Luis Garcia
Thermal,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Corporal
Morongo Tribal Police Department
Banning, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Patrol a designated area of the Reservation to preserve law and order and discover and prevent the commission of crimes.
- Enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
- Respond to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.
- Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal and welfare and institution codes; contact and interview witnesses to gain additional information.
- Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records and enter data into computer as necessary.
- Investigate organized crime and gang activities, subjects, groups and representatives relative to assigned area of responsibility; collect intelligence information and produce cases and reports for presentation to the District Attorney.
- Review and investigate reports relating to vehicle theft and accidents.
- Conduct a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crimes against property and persons; gather information from witnesses and informants; interview suspects; prepare reports and follow up on investigations.
- Testify in criminal and tribal courts hearings; prepare and process court reports.
- Maintain and operate specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras.
- Assist other investigators and police divisions in related investigative activities.
- Serves in a lead capacity in the absence of an immediate supervisor.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Security Officer
Thermal Club
Thermal, CA
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Enterprise Officer (Security)
Morongo Tribal Police Department
Banning, CA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide protection and security for Tribal assets in and around Morongo Enterprises locations.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing rules and maintaining a structured environment.
- Supported lead teachers in the development of engaging lesson plans that met curriculum standards.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring, enabling struggling students to improve their understanding of course content.
Human Resources Assistant
Levy Restaurants
Indian Wells, CA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
- Assist in performing orientations and creating presentation materials.
- Complete all projects in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain Human Resources files in accordance with legal and corporate guidelines.
- Responsible for all data entry and updates to HRIS and related tracking spreadsheets.
- Perform file audits to ensure that all required personnel documentation is collected, maintained and tracked.
- Maintain strong partnerships with all vendors and departments.
- Promote a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.
- Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with strict attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and remain calm under pressure.
Police Officer
City Of Palm Springs
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order and discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
- Respond to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.
- Plan, execute, write and serve search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contra band and lost or missing people.
- Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal and welfare and institution codes; perform booking procedures for new prisoners; contact and interview witnesses to gain additional information.
- Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records and enter data into computer as necessary.
- Investigate organized crime and gang activities, subjects, groups and representatives relative to assigned area of responsibility; collect intelligence information and produce cases and reports for presentation to the District Attorney.
- Review and investigate reports relating to vehicle theft and accidents.
- Conduct a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crimes against property and persons; gather information from witnesses and informants; interview suspects; prepare reports and follow up on investigations.
- Testify in juvenile and civil courts and DMV hearings; prepare and process court reports.
- Maintain and operate specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras.
- Develop, conduct and participate in training exercises and classes; respond to and resolve questions and concerns; stay abreast of current crime trends and innovative policing techniques; implement new information into training programs as appropriate.
- Perform unique duties of assigned area of responsibility including SWAT, K-9, bicycle and mounted police units.
- Assist other investigators and police divisions in related investigative activities.
- May serve in a lead capacity in the absence of immediate supervisor.
- Provide news releases to the media; conduct television interviews for public awareness.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Community Service Officer
City Of Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Respond to reports of crimes, incidents of suspicious activity and prepare written reports.
- Respond to reports of traffic collisions and traffic related incidents and provide proper documentation.
- Direct traffic and remove damaged or abandon vehicles as the case may be.
- Assist with community policing programs including homeless, youth, seniors, and other assigned programs.
- Assist investigations with court filings and document transportation.
- Handle evidence and property as directed.
- Maintain control and inventory of department equipment.
- Conduct booking searches, searching and safeguarding property entrusted to their care.
- Transportation of prisoners to the County jail, medical facilities, court or other agencies.
- Attend meetings and events in support of City programs and initiatives.
- Assist and participated in community relations, services and education; prepare citations for parking or municipal violations.
- Assist with live scanning and prisoners entering or leaving the facility; perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Privacy Officer
BIGHORN Golf Club
Palm Desert, CA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Patrol streets and buildings in an assigned vehicle or on foot.
- Answer and respond to alarm calls.
- Document incidents of emergency and non-emergency situations in written reports.
- Maintain radio communications with communications center.
- Perform tasks for homeowners of providing vendors access to owners home on request including opening and closing of residential dwellings.
- Control access to property.
- Perform traffic enforcement duties and enforce local regulations and other duties as assigned.
Indio Police Volunteer
City Of Indio
Indio, CA
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities ranged from patrolling businesses and government buildings.
- Assisting with parking enforcement, code enforcement, police station assignments and special events.
- Assisting Community Relations department with school events.
- Able to communicate effectively through with Dispatchers with proper radio etiquette.
- Knowledge of California Vehicle Code, California Penal Code and City of Indio Municipal Code.
- Experienced in issuing a variety of administrative citations and Municipal Code citations.
Safety and Security Officer
Hilton
La Quinta, CA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Patrol the interior of and the perimeter of the hotel and the property to observe and identify potential safety risks, security risks and undesirable conditions.
- Respond to emergency situations including, but not limited to, safety hazards, fires, medical emergencies and threats to life and/or property.
- Promote safe work practices.
- Initiates preliminary investigations into incidents such as general liability, workers compensation, and criminal investigations.
- Writes reports and ensures accuracy of necessary documentation, as needed.
- Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve guest issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
- Authored and implemented the Safety and Security Officer training program for new officers.
Public Safety Officer
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement to be the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley and the high desert.
- Provide general security services for the protection of tribal members, employees, guests and tribal property.
- Document suspicious persons and/or activities on prescribed departmental forms.
- Perform gaming related standbys, carries out chip transfers, and stands security posts.
- Inspect assigned areas for security and/or safety breaches and reports any potential situations to supervisor.
- Sound alarm or call police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Patrol Officer
Universal Protection Service
Palm Desert, CA
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
- Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
- Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
- Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations.
- Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
- Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions.
- Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
- Provide assistance to people in need.
- Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences.
Patrol Officer
Boyd And Associates
Palm Desert, CA
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
- Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
- Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
- Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations.
- Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
- Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions.
- Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
- Provide assistance to people in need.
- Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CAHigh School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA06.2009
Skills
- Law Enforcement
- Surveillance
- Security
- CCTV
- Conflict Management
- Loss Prevention
- Experience Working With Students
- Human Resources
- Supervising Experience (3 years)
- Writing Skills
- Interviewing
- Investigative skills
Accomplishments
- Represented Morongo Tribal Police, in the Parade of Lights (Highlighting the efforts of medical professionals in the fight against Covid-19).
- Represented Morongo Tribal Police, in the Shop with a Cop.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- California Guard Card
- California Exposed Firearm
- California Chemical Agent Certificate
- CA POST Basic Academy Certificate
- Wicklander and Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Certificate.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Officer, Corporal
Morongo Tribal Police Department
05.2021 - Current
Enterprise Officer (Security)
Morongo Tribal Police Department
03.2021 - 05.2021
Security Officer
Thermal Club
07.2020 - 11.2021
Paraprofessional Substitute
Palm Springs Unified School District
03.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Levy Restaurants
02.2020 - 03.2020
Police Officer
City Of Palm Springs
08.2019 - 12.2019
Community Service Officer
City Of Palm Springs
06.2018 - 08.2019
Privacy Officer
BIGHORN Golf Club
05.2017 - 06.2018
Indio Police Volunteer
City Of Indio
04.2016 - 01.2017
Public Safety Officer
Spotlight 29 Casino
04.2016 - 05.2016
Safety and Security Officer
Hilton
08.2014 - 06.2018
Patrol Officer
Universal Protection Service
06.2013 - 08.2014
Patrol Officer
Boyd And Associates
06.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Brandman University
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
College of The Desert
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School