Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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John Bertolino Sr.

Santa Fe,Texas
John Bertolino Sr.

Summary

Forty years of law enforcement experience. Excels at building dynamic teams that achieve continual process improvement. Ten years experience managing the fleet of the Galveston Police Department consisting of 80 plus motor vehicles and an additional 60 units of operational and support equipment including power generators, command centers, light towers, off road all-terrain vehicles and speed detection units.

Overview

41
years of professional experience

Work History

Galveston County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Sergeant
08.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Excelled in leadership and supervisory positions.
  • Negotiated peaceful resolutions during employee conflict situations, minimizing tensions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively leading all team members.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

County of Galveston

Facilities Deputy and Skills Deputy
04.2013 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Worked with Sheriff's inmates to facilitate the labor on thousands of county projects saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments to develop effective strategies for case management and resource allocation.
  • Provided thorough training to junior deputies, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Led inmate work crew of 6 on a daily basis.

Galveston Police Department

Taxi / Wrecker Inspector
10.2009 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Inspection, Licensing and regulation of over 50 taxi and in the city.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.

Galveston Police Department

Police Officer
01.1984 - 10.2009

Job overview

  • Supervised police fleet, installing cameras and recording hard drives.
  • Ensured communication and recording download and upload links operated fast and efficiently.
  • Issued keys, maintained entry and vehicular key security and key tracking system to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Installed vehicle graphics, electronics, emergency light bars, systems programming,
  • Patrol, Fleet Manager, Traffic, Forensics, Community Policing, Crisis Negotiation Team, police motorcycle officer for 16 years.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.

Education

On The Job Training

Fleet management

University Overview

Over ten years of on the job training in fleet management.

  • Relevant Coursework: Faster Vehicle repair software systems

FBI LEEDA Trilogy, in Leadership
Texas City, TX

Some College (No Degree) from Police Leadership
01-2020

University Overview

The Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI)

The Command Leadership Institute (CLI)

The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)

  • Continuing education in police leadership and command.
  • Awarded Trilogy Award
  • Member of FBI LEEDA
  • Completed professional development in police leadership and command.

TEEX Criminal Justice Institute
Online

from Supervisors Course
01-2019

University Overview

  • Continuing education in Supervision
  • Completed professional development in Supervision

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Basic Law Enforcement Licensing Police Academy
01-1984

Ball High School
Galveston, Texas

High School Diploma
01-1982

Skills

  • Five years supervisory experience
  • Four years experience Inet proximity RF card entry software
  • Limited Lenel / Onguard Systems Only two county buildings currently use Lenel / OnGuard
  • Alarm system Sales and Installations National Security Galveston
  • Fleet Camera Installations
  • Mobile Vehicle Recording Downloading and Uploading
  • Team Builder
  • Can Do Attitude

Accomplishments

  • Current President, Lighthouse Charity Team of Galveston, 3 years
  • Past President, Galveston Municipal Police Association, 10 years
  • Past Chairman of the Board, City of Galveston Pension Plan for Police, 6 years
  • Past Chairman of the Board, City of Galveston Health Benefits Board of Directors, 6 years
  • Past Regional Director, Region 6 of CLEAT, The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, 4 years
  • CLEAT's Officer of the Year, Region 6, 2 occasions

Timeline

Sheriff's Sergeant

Galveston County Sheriff's Office
08.2019 - Current

Facilities Deputy and Skills Deputy

County of Galveston
04.2013 - 01.2019

Taxi / Wrecker Inspector

Galveston Police Department
10.2009 - 04.2013

Police Officer

Galveston Police Department
01.1984 - 10.2009

On The Job Training

Fleet management

FBI LEEDA Trilogy, in Leadership

Some College (No Degree) from Police Leadership

TEEX Criminal Justice Institute

from Supervisors Course

College of The Mainland

Basic Law Enforcement Licensing Police Academy

Ball High School

High School Diploma
John Bertolino Sr.