Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Ronald Cervera

Manhattan,KS

Summary

Professional law enforcement specialist prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and community engagement. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments.


I've attended specialized training to further develop my patrol skills. Human Trafficking, Advanced Criminal Enforcement Interdiction, Fentanyl Safety/Decontamination and Identification for law enforcement, Active Shooter/Response Training and Search and Seizure training to name a few.


I've served a combined total of just over 5 years in law enforcement and have over 22 years in the United States Air Force.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Resource Officer

Herington Police Department
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
  • Provided assistance during investigations involving student misconduct or criminal activity on campus grounds.
  • Participated in after-school programs to provide supervision and support, fostering a sense of community within the student body.
  • Assisted with traffic control efforts before and after school hours, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of students each day.

Patrol Officer

Herington Police Department
08.2020 - Current
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
  • Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
  • Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers for efficient crime prevention and response efforts.
  • Investigated suspicious activities, deterring potential criminal behavior and maintaining community security.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during joint operations or investigations to ensure efficient communication and teamwork.
  • Developed positive relationships within the community through community events and regular interaction with citizens.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, providing first aid and support until medical teams arrived.

Education

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS
02-2020

High School Diploma -

Central Catholic Marianist H.S.
San Antonio, TX
05-1993

Skills

  • Traffic control
  • Crime prevention
  • Community policing
  • Investigative skills
  • Case report writing
  • Public safety
  • Criminal investigations
  • Witness interviewing
  • Traffic monitoring
  • Police reports
  • Individual surveillance
  • Prisoner transport
  • Issuing citations
  • Domestic violence prevention
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Taser X2, Certifications – Axon.
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification
  • Advanced Criminal Enforcement Interdiction Tactics-ACEIT February 2025
  • Human Trafficking under Human Trafficking Training Center (HTTC)
  • Fentanyl Safety/Decontamination and Identification for Law Enforcement
  • Active Shooter/Response Training I under United States Deputy Sheriff's Association

Timeline

School Resource Officer

Herington Police Department
06.2024 - Current

Patrol Officer

Herington Police Department
08.2020 - Current

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

High School Diploma -

Central Catholic Marianist H.S.
Ronald Cervera