Ruben Alvarez
New York,NY
Summary
Accomplished Detective with the New York City Police Department, leveraging strong analytical problem-solving and effective team leadership to drive successful investigations. Expert in criminal law and data collection, fostering community trust while enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for mentoring peers and implementing innovative strategies that improved case resolution outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective
New York City Police Department
07.2002 - 03.2023
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Appeared in both Federal and State courts and testified under oath while delivering calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation within team.
- Strengthened relationships with community, building trust and aiding in crime prevention.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
11.1997 - 06.2002
- Conducted detailed after-action reviews to extract lessons learned, driving continuous improvement in tactics and strategy.
- Improved soldier morale with regular mentoring sessions, focusing on personal development and career progression.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Mentored junior leaders in leadership and tactical skills, preparing them for future roles of increased responsibility.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
- Oversaw successful integration of new technology into daily operations, enhancing capability and efficiency.
- Managed over $1 million dollars worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYSkills
- Personal safety skills
- Sound ethical judgment
- Physical fitness
- Data collection
- Managing investigative processes
- Effective team leadership
- Effective multitasking
- Analytical problem-solving
- Criminal law expertise
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Detective
New York City Police Department
07.2002 - 03.2023
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
11.1997 - 06.2002
No Degree - Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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