Lorena Medina
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with experience in law enforcement and crime prevention. Proven record of excellence in protecting citizens and enforcing laws. Expertise in responding to crime scenes, conducting investigations and writing detailed reports. Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate with other law enforcement agencies to provide assistance in resolving cases. Also, continue to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. I served as a leader of a collaborative team, implementing strategies and providing guidance to achieve collecting success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Successfully conducted over 15 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) stops in approximately two years.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication
- Issued 182 criminal and traffic citations within two years
- Supervised and trained, as lead officer on shift to three officer cadets
Corrections Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Provided direction to lower level officers regarding security procedures and policies.
- Engaged in meaningful dialogue with inmates encouraging them towards positive behavior change.
Security Officer
Indian Head Casino
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Conducted hourly guest counts ranging from 0-900 guests.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents
Education
Madras High School
06.2017
Skills
- Interrogation Techniques
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Report Writing
- Cpr/First Aid Certified
- Drug Laws Enforcement
- Evidence Preservation
- Serving Court Documents
- Interagency Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Skilled Collaborator
- Solution Orientated
- Rapid and Adaptive
Accomplishments
- Oregon Police Officer - Oregon Department of Public Safety and Standards training (DPSST) - 2022
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement - Oregon State Police - 2023
- Oregon Correctional Officer - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards Training - 2020
- First Aid & CPR - American Heart Association - 2023
- Radar/LIDAR - Oregon Department of Safety and Standards Training (DPSST) - 2022
- Intoxilyzer 8000 - Oregon State Police - 2022
- Firearms Training / Qualifications - Warm Springs Police Department - 2023
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Affiliations
Jonah Moore—Wasco Sheriffs Office
Investigation Officer - Former Patrol Sergeant
(541) 460-2961
jonahm@co.wasco.or.us
Kelson Stewart—Prineville Police Department
Police Officer - Formal Co-worker
(541) 536-4378
kstewart@prinevillepd.org
Andrew Coffey—Warm Springs Police Department
Police Sergeant - Patrol Former Co-worker / Sergeant
(541) 300-0308
andrew.coffey@wstribes.org
Timeline
Police Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
11.2022 - 04.2023
Corrections Officer
Warm Springs Police Department
08.2019 - 11.2020
Security Officer
Indian Head Casino
07.2017 - 08.2019
Madras High School
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