Lionel Trevino
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Experienced state police officer with 27 years in law enforcement, dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Seeking opportunities to utilize extensive expertise in law enforcement for a positive impact. Committed to upholding high standards of integrity, professionalism, and public safety. Passionate about fostering strong relationships with community members and collaborating with fellow officers to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 09.2024
- Conducted professional narcotic, gang and auto theft investigations
- Assisted Executive Protection Bureau with executive protection of Texas Governor.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Organized agents' activities to protect people and property.
Supervisor of Organized Crime Group
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Supervised 6 Special Agents conducting criminal investigations
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Provided on the job training to newly promoted Special Agents
- Conducted yearly employee performance evaluations
- In charge of investigative funds for investigative expenditures.
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Conducted professional narcotic, gang and auto theft investigations
- Assisted Executive Protection Bureau with executive protection of Texas Governor
- Submitted professionally written investigative reports for prosecution
- Conducted professional interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Completed 6 month training academy in Austin
- Enforced State and Federal drug laws
- Conducted professional accident investigations
- Conducted area firearms training as a TCOLE certified firearms instructor
- Enforced Federal Motor Carrier Laws and Regulations
- Conducted public safety education presentations at schools.
- Acted calmly and efficiently in emergency and serious situations such as high-speed vehicle chases and standoffs.
- Developed arrest, unlawful activity and incident reports.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in patrol cars.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas at Brownsville
01.1997
Skills
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Healthy and fit
- Law enforcement practices
- Surveillance operations
- Sensitive information handling
- Firearms Training
- Undercover operations
- Public safety and security
- Threat Assessment
- Crisis Management
Certification
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer
- TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer
- TCOLE Basic Peace Officer
- TCOLE Firearms Instructor
- TCOLE Basic Instructor
- TCOLE Court Security Officer
Timeline
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2018 - 09.2024
Supervisor of Organized Crime Group
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2012 - 01.2018
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2008 - 01.2012
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.1997 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Texas at Brownsville
- TCOLE Master Peace Officer
- TCOLE Intermediate Peace Officer
- TCOLE Basic Peace Officer
- TCOLE Firearms Instructor
- TCOLE Basic Instructor
- TCOLE Court Security Officer
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