Leilani Bernal
Fort Stockton,USA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with experience in working at a prison and maintaining security. Skilled in team leadership, training and development, as well as the development and implementation of safety programs and protocols. Offering an ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Weslaco Police Department
Weslaco, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Police Officer
Alton Police Department
Alton, TX
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Fort Stockton, TX
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Completed paper work, and safety protocols during emergency situations
- Promoted safety, order and functionality stability of the facility
- Made sure paperwork was done properly and up to date
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed
- Conducted random cell searches
Police officer
Fort Stockton Police Department
Fort Stockton, TX
04.2021 - 08.2023
- 1. Investigated crime scenes.
- 2. Developed written reports after investigations that were presented in multiple courts.
- 3. Patrolled neighborhoods to make sure they were secure from any robbery’s or crimes.
- 4. Talked regularly with citizens.
- 5. Responded immediately to accidents, burglary’s, any incidents where officers were needed.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Fort Stockton High School
Fort Stockton, TX05.2017
Skills
- BILINGUAL
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Phone etiquette
- Typing
- Security
- Time management
- Law Enforcement
- Report writing
- Criminal law
Assessments
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient
- June 2023
- Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
- Full results: Proficient
- Workplace safety — Proficient
- Using safe practices at work
- Attention to detail — Proficient
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
- Skills Bilingual Critical thinker
- Great computer skills Ability to work under pressure
- Great communication skills
References
David Bernal
Cell: (432)290-2708
Work: (325)514-2370
Noe de La O
Operations supervisor for western midstream
Cell: (432)894-1932
Rodolfo Garcia
Cell:(432)940-1373
Adolfo Ramirez
Deputy for Pecos county sheriff’s office
Cell : (915)637-0907
Timeline
Police Officer
Weslaco Police Department
04.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Alton Police Department
03.2024 - 11.2024
Police officer
Fort Stockton Police Department
04.2021 - 08.2023
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2018 - 08.2020
High school or equivalent -
Fort Stockton High School