Omar Cortes
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in Law Enforcement and commitment to protecting public safety and upholding law. Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures, focusing on maintaining order and protecting U.S Citizens. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. Skilled in fostering community relations, while handling high-pressure situations with professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Santa Fe Police Department
06.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring timely assistance and safety for community members.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, homicides, robbery, traffic accidents, deaths/bodies found, and gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Enforced local laws and regulations, maintaining public order through proactive patrols.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance crime prevention initiatives and outreach programs.
- Prepared reports, citations, and summons to charge individuals with any violations, statues and laws.
School Resource Officer
Mora County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Enforced school safety protocols, ensuring secure learning environments for students and staff.
- Blending law enforcement with education, focusing on safety, crime prevention and acting as visible deterrent. Provide visible presence and served as liaison with other first responders.
- Investigation school policy violations, and building positive relationships with students, staff and community.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats as well as working with child protective services on concerns of child abuse/neglect.
Deputy Sheriff
Mora County Sheriff's Office
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain community safety and order including arrests, and apprehension of individuals accused of violation U.S laws.
- Conducted investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses for criminal cases.
- Managed traffic control during incidents to ensure public safety and efficient flow.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal processes.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance community policing efforts and outreach programs.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
Sheriff Deputy
San Miguel County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities and incidents.
- Oversaw daily patrols, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted traffic stops to enforce laws and promote safe driving habits within the community.
- Assessed potential security risks at public events by coordinating with event organizers and implementing appropriate security measures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM06-2016
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Language: fluent in Spanish (writing, reading, speaking and translating)
- Interpersonal/interracial/public relations skills
- effectively deal with individuals with different emotional and mental state as well as various racial, ethic and cultural backgrounds
Timeline
Police Officer
Santa Fe Police Department
06.2025 - Current
School Resource Officer
Mora County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 05.2025
Deputy Sheriff
Mora County Sheriff's Office
05.2018 - 09.2022
Sheriff Deputy
San Miguel County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New Mexico Highlands University