Matthew Salazar

• Provided immediate emergency response adhering to federal and state laws.
• Conducted training and qualifications on various weapons systems and organizational procedures to effectively perform the law enforcement mission on a federal facility.
• Directed and supervised patrol operations during assigned shifts as Part-Time Watch Commander, ensuring effective response to incidents, officer safety, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Issued citations for traffic violations and other offenses, ensuring clear documentation of the incident and adherence to legal standards and departmental guidelines.
• Surveyed and controlled access to restricted areas to reduce incidents and theft by monitoring traffic of personnel and their belongings.
• Conducted routine checks of perimeter and highly sensitive areas to ensure the safety of personnel, property and top-secret infrastructures.
• Effectively enforced security procedures; discovered more than 100 violations that were detrimental to the safety of NASA/JPL personnel and property.
• Oversaw the management and inventory of all weapons as an Armory Officer, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards to maintain operational readiness.

• Provided supervision in support of Law Enforcement operations throughout the Fort Bliss Military Community with over 90,000 Soldiers, family members and Department of Defense employees.
• Provided immediate emergency response adhering to federal and state laws.
• Reviewed and analyzed reports for the police blotter, ensuring accuracy and completeness for management review.
• Processed arrested individuals by conducting thorough intake procedures, including booking, fingerprinting, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with legal and departmental protocols.
• Led incident command during emergencies, coordinating response efforts, allocating resources, and communicating effectively with team members and external agencies to ensure a unified and efficient resolution.
• Oversaw 11 staff members, boosted productivity, and eliminated workflow downtime.
• Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.

• Provided supervision in support of Law Enforcement operations throughout the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder, Rhineland-Pflaz, Germany, the largest American community outside of the continental United States with over 60,000 Soldiers, Airmen, family members and Department of Defense employees.
• Provided immediate emergency response adhering to federal and host nation laws.
• Effectively executed arrests in accordance with legal protocols, ensuring the safety of all parties involved while maintaining proper documentation and adherence to department policies.
• Taught in-classroom courses with focus on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement degree paths; certified more than 20 Military Police Soldiers to conduct Law Enforcement duties.
• Maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of all assigned squad equipment in excess of $1,450,000 with zero property loss.
• Execute detailed investigations by collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and compiling reports to support case development and prosecution.
• Trained over 7 multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals on law enforcement and logistics to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.

• Provided guidance in force protection joint training exercises with Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations during local area leader engagements.
• Demonstrated unsurpassed knowledge of maneuvering vehicles during a high stress exercise while in an austere environment.
• Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
• Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.