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RIVERA JR

TOPEKA,KANSAS

Summary

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

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

POLICE OFFICER

CITY OF VALLEY FALLS
01.2022 - Current
  • Entrusted to provide safety and security for the city of Valley Falls, Kansas and all its resident
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

Certified Pest Control Technician

PEST CONTROL TECH GREEN PEST SOLUTIONS
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
  • Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
  • Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
  • Complied with safety guidelines and regulations with during pest control processes.
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
  • Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
  • Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and complaints regarding pest control services and solutions.
  • Deployed physical baits, glue boards, and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
  • Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
  • Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
  • Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations, and isolate sources.

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II (SERGEANT)

KJCC
10.2015 - 09.2021
  • Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
  • Administered drug tests to inmates.

Courier

Via Ban Courier
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to navigate faster routes.
  • Logged delivery information in tracking systems to enable real-time delivery status.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.

Corrections Specialist

Shawnee County DOC
03.2013 - 07.2014
  • Guided and directed inmates during work assignments.
  • Conducted frequent inmate counts and recorded results.
  • Escorted inmates to and from medical officers, visitation rooms and religious services.
  • Prepared detailed reports concerning incidents of disturbances and injuries.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.

Corporal

United States Marines Corps
02.2008 - 02.2013

E-4/ Corporal

  • Ensure that service members meet military standards for job performance, physical fitness, appearance and all aspect of military life both on and off duty.
  • Served as a resource for service members under my supervision and a liaison with higher- ranking military personnel.
  • Upheld and followed all rules implemented by the United Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)


Cyber Network Specialist (0651 MOS)

  • Install, configure, and maintain network services, both hardware and software.
  • Plan and execute the integration of multiple information systems in a network environment.
  • Evaluate and resolve customer information system problems.

Education

Kansas C-POST Certification -

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, Ks
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School
Topeka, KS
05.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Proficient
  • 10 years Supervisory
  • Experience (Military
  • And Civilian)
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Judo Trained
  • Evidence Collection and Evaluation
  • Traffic and Motorists Monitoring
  • Arrest Techniques
  • Serving Court Documents
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Motor Vehicle Operation
  • Law Enforcement Information Databases
  • Crime Prevention Training
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Safety and Security
  • Domestic Violence Prevention
  • Advanced Lethal Weapons
  • Property Patrol
  • Staff Management
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Investigative Reports
  • File and Records Management
  • Patrol
  • Self-Defense Training

Certification

  • Kansas C-Post Certification
  • Certified Firearms Certified
  • Alice Instructor Certification
  • First Aid/ CPR Certification
  • OC Irritant Certification
  • Axon Taser Certification
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
  • Desert Snow Interdiction Certification

Timeline

POLICE OFFICER

CITY OF VALLEY FALLS
01.2022 - Current

Certified Pest Control Technician

PEST CONTROL TECH GREEN PEST SOLUTIONS
09.2021 - 01.2022

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II (SERGEANT)

KJCC
10.2015 - 09.2021

Courier

Via Ban Courier
09.2014 - 10.2015

Corrections Specialist

Shawnee County DOC
03.2013 - 07.2014

Corporal

United States Marines Corps
02.2008 - 02.2013

Kansas C-POST Certification -

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

High School Diploma -

Highland Park High School
  • Kansas C-Post Certification
  • Certified Firearms Certified
  • Alice Instructor Certification
  • First Aid/ CPR Certification
  • OC Irritant Certification
  • Axon Taser Certification
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification
  • Desert Snow Interdiction Certification
RIVERA JR