Pedro Varela Jr.
Duncanville,TX
Summary
A Police Officer who is highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and the community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
Desoto Police Department
Desoto, TX
07.2016 - Current
- Responded to radio dispatches regarding disturbances or criminal acts in progress.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and provide public safety.
- Attended regular training sessions on new law enforcement techniques and procedures.
- Investigated suspicious activities, responded to emergency calls, and mediated disputes.
- Performed first aid as needed in emergency situations.
- Transported prisoners between jails, courts, and medical facilities.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
- Conducted traffic stops, wrote tickets, and made arrests when necessary.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses to obtain statements regarding incidents.
- Assisted with crowd control at special events or protests.
- Enforced local ordinances related to parking violations or other minor infractions.
- Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected, and previous incidents.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
Detention Officer
Desoto Police Department
DeSoto, TX
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Monitored security cameras to ensure the safety of inmates and personnel.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Served meals promptly while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Corrections Officer
Bell County Sheriff's Department
Belton, TX
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Issued clothing, bedding, and other authorized items to inmates.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms, and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts, and inspected items for contraband.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments, and authorized activities.
- Verified warrants, conducted searches, and fingerprinted inmates.
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Conducted searches of cells for illegal substances or weapons regularly.
- Trained new hires in proper techniques for interacting with prisoners.
- Maintained a secure environment for inmates and staff by enforcing rules and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05-2021
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX05-2020
Skills
- Integrity and Honesty
- Community Policing
- Report Writing
- Firearms Proficiency
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Advanced Peace Officer License
- Field Training Officer
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Desoto Police Department
07.2016 - Current
Detention Officer
Desoto Police Department
08.2015 - 07.2016
Corrections Officer
Bell County Sheriff's Department
09.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Mountain View College
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