Melissa Martinez
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, and eager to help mentor new officers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Bell Gardens Police Department
06.2021 - Current
- Perform research on criminal backgrounds and patterns using various databases for accurate suspect profiling and identification.
- Attend training sessions to stay updated on new laws, procedures and investigation methods.
- Mentored junior detectives in investigations.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath.
Patrol Officer
Bell Gardens Police Department
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Built rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Police Officer
Long Beach Police Department
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Field Training Program which included a month long rotation in the Detective Bureau.
Police Academy
Long Beach Police Department
05.2015 - 11.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2023
Minor - Spanish Language And Literature
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Golden West College
Huntington Beach05.2018
Accomplishments
Officer of the Year - 2023
Affiliations
- Peer Support
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Detective
Bell Gardens Police Department
06.2021 - Current
Patrol Officer
Bell Gardens Police Department
02.2019 - 06.2021
Police Officer
Long Beach Police Department
11.2015 - 06.2016
Police Academy
Long Beach Police Department
05.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University - Fullerton
Minor - Spanish Language And Literature
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Golden West College