Juan Guerrero
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Compassionate U.S. Army Veteran and Retired Texas Peace Officer with hands-on experience addressing the challenges faced by military service members and emergency responders. Pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) focused on delivering culturally competent and evidence-based mental health support to veterans, first responders, and their families.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Magnolia Gruene Photography
01.2015 - Current
- Owned and operated photography business, specializing in capturing weddings and high school senior portraits.
- Directed portrait, event, and session photography from setup through final image delivery
- Edited photos in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to ensure color accuracy and consistent presentation
- Captured high-quality images using DSLR cameras, lighting equipment, and studio backdrops
Deputy Sheriff
Comal County Sheriff's Office
04.1999 - 05.2022
- Assignments included:
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Investigated narcotics-related offenses, gathering evidence and conducting surveillance to support prosecutions.
- SWAT Team Operator
- Trained new officers in patrol procedures and departmental policies to enhance operational readiness.
- Patrol Supervisor
- TCOLE Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Criminal Investigator
- School Resource Officer
19K M1 Armor Crewman and 54B Chemical Operations Specialist
U.S. Army
08.1992 - 09.1997
- M1A1 Armor Crewman: Serves as a member or leads members of M1 armor unit in offensive and defensive combat operations. Drives tank; loads and fires main gun; exercises techniques of land navigation; reads and interprets maps; secures, prepares, and stows ammunition; installs and dismantles antennas; prepares and operates communication equipment; assists in target detection and identification; prepares range finder for operation; performs operator maintenance on turret, weapons, controls, and communication equipment; conducts operational checks; assists mechanics and makes minor repairs on tank turret and automotive components.
- Chemical Operations Specialist: Supervises or operates and maintains both smoke generating equipment and nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) detection and decontamination equipment; assists in the establishment, administration, and application of NBC defense measures. Participates in preparation and operation of smoke generating equipment; performs NBC reconnaissance; operates and maintains identification/detection and decontamination equipment
Education
Texas Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Law Enforcement Academy)
San Antonio, TX01-1999
US Army - Chemical School
Fort McClellan, AL07-1995
US Army - Basic Training / Armor School
Fort Knox, KY12-1992
Skills
- Report writing
- Adobe photoshop
- Visual storytelling
- Event coordination
- Client management
- Market research
- Documentation review
- Problem-solving
- Crisis management
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Criminal investigations
- Interviewing
- Law enforcement
- Criminal investigation
- Criminal investigation
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building and management
- Interview techniques
- Domestic violence prevention
- Public relations
- Public service
Certification
- Driver's License
- Texas Master Peace Officer License
Timeline
Photographer
Magnolia Gruene Photography
01.2015 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Comal County Sheriff's Office
04.1999 - 05.2022
19K M1 Armor Crewman and 54B Chemical Operations Specialist
U.S. Army
08.1992 - 09.1997
Texas Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Law Enforcement Academy)
US Army - Chemical School
US Army - Basic Training / Armor School
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
Work authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer