Joel Quintanilla Jr.
Mercedes
Summary
I consider myself to be hard working person. I try and put my best work into the cases I investigate to insure the cases are prosecutable. I enjoy working with others to accomplish tasks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Hidalgo County District Attorneys Office
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted mid level and long term investigations regarding Drug related crimes, Money Laundering crimes and Trademark Counterfeit crime.
- Collaborate with local and federal law enforcement agencies on Criminal Investigations.
- Cultivate and manage Confidential Informants to infiltrate and dismantle Drug Organizations/ Drug Dealers.
- Analyze and process evidence to identify suspects and build prosecutorial cases.
- Interview suspects and witnesses to expand cases.
- I have led multi agency operations involving surveillance operations and the execution of search warrants.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Testified in court during criminal and civil forfeiture proceedings and trials.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence for court.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Conducted surveillance operations to gather intelligence on suspected criminal activities, leading to multiple arrests.
- Coordinated multi-agencies targeting organized crime networks, dismantling illegal operations across jurisdictions.
- Seized property including residences, businesses, vehicles, jewelry, and United States Currency that were proceeds of a criminal offense.
Deputy Sheriff
Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office
10.2007 - 08.2017
- Enforced laws and regulations to ensure community safety and compliance.
- Enforced traffic laws.
- Improved community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Trained new hire Deputies as a Field Training Officer.
- Assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division and investigated Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Children.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Assigned to the Special Operations Division as a Gang/ Narcotics Investigator.
- Conducted Investigations involving Drug Crimes.
- Identified and Interviewed documented gang members.
- Seized vehicles and Unites States Currency.
Correctional Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
01.2003 - 10.2007
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and address potential safety hazards.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations among inmates.
- Monitored compliance with regulations, ensuring adherence to institutional policies.
- Trained new officers.
- Worked in the booking and releasing area.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TXSkills
- Surveillance techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Investigative research
- Action planning
- Risk analysis
- Interviewing witnesses
- Ethical and honest
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Evidence collection
- Money laundering investigations
- Undercover investigations
- Report generation
Accomplishments
I was awarded the 2022 Texas Narcotics Officers Association (TNOA) south region officer of the year award. I seized a residence that is now being utilized as my agencies office. Cases that I have worked/ initiated have been recognized by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area board.
Affiliations
I am a current member of the Texas Narcotics Officers Association.
Certification
I hold a Master Peace Officers license
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Hidalgo County District Attorneys Office
08.2017 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Hidalgo County Sheriffs Office
10.2007 - 08.2017
Correctional Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
01.2003 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Mercedes High School