Michael Pereda
Brookings,Oregon
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in law enforcement leadership, skilled in managing teams and coordinating complex operations. Proven track record of enhancing safety through strategic initiatives and effective resource allocation demonstrates a commitment to excellence. Expertise in navigating high-stakes situations while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards reflects a strong investigative background. Eager to leverage leadership skills and operational insights to make a meaningful impact in the private sector.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant
Brookings Police Department
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Enforced laws and regulations of jurisdiction, performed vehicle and foot patrols, and promptly responded to emergency and non-emergency calls for service initiated by citizens and officers.
- Emergency Management and Incident Command for large incidents. FEMA ICS 100, 200 and 700.
- Supervised daily operations of patrol units to ensure effective law enforcement and community safety.
- Coordinated training programs for new recruits and ongoing staff development.
- Developed training programs for new officers, enhancing skills and knowledge in police procedures.
- Conducted investigations and managed case files for criminal incidents.
- Background Investigations
- Reviewed reports and documentation to ensure compliance with departmental policies.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Facilitated community outreach events to build positive relationships with residents.
- DUI and impaired driver investigations, crash investigations, conduct simple and complex investigations ranging from fraud to homicide, prepared various reports, served warrants, mediated civil/criminal complaints, courtroom testimony, and apprehended, arrested, and detained suspects.
- Responsible for the management and training of staff, establishing and maintaining a field training program for the BPD.
- Online crime and fraud investigations.
- Responsible for organizational planning and development with administrative staff.
- Policy review and restructure according to case law and best practices.
- FAA Part 107 licensed drone operator.
Police Sergeant
Chino Valley Police Department
07.2013 - 02.2021
- Supervised daily operations of police officers, ensuring adherence to departmental standards.
- Coordinated investigative efforts for complex cases, collaborating with local agencies to gather intelligence.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives to build trust and engagement within the neighborhood.
- Coordinated training programs for new recruits and ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Conducted thorough background checks for new hires and managed grant funding applications.
- Oversaw internal investigations, maintaining integrity and transparency within the department.
- Developed performance goals, evaluated job performance, and enforced disciplinary measures.
- Managed scheduling, training, and budgets for Criminal Investigations Section and Narcotic Task Force. Awarded with unit of the year citation.
- Trained staff on procedural compliance to enhance efficiency and uphold public trust.
- Maintained DUI phlebotomy program, ensuring strict adherence to state regulations.
- Incident Command for large scale incidents. FEMA 100, 200 and 700 certifications.
- Large scale project management at organizational level, to include policy restructure and rewrites based on case law and best practices.
Field Service Manager
Dish Network
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed 11 technicians in home installation for Northern Arizona region.
- Led team of technicians to optimize field service operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Implemented training programs for staff to improve technical skills and service efficiency.
- Managed field service teams to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated installation and repair schedules for residential and commercial services.
- Oversaw inventory management for tools and parts in multiple service locations.
- Ensured quality assurance for installations completed by technicians.
- Conducted training sessions for assigned technicians to enhance skills.
- Maintained equipment, inventory, and disciplinary records for technician team.
- Oversaw routing, scheduling, and time-off management for technicians.
- Assisted in installations when necessary to support team efforts.
- Utilized DISH Network programs including ETA Direct, XCEL, and WORD for operations.
Police Officer
Prescott Valley Police Department
12.2001 - 06.2011
- Led extensive personnel training and supervision in a multi-faceted leadership capacity.
- Enforced traffic laws to enhance public safety and reduce accidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Conducted high-stakes investigations, managing crime scenes, evidence collection, and witness interviews.
- Served warrants and mediated civil/criminal complaints while apprehending and detaining suspects.
- Collaborated with state and federal law enforcement on complex narcotics investigations as part of county task force.
- Commanded a 15-member SWAT team for over seven years under high-stress situations.
- Received Medal of Valor from PVPD for bravery during hostage rescue as SWAT team leader.
- Developed first K9 program for PVPD, securing funding and writing operational policies.
- Maintained near-perfect firearms qualification scores while serving as lead instructor and preparing lesson plans.
Police Officer
Jerome Police Department
08.2000 - 12.2001
- Enforced laws and regulations within jurisdiction, ensuring community safety.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to promote crime prevention initiatives.
- Managed emergency response situations, coordinating with multiple agencies effectively.
- Performed vehicle and foot patrols to maintain public order and presence.
- Responded promptly to emergency and non-emergency service calls from citizens and officers.
- Conducted thorough investigations and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Executed warrants and mediated civil and criminal complaints effectively.
- Arrested and detained suspects for various offenses, maintaining law enforcement standards.
- Achieved department leadership with 28 DUI arrests in 10 months; previous year total was three.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice Business and Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Skills
- Team development
- Professional development
- Curriculum development for adults
- Analytical evidence collection
- Asset management
- Criminal law enforcement expertise
- Civic involvement initiatives
- Crime prevention techniques
- Emergency preparedness coordination
- Dispute management strategies
- Effective prioritization abilities
- Effective communication
- Data governance experience
- Experienced with digital tools
- Patrol supervision
- Police Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 2 other officers and supervisors at the Prescott Valley Police Department to develop the first ever K9 Program.
- Achieved Rookie of the Year at the Prescott Valley Police Department through effectively achieving a high set of goals in the first year of employment.
- Made the largest drug seizure in Yavapai County worth over $1.6 Million Dollars while working highway interdiction on Interstate 40.
- Documented and resolved firearm issues through heavy collaboration with patrol division and firearms instructors at the Chino Valley Police Department which led to researching and new purchase and issue of firearms at the whole police department.
- Achieved a Unit of the Year award while supervising the Chino Valley Police Department Criminal investigation section after arresting and criminally prosecuting a double homicide suspect who fled the state to Iowa, resulting in a 31 day investigation that took my team and I back and forth to Waterloo, IA from Arizona 2 times. This was a collaborative effort during the onset of COVID in 2021 in cooperation with not only the Chino Valley Police Department, four separate local agencies, four Iowa agencies and the FBI.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
- FAA Part 107
- AZPOST Firearms Instructor
- AZPOST Rifle Instructor
- Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Certificates (DPSST)
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Limited
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Instructor, PVPD Citizens Academy, Founder and President, Prescott Valley Youth Football and Cheer Association, 2008, Instructor, CVPD Citizens Academy, Current
EDUCATION TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree Criminal Justice Business and Administration, Liberty University
- Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Police Certificates, Oregon DPSST
- USAF Security Police Academy
- N. Arizona Regional Police Training Academy
- Arizona DPS Leaders In Training, Executive leadership training
Awards
Awards:
Rookie of the year award
2 Life saving awards
Unit of the year award
Languages:
Semi-fluent in Spanish, reading and writing
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Brookings Police Department
02.2021 - 08.2025
Police Sergeant
Chino Valley Police Department
07.2013 - 02.2021
Field Service Manager
Dish Network
07.2011 - 07.2013
Police Officer
Prescott Valley Police Department
12.2001 - 06.2011
Police Officer
Jerome Police Department
08.2000 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice Business and Administration
Liberty University