Joseph Otero
Tucumcari
Summary
Raised in Tucumcari NM, Family oriented and always pushing myself to be better every day. Always open to constructive criticism, and learning from superiors. Cares about being involved and learns best by going hands on.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff's Deputy
Quay County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - Current
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Meat Process Worker
Cargill
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Utilized security systems and CCTV to monitor store activities and detect possible security incidents.
- Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
Police Officer
Tucumcari Police Department
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Detention Officer
Roosevelt County
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of around 90 inmates.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
Assistant Manager
Planet Fitness
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Trained team members in successful strategies for meeting operational and sales targets.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
Forklift Operator
Snelling Staffing Services
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Obtained production schedules to transport material to designated areas.
- Manually counted the Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
Detention Officer
Curry County
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed and released inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Investigated all security and safety violations.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
Bank Teller
Bank Of America Corp
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
- Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets.
- Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Observed all procedures regarding financial and customer information to prevent possible breaches and data misuse.
Detention Officer
Santa Fe County
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed and released inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property.
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events during each shift.
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
- Investigated all security and safety violations.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
Enlisted Marine
United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
Education
Certificate in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM12.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Tucumcari High School
Tucumcari, NM2014
Skills
- Restraint techniques
- Surveillance
- Report preparation
- Emergency Situations
- Incident Response
- Surveillance and Patrol
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Officer Survival
- Tac Med Instructor
Timeline
Sheriff's Deputy
Quay County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - Current
Meat Process Worker
Cargill
03.2021 - 11.2021
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
05.2020 - 12.2020
Police Officer
Tucumcari Police Department
07.2019 - 01.2020
Detention Officer
Roosevelt County
02.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager
Planet Fitness
06.2018 - 01.2019
Forklift Operator
Snelling Staffing Services
03.2018 - 06.2018
Detention Officer
Curry County
02.2017 - 07.2017
Bank Teller
Bank Of America Corp
10.2016 - 01.2017
Detention Officer
Santa Fe County
07.2015 - 06.2016
Enlisted Marine
United States Marine Corps
07.2014 - 12.2014
Certificate in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
New Mexico Junior College
High School Diploma - undefined
Tucumcari High School
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