Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
Drove with precision and speed to follow and reach suspects in traffic chases.
Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
Police Officer
Donna ISD Police Department
Donna, TX
08.2008 - 06.2012
Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
Police Officer
Pharr Police Department
Pharr, TX
01.2006 - 01.2007
Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
Drove with precision and speed to follow and reach suspects in traffic chases.
Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
Used body force to break through barriers and search properties in question.
Senior Police Officer III
McAllen Police Department
McAllen, TX
08.1991 - 09.2005
Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
Responded promptly to activated alarms for fires and burglaries.
Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
Drove with precision and speed to follow and reach suspects in traffic chases.
Provided patient care and medical triage in emergencies.
Used body force to break through barriers and search properties in question.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Pan American University
Edinburg, TX
Skills
Community Relations
Risk Mitigation
Intelligence Reports
Search and Seizure Laws Familiarity
Tactical Policing
Defensive Tactics Training
Surveillance and Covert Operations
Undercover Operations
Conflict Resolution Tactics
Psychological Assessments Understanding
Background Investigations
Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
Defensive Driving Training
Crime Prevention Training
Community-Oriented Policing
Legal Compliance
Patrol Procedures
Staff Management
Court Testimony
Fingerprinting
Law Enforcement
Felony Laws Knowledge
Traffic Direction
Officer Training
Crime Scene Processing
Radar Speed Measurement
Interrogation Techniques
Planning and Coordination
Relationship Building and Management
Traffic Control
Drug Enforcement
Search and Seizure Warrants
Search and Rescue
Assigning Work
Report Writing
Exceptional Problem Solver
Advanced Lethal Weapons Training
Domestic Violence Prevention
Schedule Setting
Inter-Agency Coordination
Emergency Response
Arrest Techniques
Cross-Functional Communication
Emergency Planning
Miranda Rights Expert
Traffic Laws
Criminal Law
Crime Prevention
De-Escalation Techniques
Evidence Collection and Evaluation
Community Engagement
Surveillance
Criminal Investigations
Extensive Gang Knowledge
Emergency Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Recognized as Employee of the 2002 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
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