MELISSA CABRERA
Deltona
Summary
Accomplished bilingual professional with approximately 12 years of law enforcement experience, specializing in investigative procedures, security operations, and background assessments. Detail-oriented and highly analytical, with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at conducting comprehensive investigations, compiling critical intelligence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Background Investigator
ProFirst Training
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct in-depth candidate interviews, engaging with family members, associates, former employers, and colleagues to assess character and suitability.
- Verify and analyze criminal, civil, employment, education, financial, and driving records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Investigate social media activity to evaluate behavioral patterns and alignment with departmental standards.
- Prepare detailed investigative reports summarizing findings, offering objective hiring recommendations.
- Ensure adherence to legal guidelines, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Perform virtual home visits and neighborhood inquiries to obtain comprehensive insights into candidates.
Level III Security Officer
SpaceX
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Spearheaded advanced security training initiatives to enhance operational proficiency among security personnel.
- Oversaw security measures safeguarding multi-million-dollar proprietary and customer assets.
- Collaborated with payload integration teams, mission management, and global partners to ensure mission success.
- Maintained active certification as an Intelligence Liaison Officer with CFIX and FDLE Spaceport Intelligence Working Group.
- Designated as the primary liaison for VIP visits, including engagements with SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell.
Police Officer
Edgewater Police Department
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted routine patrols and responded to emergency dispatch calls, ensuring rapid and effective law enforcement intervention.
- Investigated criminal activity, executed traffic enforcement operations, and maintained meticulous case documentation.
Level III Security Officer
SpaceX
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed and facilitated specialized security training programs for personnel advancement.
- Directed security operations for high-value proprietary and customer assets.
- Actively engaged with payload integration teams and mission management personnel.
- Maintained critical intelligence certifications and served as a liaison for space industry threat assessments.
- Managed VIP security coordination for visits from SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell.
- Executed mission-critical ground transportation for astronaut crews during pre-flight preparations and ISS launch operations.
- Facilitated seamless, secure transit of crew members, ensuring punctual arrivals aligned with mission schedules.
- Coordinated with mission control, security teams, and launch site officials to optimize logistics and operational efficiency.
Patrol Officer
Savannah Police Department
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted citywide patrols, responded to emergency calls, and enforced public safety protocols.
- Investigated criminal incidents, enforced traffic regulations, and documented detailed reports.
Police Detective – Criminal Investigations Division
Apopka Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led complex criminal investigations, compiling substantial evidence to support successful prosecutions.
- Produced comprehensive investigative reports encompassing all relevant findings.
- Coordinated with federal, state, and local task forces in executing major operations.
- Secured and executed search and arrest warrants for high-profile cases, including robbery, sexual assault, attempted murder, grand theft, and burglary.
- Delivered crime prevention presentations to community groups, educating on financial fraud and proactive safety strategies.
- Conducted rigorous background screenings for prospective department hires.
- Provided mentorship and training to newly assigned detectives.
- Surpassed projected clearance rates for active investigations.
Strategic Investigations / Narcotics Unit
Apopka Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Executed extensive narcotics investigations resulting in significant forfeitures and seizures.
- Developed and managed confidential informant networks, maintaining meticulous records.
- Conducted long-term, high-risk investigations targeting narcotics trafficking enterprises.
- Served as an expert witness in illegal contraband identification and enforcement procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies, Biology
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.2006
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Risk assessment
- Investigative research
- Analytical thinking
- Case management
- Team collaboration
- Evidence analysis
- Criminal investigation
- Report writing
Certification
- Interviews & Interrogations
- Emergency Management
- Incident Command Center
- Field Training Officer
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- CPR Certification
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
- Juvenile Sex Offender Investigations
- Financial Crimes Investigations
- Intelligence Liaison Officer
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Physical Fitness Trainer
- Radar & Laser Police
- Mountain Bike
- Precision Immobilization Technique
- Less Lethal / Chemical Munitions
- T.A.S.E.R Instructor Techniques
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Search & Rescue
- Human Tracking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Medal of Valor (2024) – Edgewater Police Department
- Outstanding Performance Commendation (2020) – SpaceX
- Medal of Merit (2014) – Apopka Police Department
- Officer of the Quarter Awards (2012, 2013,2015) – Apopka Police Department
- Police Department Wellness Awards (2013 – 2016) – Apopka Police Department
Timeline
Background Investigator
ProFirst Training
11.2024 - Current
Level III Security Officer
SpaceX
05.2024 - 11.2024
Police Officer
Edgewater Police Department
03.2023 - 03.2024
Level III Security Officer
SpaceX
01.2019 - 11.2020
Patrol Officer
Savannah Police Department
03.2018 - 11.2018
Police Detective – Criminal Investigations Division
Apopka Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017
Strategic Investigations / Narcotics Unit
Apopka Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Studies, Biology
Quinnipiac University
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