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Mayra Cervantes

Oxnard,CA

Summary

To successfully obtain position as a Sheriff's Technical Communications Specialist.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Traffic Service Assistant

Oxnard Police Department
Oxnard, California
01.2024 - Current

Supervised 13 traffic service assistants and 11 crossing guards to ensure efficient operations.

  • Prepared and instructed traffic service assistants daily on assignments, ensuring coverage of crossing guards, street sweeping, and last-minute requests.
  • Coordinated staffing and assignments for monthly checkpoints/DUI saturations, ensuring all necessary equipment was available and tracked checkpoint statistics for reporting to the traffic sergeant.
  • Communicated regularly with traffic commander and sergeant regarding traffic-related complaints, ensuring timely resolution by assigning TSAs.
  • On a daily basis I distribute 311 requests that may come in and I assign those requests to the TSAs that are assigned to that particular beat and or district
  • On a daily basis check abandoned hotline and input information into a spreadsheet that is shared with the Traffic Unit so the TSAs know which vehicles to follow up on a daily basis.
  • Answer phone calls that may come in that citizens may need assistance with parking citations, traffic collisions or parking concerns in the city.
  • Planned major city events including Fourth of July, Cowboy's Camp, Fiestas Patrias, Spooktacular, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Santa to the Sea.

•Towards the end of the year I will ensure that the tow rotation schedule is completed for the upcoming year. Once I complete the schedule I will then forward the document to the following unit’s records, dispatch, Traffic Sergeants and the tow companies on rotation

•Ensure that the new court date for the upcoming year is printed out and distributed in different areas in the department so it’s available for the officers.

•Incoming new hires I will ensure that I have the following documents printed out for them and/or submitted so they can have the appropriate gear issued. IT request form, uniform request, TSA training manual as well as training blocks. Educate them on what is expected from them while they are in field training.

Traffic Service Assistant

Oxnard Police Department
Oxnard, USA
01.2017 - 12.2023
  • Directed traffic flow across various city intersections to ensure safety and efficiency.
  • Investigated injury and non-injury traffic collisions to ensure accurate reporting and safety improvements.
  • Assisted with DUI checkpoints to promote road safety and reduce impaired driving incidents.
  • Enforced street sweeping citations to maintain community cleanliness and compliance.
  • Reviewed citations for accuracy and processed refunds.
  • Prepare collision and store vehicle reports
  • Answered calls for service
  • Assist with city-wide events

Animal Safety Unit Assistant

Oxnard Police Department
Oxnard, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assisted with administrative hearings regarding barking dog and bite incident cases to ensure community safety
  • Issue and educate members of the community regarding animal licenses
  • Sold animal licenses directly to residents, facilitating compliance with local regulations and promoting responsible pet ownership
  • Assist with monthly community licensing fairs and yearly rabies clinic
  • Collected currency from local veterinarian offices and processed animal licenses into database for accurate record-keeping
  • Process incoming license from Ventura County Animal Shelter
  • Transcribe hearing orders

Police Cadet

Ventura County Community College
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Conducted foot patrols across campus to promote safety and security for faculty and students
  • Assisted officers in resolving non-emergency situations, enhancing campus safety
  • Issued parking citations to maintain order and compliance on campus
  • Assist traffic control for events including Oxnard College graduations, Strawberry festival, and Cinco De Mayo
  • Unlock/secure the campus
  • Unlocked vehicles for faculty and students on campus
  • Fingerprint incoming workers for Oxnard college
  • Trained new cadets

Sheriff's Office Assistant

County of Ventura
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Enforced laws and maintained public safety within the community.
  • Conducted criminal investigations and gathered evidence for prosecution.
  • Supervised deputy sheriffs and coordinated daily operational activities.
  • Entered traffic collision reports, citations, field interview cards, and pawn slips into database to ensure accurate record-keeping.

Education

General education -

Oxnard High school
01-2014

Sociology -

Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Task prioritization
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Bilingual communication
  • Team player
  • Handles stress well
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self motivation
  • Reliable

Activities

Volunteer, Oxnard Police Department - Explorers, 05/01/11, 05/01/14, Completed Explorer academy, Frequently participated in Ride-A-Longs, Assisted with details including DUI checkpoints, fingerprinting for children, crime prevention, Completed training for the following: Traffic stops, building searches, traffic control, Attended monthly meetings and trainings

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

References

Michael Gens

Traffic Sergeant- Oxnard Police Department 

805-358-1055

michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

Joseph Clarke 

Traffic Officer- Oxnard Police Department 

805-797-4009

joseph.clarke@oxnardpd.org

Patrick Blanche

Traffic Officer- Oxnard Police Department 

805-212-0077

patrick.blanche@oxnardpd.org

Timeline

Senior Traffic Service Assistant

Oxnard Police Department
01.2024 - Current

Traffic Service Assistant

Oxnard Police Department
01.2017 - 12.2023

Animal Safety Unit Assistant

Oxnard Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017

Police Cadet

Ventura County Community College
01.2014 - 01.2016

Sheriff's Office Assistant

County of Ventura
01.2011 - 01.2014

General education -

Oxnard High school

Sociology -

Oxnard College
Mayra Cervantes