Matthew Maestas
Torrington,WY
Summary
Proactive Peace Officer and Courier with extensive experience in law enforcement and logistics. Proven expertise in conducting searches and seizures, maintaining detailed records, and utilizing negotiation skills in conflict resolution. Strong skills in criminal investigation, community relations, and ensuring timely, safe deliveries while enhancing customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peace Officer
Torringtonpolice Department
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted searches and seizures according to legal guidelines, upholding suspect rights throughout the process consistently.
- Maintained detailed records of incidents, arrests, and investigations for accurate reporting purposes.
- Utilized negotiation skills in conflict resolution scenarios to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations effectively.
- Assisted in the training of new recruits, sharing knowledge and expertise on law enforcement procedures.
- Served as a liaison between law enforcement agencies, ensuring seamless cooperation during joint operations.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding promptly to emergency calls.
- Conducted thorough investigations, resulting in the resolution of numerous criminal cases.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Trained other officers in self-defense tactics.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Courier
Federal Express
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Ensured the safety of packages by properly handling fragile items during transportation and storage.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Maintained accurate records of pick-ups, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Improved delivery efficiency by mapping optimal routes and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Assisted with loading and unloading shipments from vehicles to reduce the risk of damage during transit process.
- Managed inventory at distribution centers, contributing to organized operations and smooth workflows.
- Supported team members during peak times, demonstrating strong teamwork and flexibility.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Otero Junior College
Otero, ColoradoBachelor of Science - Business Management
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05.2026
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, Wyoming05.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, Nebraska05.2016
Skills
- Search and seizure
- Physical Fitness
- Public Safety
- Community policing
- Courtroom Testimony
- Defensive Tactics
- Law Enforcement Techniques
- Drug recognition
- Witness interviewing
- Community Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Criminal Investigation
Accomplishments
Completed advanced training courses in order to obtain instructor certifications. Has since been issued two instructor certifications, one in defensive tactics (2020-2023) and another in trauma informed interviewing (2024-2026).
Competed and was selected for School Resource Officer for school year 2022-2023.
Applied, tested, and was selected for investigations assignment in 2023, and was contracted to five year service term.
Certification
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - American Red Cross.
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - State POST Boards.
- Child Abuse Investigation Techniques Course Completion Certificate – Fox Valley Technical College, National Criminal Justice Training Center, or similar institutions.
- Intoxilyzer Operator's License – Department of Health Services or Similar State Authorities.
- Defensive Tactics Certification - Various Martial Arts Organizations or Police Academies.
- School Resource Officer(SRO) certification– National Association of School Resource Officers(NASRO).
- Field Sobriety Testing Certification - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Peace Officer
Torringtonpolice Department
07.2019 - Current
Courier
Federal Express
09.2016 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Otero Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Laramie County Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Eastern Wyoming College
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Nebraska Community College
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