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Joseph Garcia

El Paso

Summary

Law enforcement professional and educator with 22+ years of experience supporting applicant screening, hiring compliance, background vetting, and supervisory assessment in high-liability environments. Extensive experience conducting structured interviews, oral boards, and assessment centers for sworn, civilian, and supervisory positions. Proven ability to interpret policy, audit documentation, administer and proctor certification testing, and produce accurate, defensible hiring recommendations in compliance with state and federal standards. Highly detail-oriented with strong Excel and data-tracking skills; trusted to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School CTE Law Enforcement Instructor

Ysleta Independent School District
El Paso, TX
07.2024 - Current
  • Prepare students for and administer IAED Emergency Telecommunicator Certification (ETC) testing, including proctoring, scoring, remediation eligibility, and retesting requirements.
  • Ensure strict adherence to IAED testing standards, confidentiality requirements, and documentation protocols.
  • Maintain accurate certification records, testing results, and compliance documentation.
  • Analyze testing data using Excel and Google Sheets to track pass/fail rates, retest eligibility, and certification outcomes.
  • Counsel students on eligibility requirements, professional standards, and certification expectations.

High School CTE Law Enforcement Instructor

Socorro Independent School District
El Paso, TX
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • Prepared students for and administered Texas Level I Security Officer certification testing, including exam proctoring, scoring, remediation guidance, and documentation.
  • Ensured compliance with Texas Department of Public Safety / Private Security Bureau testing standards and confidentiality requirements.
  • Maintained accurate certification records, testing results, and compliance documentation.
  • Analyzed testing outcomes using Excel and Google Sheets to track pass/fail rates and retesting eligibility.
  • Counseled students on eligibility requirements, professional standards, and certification expectations.

Police Lieutenant

El Paso Police Department
El Paso, TX
10.2018 - 09.2022

Communications Liaison Lieutenant Metro Lieutenant TXDOT Grant Manager Patrol Sergeant Sex Offender Registration Officer Patrol Officer

2019 – 2022

  • Served as liaison between law enforcement operations, communications personnel, and external agencies.
  • Reviewed and validated documentation related to personnel actions, training records, and operational compliance.
  • Interpreted departmental, state, and federal policies and provided guidance on eligibility and procedural issues.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information in high-risk environments.
  • Supported audits, reviews, and administrative inquiries requiring accurate documentation.

2018 – 2019

  • Supervised sworn personnel and ensured compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Participated in applicant interviews, oral boards, and assessment centers for promotions and assignments.
  • Reviewed personnel files, evaluations, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepared written evaluations and recommendations supporting hiring and promotional decisions.

2011 – 2018

  • Managed Texas Department of Transportation grant-funded programs with strict state and federal compliance requirements.
  • Prepared, reviewed, and audited reports, personnel documentation, and financial records for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Tracked staffing, performance metrics, and compliance data using Excel.
  • Coordinated with command staff and external agencies regarding eligibility, documentation standards, and audit findings.
  • Ensured programs were audit-ready and defensible at all times.

2009 – 2011

  • Conducted structured interviews and evaluations for sworn and civilian applicants and internal promotions.
  • Reviewed applicant qualifications, backgrounds, and documentation for compliance with departmental standards.
  • Prepared written assessments and recommendations used in hiring and promotional decisions.
  • Interpreted policy and addressed eligibility and procedural questions at the supervisory level.
  • Maintained accurate personnel files and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information.

2004 – 2009

  • Maintained and audited sex offender registration files in compliance with state and federal law.
  • Verified documentation accuracy, reporting requirements, and eligibility timelines for submission to TXDOT
  • Entered, updated, and retrieved data from criminal justice information systems.
  • Coordinated with courts, prosecutors, and external agencies regarding compliance issues.
  • Managed highly sensitive records with strict attention to detail and confidentiality.

2001 – 2004

  • Conducted investigations, interviews, and report writing requiring accuracy and legal compliance.
  • Utilized records management systems for data entry, retrieval, and documentation.
  • Prepared reports used in court and administrative proceedings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Howard Payne University
El Paso, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, validation, tracking, analysis)
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Forms)
  • Experience conducting interviews (predefined criteria, scoring matrices, and competency-based questions)
  • Assessment Center experience

Accomplishments

  • Conducted and participated in structured interviews, oral boards, and assessment-center evaluations for sworn, civilian, and supervisory positions, contributing to fair, consistent, and defensible hiring and promotion decisions.
  • Managed and audited high-liability personnel, certification, and compliance records across multiple assignments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness with no sustained findings.
  • Administered and proctored state-level certification and standardized testing, ensuring adherence to testing protocols, confidentiality requirements, and documentation standards.
  • Interpreted and applied complex departmental, state, and federal policies to resolve applicant eligibility and qualification issues, including gray-area cases requiring judgment and escalation.
  • Served in supervisory and administrative roles requiring the protection of sensitive and confidential information, maintaining trust and compliance in legally sensitive environments.
  • Coordinated interagency collaboration and documentation review following a major critical incident After-Action Review, contributing to process improvements and compliance alignment.
  • Managed state and federally funded programs (TXDOT grants) with strict reporting and compliance requirements, maintaining documentation accuracy and audit defensibility over multiple years.

Certification

  • IAED Emergency Telecommunicator Instructor Certification - Instructional preparation and proctoring
  • Texas Level 1 Security Officer Instructor Certification - Instructional preparation and proctoring
  • Certified Texas Educator, Region 13
  • IAED Certified Emergency Dispatcher
  • TCOLE Instructor Certification

Timeline

High School CTE Law Enforcement Instructor

Ysleta Independent School District
07.2024 - Current

High School CTE Law Enforcement Instructor

Socorro Independent School District
09.2022 - 07.2024

Police Lieutenant

El Paso Police Department
10.2018 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Howard Payne University