Melanie Buitrago
Summary
Qualified Military Police Officer with 5 years of committed experience maintaining the highest standard. Proven leader with exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated success closely monitoring infractions, security threats and suspicious activities. Calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Police (31B)
12.2019 - Current
- Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough vehicle inspections at checkpoints.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Improved response time for emergency situations by coordinating closely with local law enforcement agencies.
- Maintained a safe environment on base through diligent foot and vehicle patrols.
- Assisted in the reduction of crime rates by identifying and addressing potential threats.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $25,000.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Game Warden
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Informed visitors of policies, services and historical points of interest of natural areas.
- Assisted animals in need that were reported in critical condition.
- Confiscated prohibited or dangerous items during routine inspections of boats and campsites.
- Patrolled natural areas to provide user safety and enforce park regulations.
- Participated in search-and-rescue operations, helping locate missing individuals and providing assistance as needed during emergencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr Phillips High School
Orlando, FL05.2019
Skills
- Interviewing/ Debriefing Individuals
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Defensive tactics training
- Emergency call response
- Witness interviewing
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Management
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Earned one Army Achievement Medal and one Army Commendation Medal
- Completed a rigorous 18.6 mile ruck in Men's standard
Certification
- Conservation Law Enforcement
- Military Police Law Enforcement Training
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
- DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Additional Information
- Volunteered to deploy for 7 months in Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar and Al Udeid Air Base, Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Allies Refuge.
- Enrolled in Veterinary Assisting under Timber Creek High School for 2 years.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Game Warden
05.2022 - 01.2023
Military Police (31B)
12.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dr Phillips High School