Jonathan Salas
Valencia,CA
Summary
Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Burbank Police Department
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Recreation Assistant
City of Los Angeles Department Recreation & Parks
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained a safe and clean facility, ensuring a positive environment for all users.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patrons, addressing concerns and answering inquiries promptly.
- Ensured proper supervision of program participants at all times, prioritizing their safety and wellbeing.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
Security Forces Patrolman
United States Air Force
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Conducted security checks on vehicles entering the premises, mitigating risks associated with unauthorized access or contraband materials.
- Participated in regular drills simulating various emergency scenarios to ensure readiness for real-world situations requiring swift action from Security Forces Patrolmen.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by responding to emergency situations promptly and professionally.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Utilized keen observational skills to identify potential threats or suspicious behavior, taking appropriate action as necessary.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Education
No Degree - Administrative Justice
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA07-2025
Skills
- Arrest and detention
- First aid
- Arrest techniques
- Critical thinking
- Weapons safety
- Firearms proficiency
- Patrol procedures
- Police reports
- Physical fitness
- Self-defense techniques
- Patience and empathy
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - State POST Boards.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification - Various State Law Enforcement Agencies.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer
Burbank Police Department
12.2023 - 11.2024
Recreation Assistant
City of Los Angeles Department Recreation & Parks
03.2022 - 12.2023
Security Forces Patrolman
United States Air Force
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - State POST Boards.
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification - Various State Law Enforcement Agencies.
No Degree - Administrative Justice
Los Angeles Mission College
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