Maria Cortes
Colonia
Summary
Law enforcement professional with 20 years of experience at Jersey City Police Department. Extensive experience in patrol operations and investigations, with a strong record in supervisory leadership and case management. Bilingual with exceptional conflict resolution skills, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols. Experience managing Municipal Court unit, maintaining security and overseeing daily operations effectively.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant Support Services Bureau
Jersey City Police Department
Jersey City
04.2022 - Current
- Supervise a unit of officers ensuring police presence for Municipal Court Judges and staff.
- Coordinate with court personnel to schedule bail fund pickups and prisoner transport for hearings.
- Facilitated dissemination of subpoenas for Municipal and Superior Courts.
- Assist prosecutors' office with requests for officer attendance at court appearances as well as providing documents for court proceedings.
- Contribute to annual inspections of court safety protocols mandated by state regulations.
- Collaborate with Municipal Court Director to uphold safe and professional environment in the court complex.
Sergeant Patrol Division
Jersey City Police Department
Jersey City
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Supervised patrol officers and field operations across assigned shifts.
- Responded and directed emergency response and critical incidents
- Reviewed arrests, reports, use of force incident reports, property and evidence reports
- Conducted roll call, intel briefings and performance evaluations
- Managed manpower and deployment of units
SIU Detective
Jersey City Police Department
Jersey City
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Responsible for handling complex investigations including, but not limited to, Financial Institutions, Human Trafficking, Insurance fraud matters, bribery, kickback schemes, Official Misconduct by elected public officials.
- Undercover operations
- Multi-jurisdictional cases
West District Detective
Jersey City Police Department
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for investigating sexual assault cases, armed robberies, victims of sex crimes, missing persons, interviewing victims and suspects of crimes, coordinated investigations with prosecutors and other municipalities
- Prepared investigative reports, affidavits, and collected and used forensic evidence to solve criminal matters.
Street Crime Unit
Jersey City Police Department
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Responsible for investigations into violent crimes, including the development of informants, and gathering of intelligence information regarding the distribution of controlled dangerous substances and firearm offenses.
- Conducted surveillance in high crime and drug areas
Police Officer West District
Jersey City Police Department
12.2005 - 03.2017
- Responded to calls for service involving criminal activity and emergencies
- Conducted proactive patrol and enforcement operation
- Performed arrests, field investigations and court testimony
- Performed walking patrol in high crime areas and gathered intel
Education
John H. Stamler Police Academy - 93rd Basic Police Class
John H. Stamler Police Academy
Scotch Plains, NJ12-2005
New Jersey City University - 118 CEU’s
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2005
High School Diploma -
Henry Snyder High School
Jersey City06-1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- First Responder
- Bilingual
- Investigation techniques
- Surveillance operations
- Patrol management
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Report writing
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4 Jersey City Police Department
- Jersey City Police Department Police Officers Benevolent Association
- Jersey City Police Department Detective Bureau Association
References
Available Upon Request
Awards
- Excellent Police Services Awards
- Unit Citation Award
- Commodations for Police Services
- 9/11 Recipient
Activities
Former UMD Emergency Medical Services Technician, Certified EMT, Newark, New Jersey
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sergeant Support Services Bureau
Jersey City Police Department
04.2022 - Current
Sergeant Patrol Division
Jersey City Police Department
11.2019 - 04.2022
SIU Detective
Jersey City Police Department
01.2018 - 11.2019
West District Detective
Jersey City Police Department
07.2017 - 01.2018
Street Crime Unit
Jersey City Police Department
03.2017 - 07.2017
Police Officer West District
Jersey City Police Department
12.2005 - 03.2017
John H. Stamler Police Academy - 93rd Basic Police Class
John H. Stamler Police Academy
New Jersey City University - 118 CEU’s
New Jersey City University
High School Diploma -
Henry Snyder High School