Jose Cerda
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Seasoned professional with decorated career in law enforcement dedicated to solving criminal cases. Hardworking and conscientious with high integrity and good clear rates. Skillfully obtain evidence and statements with both modern and traditional policing techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Investigations Supervisor
Los Fresnos Police Department
Los Fresnos, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to all criminal investigations conducted by the unit.
- Supervised and coordinated criminal investigations activities, including assigning specific tasks to investigators and reviewing progress reports.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies in planning joint operations, sharing information, and developing cooperative strategies.
- Actively promoted public safety initiatives within the community by attending local events.
- Investigated complaints against personnel under their jurisdiction and took appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigations results, findings, and recommendations for further action.
- Participated in meetings with prosecutors to discuss active cases and provide updates on investigative progress.
- Analyzed crime trends in order to anticipate future incidents or identify patterns of criminal activity.
- Developed innovative approaches for resolving difficult issues associated with major cases or investigations involving multiple jurisdictions.
- Assisted investigators in gathering evidence through interviews, surveillance operations, search warrants.
- Reviewed completed case files to ensure accuracy of documentation and compliance with applicable laws.
- Conducted training sessions for new members of the criminal investigation team on departmental policies and procedures related to investigations.
- Represented the agency at court hearings related to criminal cases as needed.
SWAT Operator
Law Enforcement Emergency Regional Response Team
Los Fresnos, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained proficiency with firearms and weapon systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated joint operations with local law enforcement agencies for enhanced effectiveness.
- Developed strategies for safe and effective resolution of hostage situations.
- Gathered intelligence through interviews and open-source research to inform decision-making.
- Conducted tactical operations in high-risk environments to protect public safety.
- Collaborated on mission planning initiatives to optimize team performance.
- Responded to emergency calls involving active shooters or barricaded suspects promptly.
- Created detailed reports on operational activities, results, and actionable recommendations.
Patrol Sergeant
Los Fresnos Police Department
Los Fresnos, TX
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Train staff in proper police work procedures.
- Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
- Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
- Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
- Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
- Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
- Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
- Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
Corporal Detective
Los Fresnos Police Department
Los Fresnos, Texas
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
Patrol Corporal
Los Fresnos Police Department
Los Fresnos, Texas
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Evaluated and advised police officers and other personnel.
- Trained officers in Patrol skills to improve outcomes of calls and routine patrols.
- Performed administrative tasks related to police work.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported scene investigations by securing perimeters, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and documenting statements.
- Protected motorists and pedestrians by providing traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, schools and special events.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
Patrolman
Los Fresnos Police Department
Los Fresnos, TX
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
- Responded to calls for unlocking doors and assisting motorists.
- Patrolled Los Fresnos jurisdiction and worked with citizens to reduce crime in area.
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Investigated offenses and arrested offenders.
- Supported scene investigations by securing perimeters, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and documenting statements.
- Protected motorists and pedestrians by providing traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, schools and special events.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Harlingen, TX
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines.
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX2011
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix Arizona (Online)Firearms Instructor
Glock and M 16/ Ar-15 Armorer
Radar/Lidar Instructor
Advanced Collision Investigation
Skills
- Interrogation skills
- Defensive tactics training
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Firearms knowledge
- Texas law understanding
- Report preparation
- Event surveillance
- Serving search warrants
- Controlled tactical operations
- Preventing crimes
- Evidence collection
- Interviewing witnesses
- Community relations
- Crime solving
- Conducting investigations
- Interrogating suspects
Timeline
Criminal Investigations Supervisor
Los Fresnos Police Department
08.2022 - Current
SWAT Operator
Law Enforcement Emergency Regional Response Team
01.2022 - Current
Patrol Sergeant
Los Fresnos Police Department
08.2021 - 08.2022
Corporal Detective
Los Fresnos Police Department
06.2020 - 08.2021
Patrol Corporal
Los Fresnos Police Department
01.2016 - 06.2020
Patrolman
Los Fresnos Police Department
06.2014 - 01.2016
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
01.2013 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University Of Phoenix
Firearms Instructor
Glock and M 16/ Ar-15 Armorer
Radar/Lidar Instructor
Advanced Collision Investigation