Jesus Martinez
Garland,TX
Summary
Accomplished Police Officer with a distinguished career at the Dallas Police Department, demonstrating expertise in evidence collection protocols and human relations. Skilled in leveraging expert knowledge of property room operations to enhance investigative processes. Proven track record in building community trust and achieving significant improvements in detailed and accurate data entry of property/evidence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City of Dallas
04.2006 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Entering firearm information to the ATF database from firearms brought to the property room.
- Identifying firearms that did not have location information on them that were located in the firearm vault.
- Reviewing property/evidence that has been at the property room since the late 90s to determine if said items may be used in an open case.
- Assisting officers enter property/evidence into the property room.
- Overseeing the release of items to the public as well as to detectives for their cases.
Skills
- Human relations
- Evidence collection protocols
- Proficient use of Evidence TRKR
- Expert knowledge of the inner workings of the property room
- Skilled in several areas of the property room including the gun team, intake and disposal team
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Dallas
04.2006 - Current