Leah Garcia
Clarksville,TN
Summary
As a seasoned Police Officer, I aim to leverage my extensive experience in law enforcement, community engagement, and leadership to further contribute to public safety and community well-being. Skilled in crisis management, investigation, and team leadership, my goal is to take on challenging roles that not only utilize my expertise in law enforcement strategies and crime prevention but also promote community trust and cooperation. I am committed to applying my strong communication skills, ethical judgment, and problem-solving abilities to enhance operational efficiency and foster a safe, supportive environment for both the community and fellow officers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Merced Police Department
Merced, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Field Training Officer - training and mentoring, evaluating and documentation, modeling professional behavior, safety training, community interaction, crisis management, legal knowledge, liaison
- Arrest and Control Instructor - develop training programs, teaching self defense techniques, use of force training, weapon retention and disarming, control and restraint techniques, physical fitness and conditioning, stress management in confrontations, verbal Judo techniques, scenario based trainings, equipment training
- Peer Support Team Member - providing emotional support, crisis intervention, confidentiality, referral to professional resources, promoting mental health awareness, fostering supportive culture
- Crime Scene Response Team Member - securing a crime scene, documenting a crime scene, evidence collection and preservation, processing evidence, maintaining chain of custody
- Recruiting Team Member - outreach and promotion, developing recruitment materials, collaborating with training academies, retention strategies, policy and procedure development.
SALE ASSOCIATE/ RANGE TEAM MEMBER
Barnwood Arms Gun Store and Shooting Range
Ripon, CA
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Sales Associate/Range Team Member - customer service, knowledge of firearms and products, compliance with laws and regulations, safety awareness, inventory management, processing transactions, maintaining cleanliness, collaboration and teamwork, ethical responsibilities, teaching and learning, range safety, use of PPE.
Education
Unarmed Security Guard License Training -
Alliance Training And Testing
Nashville, TN03-2024
Tactical Rifle And Firearms Certification -
Firearms And Tactical Rifle Course
Merced, CA10-2023
PIT Maneuver Certification -
PIT Maneuver Defensive Driving
Modesto, CA07-2023
Use of Force Certification -
Use of Force Update
Merced, CA11-2022
Arrest And Control Instructor 1&2 -
Los Angeles Police Department
Los Angeles, CA10-2022
Field Training Officer -
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
Modesto, CA07-2022
CPR/ AED Certification -
CPR Update
Merced, CA11-2021
Interview & Interrogation -
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-2021
POST Certificate -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA03-2019
Counseling Certificate - Psychology
Australian Institute of Professional Counselors
Queensland, Australia 07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CASkills
Customer Service Field Training
Crime Prevention Law Enforcement
Traffic Control and Enforcement
Court Proceedings Firearms Handling
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Timeline
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Merced Police Department
07.2018 - Current
SALE ASSOCIATE/ RANGE TEAM MEMBER
Barnwood Arms Gun Store and Shooting Range
04.2017 - 07.2018
Unarmed Security Guard License Training -
Alliance Training And Testing
Tactical Rifle And Firearms Certification -
Firearms And Tactical Rifle Course
PIT Maneuver Certification -
PIT Maneuver Defensive Driving
Use of Force Certification -
Use of Force Update
Arrest And Control Instructor 1&2 -
Los Angeles Police Department
Field Training Officer -
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office
CPR/ AED Certification -
CPR Update
Interview & Interrogation -
College of The Sequoias
POST Certificate -
Fresno City College
Counseling Certificate - Psychology
Australian Institute of Professional Counselors
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California Coast University
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