Jose D. Perez
Brownsville
Summary
Texas peace officer with five years of municipal law enforcement experience, complemented by a background in corrections and military service. Currently employed by the Harlingen Police Department, serving in the Crime Suppression Unit, with experience as a SWAT team member and certified Field Training Officer. TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer skilled in proactive enforcement, criminal investigations, tactical operations, and training.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Harlingen Police Department
Harlingen
04.2021 - Current
- Perform patrol and proactive law-enforcement duties, responding to calls for service, investigating criminal and traffic incidents, enforcing state and local laws, making arrests, and preparing detailed reports to ensure community safety.
- Executed traffic enforcement, performed vehicle stops, investigated crashes, and engaged in criminal interdiction to maintain road safety and reduce crime.
- Joined the SWAT Team in June 2023, taking part in specialized tactical training and high-risk law-enforcement operations.
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO) since July 2025, responsible for training, evaluating, and monitoring newly assigned officers.
- Assigned to the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) since January 2026, focusing on proactive enforcement and investigations targeting criminal activity, wanted persons, narcotics, gang activity, and other quality-of-life and public-safety concerns.
- Hold an Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate through TCOLE.
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
United States Army Reserve
Brownsville
12.2014 - 12.2022
- Completed eight years of honorable military service, including six years in a traditional Army Reserve status followed by two years of full-time Active Guard Reserve service.
- Initially served as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist, maintaining accountability, inventory, issuance, storage, and maintenance coordination of organizational equipment and supplies.
- Reclassified as an 88M Motor Transport Operator, operating and maintaining military vehicles and conducting transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Performed duties in structured, high-accountability environments requiring discipline, teamwork, reliability, and adherence to established procedures.
- Honorably completed military service in December 2022 at the rank of Specialist (E-4).
Detention Officer
Cameron County Sheriff's Office
Olmito
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Maintained custody, security, and supervision of inmates while enforcing detention facility policies and procedures.
- Progressed from Detention Officer to Intake Officer and subsequently Classification Officer, assuming increased responsibilities involving inmate processing, assessment, classification, and facility security.
- Performed intake functions for incoming inmates, including searches, processing, documentation, and property accountability.
- Conducted interviews and reviewed criminal histories, current charges, institutional history, and other relevant factors to assess inmate custody and threat levels and determine appropriate housing classifications.
- Conducted interviews and reviewed available intelligence to identify and confirm documented gang affiliations and other potential security threats.
- Served as a member of the Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT), receiving specialized training and certification through the Cameron County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team to respond to high-risk incidents and emergencies within the detention environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Pace High School
Brownsville, TX05-2015
Skills
- SWAT Team Member - June 2023-Present
- Field Training Officer (FTO) - Certified July 2025
- TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer Proficiency Certificate
- Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Cameron County Sheriff's Office
- Additional relevant TCOLE/specialized courses
Timeline
Police Officer
Harlingen Police Department
04.2021 - Current
Detention Officer
Cameron County Sheriff's Office
09.2016 - 12.2020
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
United States Army Reserve
12.2014 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
James Pace High School