Paul Sonico
Brawley,CA
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Brawley Police Department and Imperial County Sheriff's Office, demonstrating expertise in criminal investigations and community engagement. Excelled in emergency planning and conflict de-escalation, significantly enhancing community trust. Trained over 500 Marines, showcasing leadership and physical fitness. Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Brawley Police Department
02.2024 - Current
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Deputy Sheriff
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Trained other officers in firearms proficiency.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Infantry Unit Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2006 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with other military branches to execute operations.
- Trained Marines on military structure, etiquette and environmental survival tactics.
- Devised and implemented training plans and combat tactics.
- Disciplined subordinates for rules infractions and poor performance.
- Led unit in field exercises and operations.
- Instructed infantry skills at service schools and combat training centers.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Trained and Mentored over 500 Marines in combat operations.
Education
No Degree - General Education
American Military University
111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA06.2006
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Courtroom Testimony
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Civil laws
- Criminal Investigations
- Traffic Laws
- Emergency planning
- Special task forces
- Criminal Law
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Report Writing
- Search and seizure procedures
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Physical Fitness
- Conflict de-escalation
Accomplishments
- Reserve Deputy of the Year 2018 (Imperial County Sheriff's Office)
- Department High Marksmanship award from 2018-2021 (Imperial County Sheriff's Office)
- Letter of Commendation 2023 (Imperial County Sheriff's Office)
Certification
California POST
- Firearms instructor
- DUI Checkpoints Planning and Management
- DUI Detection-Field Sobriety
- Advanced Roadside Impairment Driver Enforcement
- Drug Recognition Expert
- Boating Safety and Operations for Inland Waters
- Boating Intoxication Enforcement
- Boating Accident Investigations
- Off Highway Motor Vehicle LE
- Radar Operator
- Radar-Laser Operator
Timeline
Police Officer
Brawley Police Department
02.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 02.2024
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
12.2017 - 08.2021
Infantry Unit Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2006 - 08.2021
No Degree - General Education
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School