Richard Avila
Chula Vista,California
Summary
I am Dedicated Supervisor offering over thirty years of law enforcement experience. Known for going above and beyond job requirements to make lasting impact on department and public. Exceptional integrity, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
I am Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant (Supervisor)
California State University, San Marcos Police Department
04.2021 - Current
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to three officers, two dispatchers and three community service officers.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Optimized the publics experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Deputy Sheriff II
Orange County Sheriff's Department
04.1998 - 08.2021
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Warrant team leader, supervised six deputies conducting investigations.
- Original planner and member of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Homeless Outreach Team. Supervised ten deputies during outreach operations.
Education
Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Costa Mesa, CA06.2007
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
El Camino College
Torrance, CA01.1993
Certification
California Commission, Police Officer Standards and Training.
Basic Police POST, 2/27/1998 , #B98899
Intermediate POST, 2/28/2001, # I67642
Advanced POST, 8/19/2005, #A71728
Supervisory POST, 10/23/2023, #S93421
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Police Sergeant (Supervisor)
California State University, San Marcos Police Department
04.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff II
Orange County Sheriff's Department
04.1998 - 08.2021
Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
El Camino College