Marisela Herrera
Police Officer
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement officer with 9 years of diverse experience in patrol, investigations, and interagency collaboration. Proven ability to lead by example, support team development, and navigate complex calls with professionalism and sound judgment. Prepared to contribute to the department in a greater leadership capacity as a police sergeant.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
San Luis Obispo Police Department
09.2023 - Current
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Deputy Sheriff
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills under pressure situations resulting in favorable outcomes.
- Handled various types of calls including domestic disputes, property crimes, disturbances involving weapons or narcotics.
- Assist in Coroner investigations.
- Served as a Crisis Negotiator.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Trained and certified for bicycle patrol as a collateral duty.
Police Officer
San Luis Obispo Police Department
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Police Officer
McFarland Police Department
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: Community-oriented public servant deeply committed to protecting lives, citizens, and property through rapid emergency response, diligent crime-prevention efforts
- Display sound judgement under pressure in life-threatening situations other emergency scenarios
- Familiarity with Narcotic, Gang, Sex and Identity Theft Investigations
- Proactive and reactive approach for patrol operations
- Bilingual and fluent in Spanish to help strengthen police-community relations
- Pal Program coordinator to strengthen community relations with the youth
- Deemed a narcotic expert by the courts
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes
- Knowledge in obtaining and serving search warrants
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness
- Community-oriented public servant deeply committed to protecting lives, citizens, and property through rapid emergency response, diligent crime-prevention efforts
Public Safety Dispatcher
Delano Police Department
09.2008 - 02.2015
- Receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public
- Determine nature and location of emergency
- Determine priority of calls
- Maintain status and location of Police Officers
- Receive requests from Police Officers on vehicle registration, Drivers License Status, and Warrants
- Remain calm under stress
- Operate multiple computer programs
- Multi-task between calls and the radio console
- Chief Gold Shield Award for superior performance
- Tactical Dispatcher for SWAT
Call-Taker
Delano Police Department
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public
- Determine nature and location of the emergency
- Determine priority of calls
- Operate computer systems
Cashier
K-Mart
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Provide customer service
- Bag merchandise
- Keep inventory of currency in cash register
Hostess
Perkos Restaurant
03.2007 - 08.2007
- Provide customer service
- Take orders for beverages
- Clean tables
- Seat customers
- Handle cash register
Skills
- Performance Analysis for First Line Supervisors Workshop – 24 hrs
- Leadership Development Program - 40 hrs
- Critical Incident Response – 8 hrs
- Crisis Negotiation Training – 40 hrs
- Child Exploitation Investigation - 16 hrs
- ICI Criminal Investigation Core Course – 80 hrs
- ICI Gang Investigations Course – 40 hrs
- Detective School - 24 hrs
Accomplishments
- Letter of Commendation for advanced investigation skills and officer safety.
- Letter of Commendation for teamwork, work ethic and officer safety.
- Letter of Commendation for outstanding customer service skills and communication skills.
- Letter of Commendation for attention to duty and pro-activity.
- MADD Award - 2018
- Certificate of Achievement for latent print processing
- Received Chief Gold Shield as a Public Safety Dispatcher for superior performance
Timeline
Police Officer
San Luis Obispo Police Department
09.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
07.2021 - 09.2023
Police Officer
San Luis Obispo Police Department
10.2019 - 06.2021
Police Officer
McFarland Police Department
02.2016 - 10.2019
Public Safety Dispatcher
Delano Police Department
09.2008 - 02.2015
Call-Taker
Delano Police Department
01.2008 - 09.2009
Cashier
K-Mart
08.2007 - 01.2008
Hostess
Perkos Restaurant
03.2007 - 08.2007
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