Peter Vanderford
Riverside,CA
Summary
Adept Investigative Sergeant with a proven track record at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrating critical thinking and a collaborative spirit. Achieved significant improvements in team efficiency and decision-making processes, embodying dependability and a keen eye for detail.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigative Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2006 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA05-2017
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified- Instructor
- CA POST PC 832
- CA POST ICI Core Course
- CA POST ICI Management and Supervision of Detective Units
- CDCR OCS Investigators Academy
- Correctional Criminal Investigations Institute
- JRIC Terrorism Liaison Officer Certification
- JRIC Cyber Academy
- Use of Force Instructor
Medal of Valor -Silver Star
Awarded-September 2016
The Silver Star medal is awarded for acts of bravery under extraordinary or unusual circumstances. The employee shall display courage in the face of potential peril while saving or attempting to save the life of another person or distinguish him/herself by performing in stressful situations with exceptional tactics or judgement.
Military
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran- Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Investigative Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2006 - Current
- CPR/AED Certified- Instructor
- CA POST PC 832
- CA POST ICI Core Course
- CA POST ICI Management and Supervision of Detective Units
- CDCR OCS Investigators Academy
- Correctional Criminal Investigations Institute
- JRIC Terrorism Liaison Officer Certification
- JRIC Cyber Academy
- Use of Force Instructor
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lake Tahoe Community College
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