Jose Bolanos
Whittier,CA
Summary
I have seventeen years of experience as a law enforcement officer with the City of Whittier. I have worked in multiple capacities with the agency, serving as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer, Detective, Corporal, and Detective Corporal. I have held auxiliary duties, which include being a member of the department's mobile field force team and the department's range staff. I have authored and implemented a red dot transition program, which included a course curriculum PowerPoint, policy review, and an 8-hour live fire transition course. I have been responsible for the successful training of several officers in the FTO program. As an FTO, I have also had to make difficult decisions in the final training phases to recommend removing trainees from the program for failure to perform. As a Detective, I have investigated complex cases requiring extensive search warrants, interviews, reports, and presentations to the District Attorney's office for successful prosecution. In my duties as a Detective Corporal, I manage a caseload and assist in mentoring and developing the skills of members of the detective bureau.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Corporal
City Of Whittier
09.2022 - Current
- Collected witness statements and identified persons of interest.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Take the lead on major investigations, such as homicides, armed robberies, and other serious crimes. Coordinated the efforts of my team and worked closely with other law enforcement agencies.
- Mentor and train detectives under my supervision, helping them develop their investigative skills and knowledge. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
Police Corporal
City Of Whittier
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisting with the training and development of junior officers.
- Ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed
- Handling administrative tasks, such as documenting damage to city property, fleet management and writing comment cards
- Handling complaints, use of force memorandums
- Responding to incidents that require higher-level decision-making.
- Serving as a point of contact between officers and higher-ranking officials.
Field Training Police Officer
City Of Whittier
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Mentoring and Role Modeling: Serve as a mentor and role model for new recruits, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and conduct in your own actions and interactions
- Supervision and Evaluation: Actively supervise trainees during their probationary period, closely monitoring their performance, decision-making, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
- Training: Provide on-the-job training to new officers, ensuring they acquire the practical skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties safely and effectively.
- Feedback and Assessment: Offer regular and constructive feedback to trainees, highlighting their strengths and identifying areas for improvement. Conduct formal evaluations to track their progress.
- Safety: Emphasize and enforce safety protocols, ensuring that trainees follow proper procedures to safeguard themselves, their colleagues, and the public.
- Teamwork and Communication: Teach effective communication skills, including radio communication, interpersonal communication, and collaboration with colleagues.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Prepare trainees to adapt to different scenarios and challenges they may encounter during their shifts, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Documentation: Train new officers in effective report writing, record-keeping, and evidence handling, emphasizing accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies.
- Professionalism: Instill a strong sense of professionalism and duty in trainees, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive image of law enforcement within the community.
- Crisis Response: Instruct trainees on how to handle high-stress situations and critical incidents, including crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies.
Detective
City Of Whittier
06.2012 - 02.2018
- Collecting and analyzing evidence from crime scenes.
- Collaborating with other law enforcement agencies and experts.
- Building cases against criminal suspects.
- Investigating serious crimes such as homicides, sexual assaults, and major thefts.
- Testifying in court as a witness.
- Preparing and executing search and arrest warrants.
- Interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects.
Police Officer
City Of Whittier
10.2006 - 06.2012
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Responding to emergency calls and incidents.
- Conducting investigations into crimes and accidents.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Writing reports and maintaining records of activities
- Enforcing laws and ordinances.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA06.2003
Skills
- Decision-Making: Made critical decisions under pressure during emergency response situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community while maintaining the trust of superiors and peers
- Crisis Management: Orchestrated a coordinated response to a major crisis, effectively leading a team of first responders, managing resources, and ensuring public safety
- Training and Development: Mentored officers and detectives in the department, providing tailored training that significantly improved their investigative and patrol performance
- Case Reviews: Ensure that reports are accurate and thorough and include critical information
- Leading Team Operations: Organized multi-faceted operations involving several law enforcement agencies
- Firearms Knowledge: Served as a department rangemaster for 12 years in where I developed and implemented department wide course curriculums
- Adaptable: Able to work in any environment and with different personnel
- Dedication: I take pride in my work and the reputation of my agency
Accomplishments
MADD Award Recipient
Meritorious Citation Award Recipient
Multiple letters of commendation from supervisors and community members.
Timeline
Detective Corporal
City Of Whittier
09.2022 - Current
Police Corporal
City Of Whittier
02.2021 - 09.2022
Field Training Police Officer
City Of Whittier
02.2018 - 02.2020
Detective
City Of Whittier
06.2012 - 02.2018
Police Officer
City Of Whittier
10.2006 - 06.2012
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
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