Sandra Aguilar
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Driven Criminal Justice student and Community Police Academy graduate seeking to enter the Police Recruit/Officer Recruit position with Santa Ana PD. Possess strong decision making, leadership, crisis management, and communication skills, with hands on experience in safety sensitive environments. Committed to public service, working well both independently and as part of a team, and prepared to meet the physical, ethical, and performance standards set by SAPD.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant - Severely Disabled
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Supervise and support students with severe disabilities in daily academic activities, personal care, and safety protocols under IEPs.
- Use behavior management and de-escalation techniques in real time to maintain safety during crises.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to report progress, document incidents, and ensure compliance with educational and safety plans.
- Respond quickly in emergency situations and adapt to ensure student well being.
Shift Manager
Rubio's Coastal Grill
Santa Ana, CA
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Led and trained team members to deliver excellent service under tight deadlines and during peak periods.
- Managed cash, scheduling, opening/closing responsibilities, and accountability for store safety and operations.
- Handled conflict resolution among staff and customers, making decisions to ensure fairness, safety, and compliance with company policies.
- Ensured adherence to health, safety, and operational policies, including emergency procedures and cleanliness standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CACommunity Police Academy Graduate -
Santa Ana Police Department
Santa Ana, CASkills
- De escalation
- Crisis management
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong written communication
- Incident reporting
- Progress reporting
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Decision making under pressure
- Physical stamina
- Agility
- Endurance tasks
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Community service orientation
- Ethical integrity
Additional Relevant Information
- Successfully completed the 10 week Santa Ana Community Police Academy in September 2025.
- Meet all required minimum qualifications under POST standards (Criminal Justice education in progress, required work experience from other positions, good moral character).
Timeline
Instructional Assistant - Severely Disabled
Santa Ana Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
Shift Manager
Rubio's Coastal Grill
11.2021 - 11.2024
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Santa Ana College
Community Police Academy Graduate -
Santa Ana Police Department