Michael Hinojosa
Sunland Park,NM
Summary
Well-rounded Law Enforcement Officer with leadership abilities and talents in emergency management and public relations. Approachable and adaptable with dedication to assistance. Demonstrated expertise in Training and development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office
02.2013 - Current
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Frequently patrolled routes and talked with business owners and residents.
- Maintained accountability and streamlined oversight of more than $ 2.5 million in equipment and supplies.
- Led law enforcement and diplomatic security training on weapons, deadly force, and classified materials handling.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Managed changes to system and assessed security impact of those changes.
- Reviewed accreditation standards and evaluated compliance, identified challenges and proposed solutions.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Guided, mentored, and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
Psychological Operations Specialist E-5 Sergeant.
Army Reserve
03.2009 - 03.2017
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Served in combat operation in Iraq.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2025
Skills
- Criminal Law
- Suspect identification
- Team Management
- Community Relations
- Active Shooter Training
- Firearms Training
- Bomb Technician
- Haz-Mat Technician
- Criminal Investigation
- Personnel Supervision
Accomplishments
- Graduated in the top of my class for the police academy in 2013.
- Graduated at the top of class for the FBI hazardous device school in 2018.
- Achieved the rank of Lieutenant by achieving first go in all below promotions of (Field training officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, accreditation Sergeant and Professional standard commander).
- Collaborated with team of 200 in the development and implementation of CALEA.
- Successfully managed a team of 20 special tasks officers.
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Certified Bomb Technician, FBI - 2018
- Certified Crisis negotiator, FBI - 2017
- Certified accreditation manager, CALEA - 2023
- Certified TASER instructor, TASER - 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office
02.2013 - Current
Psychological Operations Specialist E-5 Sergeant.
Army Reserve
03.2009 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
New Mexico State University
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Certified Bomb Technician, FBI - 2018
- Certified Crisis negotiator, FBI - 2017
- Certified accreditation manager, CALEA - 2023
- Certified TASER instructor, TASER - 2023
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