Ray TARANGO
Globe,AZ
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and educational administration. Skilled in resource management and staff development initiatives, driving improved enrollment processes and fostering cadet success through effective supervision and training.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Academy Director
Gila Community College
Globe, Arizona
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the academy to ensure efficient educational processes.
- Managed student admissions application process to streamline candidate selection.
- Coordinated entrance procedures for prospective students to increase enrollment success.
- Addressed daily needs of cadets, fostering a supportive environment.
- Monitored cadet academic progress by tracking grades and performance reports to support timely interventions.
- Administered disciplinary measures to uphold conduct standards among cadets.
- Coordinated course completion for graduation requirements.
Police Sergeant
Globe PD
Globe, Arizona
09.1984 - 04.2007
- Supervised daily operations of patrol units and community policing initiatives.
- Led investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations and critical incidents.
- Managed departmental resources, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
- Evaluated officer performance through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Conducted training sessions for officers on policies and procedures.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
Education
PATROL OFFICER / APPOINTED SUPERVISOR
HAYDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
HAYDEN, AZ.08-2014
POLICE OFFICER / DEPUTY COSTABLE
GILA COUNTY CONSTABLES OFFICE
Globe, AZ03-2013
PATROL OFC / APPOINTED SUPERVISOR
KEARNY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Kearny, AZ12-2009
RESERVE OFFICER
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Miami, AZ02-2009
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION / STATE OF ARIZONA
ALETA POICE ACADEMY
Tucson, AZ09-1984
ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER
GLOBE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Globe, AZ09-1984
GED -
Globe High School
Globe, AZ03-1978
Skills
- Enrollment management
- Candidate selection strategies
- Cadet training
- Officer training programs
- Training program coordination
- Academic evaluation
- Performance evaluation
- Disciplinary actions
- Policy enforcement
- Law compliance
- Resource management skills
- Curriculum management
- Role adaptability
- Ethics adherence
Timeline
Police Academy Director
Gila Community College
08.2025 - Current
Police Sergeant
Globe PD
09.1984 - 04.2007
PATROL OFFICER / APPOINTED SUPERVISOR
HAYDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OFFICER / DEPUTY COSTABLE
GILA COUNTY CONSTABLES OFFICE
PATROL OFC / APPOINTED SUPERVISOR
KEARNY POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESERVE OFFICER
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION / STATE OF ARIZONA
ALETA POICE ACADEMY
ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER
GLOBE POLICE DEPARTMENT
GED -
Globe High School