Miguel Alvarez
San Luis,Arizona
Summary
Experienced Police Executive, Auditor, Investigator, and Educator with over 15 years of effective management and leadership experience. United States Marine Corps Veteran. Team oriented and results driven professional.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Police
San Luis Police Department
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed, planned, organized, and provided administrative direction and oversight for police services, security, and law enforcement programs
- Performed highly responsible administrative, managerial, and technical work involving the leadership and management of a professional municipal police department
- Drafted request for proposals, bids, and contract review and approval as Chief Executive Officer
- Policy and procedure management affecting sworn and non-sworn police personnel.
- Directed and reviewed high profile criminal, administrative, and background investigations.
Police Lieutenant / Division Commander
San Luis Police Department
03.2016 - 01.2023
- Supervised, led and mentored division staff.
- Prepared budget requests, narratives and spending plans for division.
- Manage Quality Assurance Section, responsible for police employment background and internal affairs investigations.
- Conducted police background and internal affairs investigations.
- Utilized close and open sources to perform police background investigations.
- Composed and implemented policies and procedures for background and internal affairs investigations.
- Project Manager for all department grant funded and budgeted projects to include Arizona State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, Early Intervention System, Technology Acquisition, Internal Audits and Assessments, Department wide Job Reclassification and Incentive Program Development.
Police Supervisor - Background Investigator
San Luis Police Department
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Supervised a team of police background investigators and perform complex background investigations as assigned by the unit lieutenant or commander.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 10 officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
Police Patrol Supervisor
San Luis Police Department
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 10 officers.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Responded to radio calls and engaged in law enforcement activities.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Monitored police radio nets and alarm indicators.
- Assigned appropriate personnel to patrol watch to comply with laws, rules, and regulations.
- Enforced motor vehicle laws and regulated traffic.
- Investigated reports of suspicious activities.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases
Police Detective
San Luis Police Department
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Conducted police background investigations.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Police Officer
San Luis Police Department
03.2006 - 01.2008
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Education
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona03.2005
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, California12.2002
Certificate - School of Police Staff And Command - Session 441
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL07.2018
Skills
- Interrogation
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Investigative
- Investigative Report Writing
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible Work Ethic
- Decision-Making
- Training and Development
- MS Office
- Problem-Solving
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Google Workspace
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Assessor and Manager
Arizona Chiefs of Police Association
Professional Standard Investigation
LD Consulting, L.L.C.
National Certified Internal Affairs Investigator
Internal Affairs Institute/Public Agency Training Council Certification.
Law Enforcement Performance Inspections and Auditing
LD Consulting, L.L.C.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST)
AWC LETA Police Academy.
The American Criminal Justice Association-LAE Sigma Delta Omega, AWC Chapter
Law Enforcement Inspections and Auditing Group (LEIAG)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP)
2019
2018
2017
2016
2005
Certification
- Background Investigator, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) - August, 2017.
- Certified Professional Standards Investigations, LD Consulting LLC - October, 2018.
- Certified Internal Affairs Investigations, Public Agency Training Council - December, 2017.
- Certified Law Enforcement Accreditation Assessor, Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program - October, 2019.
- Certified Law Enforcement Accreditation Manager, Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program - August, 2018.
- Certified Peace Officer, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) - May, 2005.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Chief of Police
San Luis Police Department
01.2023 - 08.2023
Police Lieutenant / Division Commander
San Luis Police Department
03.2016 - 01.2023
Police Supervisor - Background Investigator
San Luis Police Department
02.2013 - 03.2016
Police Patrol Supervisor
San Luis Police Department
02.2010 - 02.2013
Police Detective
San Luis Police Department
01.2008 - 02.2010
Police Officer
San Luis Police Department
03.2006 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Palomar Community College
Certificate - School of Police Staff And Command - Session 441
Northwestern University
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