees' job performances in conformance with corporate policies and procedures.
  • Researched and analyzed crime statistics to maintain awareness and knowledge of known crime trends, with reduction of property crimes with closure rate of 78% from 41 % property crimes.
  • Assessed and analyzed data to clarify criminal prosecution rate per sworn personnel, increase prosecution rate per colleague by 19% percent.
  • Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations, trends and hot spots.
  • Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations by 51 % (2013 Violent Crime)

Military Police Investigator

Army Reserve
Fairfield, CA
05.2005 - 02.2009
  • Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
  • Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
  • Train and mentor new police investigators
  • Supported judge advocate general with investigations for trial involving military members facing courts martial and other disciplinary actions.
  • Supervised 24-hour police operation investigating civil disturbances on base.
  • Employed negotiation techniques to diffuse hostile situations.
  • Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
  • Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crimes on base.

Police Sergeant

Woodlake Police Department
Woodlake, CA
12.1996 - 12.2000
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 18 subordinates.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
  • Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney and magistrate office case preparation.
  • Established and enforced employee performance policies.
  • Oversaw more than 1000 criminal investigations each year, specializing in Major Crimes cases.
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Eliminated process discrepancies by accurately investigating felony-level property and violent crimes to achieve 91% successful prosecution rate.
  • Implemented training programs for over 18 new recruits.
  • Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support criminal cases.
  • Authored affidavits and search warrants by implemented streamlined tactics and programs.
  • Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Criminology

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Fresno State University
Fresno, CA
05.2015

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.1997

Skills

  • Interactive Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Detailed Instruction

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 45 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved positive results through effectively helping with mentoring with changes.
  • Collaborated with team of nurses in the development of better communication with patients and visitors.
  • Documented and resolved Work Place Violence incidents which led to reduction of work place violence incidents with advance colleague training and awareness courses.
  • Implemented standard work for law enforcement and security.

Affiliations

California Narcotics Officer (life Member)

International Association Healthcare Security Safety

Mount Mercy University Alumni

POST Master II Instructor






Certification


  • POST Instructor Verbal Communications
  • Just Culture Principle-Trinity Healthcare
  • Ethics-Constitutional Law-Training - Ongoing
  • Leadership Skills Training - Ongoing
  • Management Essential-Harvard University
  • Disruptive Strategy-Harvard University
  • Essential Skills for New Leaders-Trinity Healthcare
  • Behavior Detection and Recognition
  • Recognizing Domestic Violence
  • Human Trafficking-Train the Trainer
  • ALICE Training Instructor-Active Shooter
  • The Opioids Crises in America
  • Leadership Communication
  • Mental Illness for First Responders
  • Behavior Healthcare Training Courses
  • CPI (Workplace Violence) Prevention Instructor.
  • Crucial Accountability



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Timeline

Security Director

Saint Agnes Medical Center
04.2018 - 06.2022

Police Academy Instructor

College Of The Sequoias
01.2011 - Current

Military Police Investigator

Army Reserve
05.2005 - 02.2009

Senior Deputy Sheriff

Tulare County Sheriff's Department
03.2000 - 03.2018

Police Sergeant

Woodlake Police Department
12.1996 - 12.2000

Master of Science - Criminology

Mount Mercy University

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Fresno State University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Fresno City College
Jerry Diaz