Omar Valdivia
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Knowledgeable Officer with solid background managing inmate populations and maintaining security protocols. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve conflicts efficiently. Proven skills in communication and teamwork, consistently ensuring safe environment for staff and inmates.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
North Las Vegas Police Department
08.2024 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Police Officer
North Las Vegas Police Department
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Police Officer Recruit
North Las Vegas Police Department
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, consistently passing mandatory fitness tests required for job performance.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interactions with students, teachers, and administrators.
Plumber's Apprentice
Desert Springs Pools & Spas
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Accurately measured piping, cutting to fit where needed.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Maintained clean, safe and appropriately stocked company vehicle.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Maintenance Engineer
The Westin Hotel
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
Security Officer
Fremont Street Experience
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Warehouse Associate
Ethel M Chocolates
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
Plumber's Apprentice
Desert Springs Pools & Spas
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Accurately measured piping, cutting to fit where needed.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Maintained clean, safe and appropriately stocked company vehicle.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice and trim food.
- Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones.
- Efficiently prepared sandwiches and other menu items for guests.
- Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts and sides.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Las Vegas, NVHvac Technition
National Technical Institute
No Degree - Police Officer
Vegas Valley Police Academy
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Inventory Maintenance
- Safety and compliance
- First aid training
- DOT Regulations
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Measurement and Calculation Accuracy
- Emergency response
- Power Tools
- Self-defense tactics
- Hand Tools
- Blueprint reading
Certification
Universal EPA certified
Certified HVAC/R Technician
Timeline
Correctional Officer
North Las Vegas Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Police Officer
North Las Vegas Police Department
02.2024 - 08.2024
Police Officer Recruit
North Las Vegas Police Department
08.2023 - 02.2024
Plumber's Apprentice
Desert Springs Pools & Spas
02.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Engineer
The Westin Hotel
11.2021 - 02.2022
Security Officer
Fremont Street Experience
06.2021 - 11.2021
Warehouse Associate
Ethel M Chocolates
08.2020 - 01.2021
Plumber's Apprentice
Desert Springs Pools & Spas
11.2018 - 07.2020
Sandwich Artist
Subway
08.2016 - 01.2018
Hvac Technition
National Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
No Degree - Police Officer
Vegas Valley Police Academy
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