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Saul Arteaga

Reno,NV

Summary

Highly accomplished Law Enforcement Professional eager to contribute 10+ years of professional experience in Security Operations, Investigations, and Safety Compliance toward maximizing a top employer's success. Expertise in overseeing frequent patrols, investigations, and inspections to ensure the quality of operations and protection of public, personnel, and facilities. Influential self-starter who quickly rectifies on-site and virtual challenges by streamlining operations, eliminating safety-related risks, and adapting to evolving scenarios in fast-paced environments. Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple projects to optimize productivity and efficiency. Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills with a commitment to building strong relationships. High level of professional integrity instrumental for maintaining confidential records and files. Bilingual individual, with fluency in English and Spanish.

Professional law enforcement leader with strong capabilities in maintaining public safety and upholding law and order. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and community engagement, ensuring effective team operations. Reliable in high-pressure environments and adaptable to evolving challenges, with focus on driving positive outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Police Officer

Sierra Army Depot
02.2024 - Current
  • Serves as a Lead Police Officer (Sergeant) assigned under the authority of the Installation Commander.
  • Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures.
  • Takes required actions to resolve various incidents and requests additional support where necessary.
  • As a member of a tactical team, establishes an incident perimeter, contains terrorist activity, and executes a course of action to defeat attackers.
  • Performance of duties requires knowledge of established rules, procedures, methods of operations, and federal, state, and local laws.
  • Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports that could lead to successful prosecutions in court.
  • Improved community safety by leading a team of officers in proactive patrolling and crime prevention initiatives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local ordinances, state laws, federal regulations to ensure compliance within the department''s operations.
  • Promoted a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, camaraderie, and high morale among officers under my supervision.
  • Mentored junior officers through guidance on investigative techniques, case management skills, and professional development opportunities.
  • Implemented community policing strategies, fostering positive relationships between the police department and local residents.
  • Ensured officer accountability by monitoring performance metrics, providing constructive feedback, and addressing disciplinary issues promptly.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on leadership skills improvement strategies.
  • Addressed citizen concerns promptly by investigating complaints thoroughly while maintaining open lines of communication with the public.
  • Coordinated security operations during high-profile events, ensuring public safety without incident or disruption.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.

Police Officer

Department of Defense
01.2019 - Current
  • Conduct thorough surveillance and investigations of individuals, locations, and crimes to identify and address suspicious activities; apprehend and arrest offenders when necessary
  • Perform searches and seize contraband from suspects
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism when delivering judgments regarding arrest, citation, or release of suspects / offenders in a court setting
  • Proactively identify, investigate, and address complaints of drug law violations
  • Produce in-depth reports that highlight incidents, cases, and investigative findings
  • Cultivate a positive community environment conducive to the protection of life, property, and civil rights of individuals by enforcing federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, agency rules, and regulations
  • Promptly respond to emergencies using established procedures and best judgement in fast-paced, everchanging environments
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of State of California Law Enforcement Administration System (LEA Web), the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System, and the National Crime Information Center
  • Maintain weapon qualifications: M16 / M17 / 12G

Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration: Department of Homeland Security
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Ensured security checkpoint procedures were in compliance with TSA Standards Operating Procedures
  • Worked collaboratively with a Lead or Supervisory Transportation Safety Officer in screening high-risk passengers, conducting random foot patrols and searches, and coordinating random security pat-downs, ID checks, luggage inspections, and TSA contraband inspections
  • Displayed a professional and respectful demeanor when addressing the need of public and airport employees
  • Efficiently recognized security threats including weapons and explosives to prevent risks and violations
  • Remained highly confidential when handling sensitive information
  • Strengthened existing skills while attending training programs set forth by TSA and Federal Public Safety Agencies including Sensitive Security Information, Operational Security (OPSEC), Cyber Security and classified information, Tactical Communications (TACOM), Behavior Analysis Training (BAT), and conflict management
  • Built long-term relationships with Airport Law Enforcement Officers and other Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Notable Mention: Assigned as an Explosives TSO screener for Pope Francis, United Nations, and the President of the United States.

Security Officer II

Baldini's Casino
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Strategically coordinated, planned, and managed security and surveillance operations in the casino
  • Effectively detained persons for suspected gaming violations
  • Generated reports that detailed medical issues, investigation outcomes, evidence, and other incidents
  • Established strategies for maintaining key control, loss prevention, and the protection of employee property
  • Offered the necessary resources and training for new security employees to succeed in meeting goals

Shipping & Receiving

YRC Logistics
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Played a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of shipping and receiving activities including schedule coordination, parts inspection, and quality control
  • Safely operated the forklift and other heavy lifting equipment in adherence with company standards
  • Reviewed orders for compliance with goals for accuracy and completeness
  • Identified and reported safety violations and hazardous work conditions

Education

Certificate of Completion -

U.S Army Civilian Police Academy
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
06.2021

Active Shooter

The Nevada Department Of Public Safety
Carson City, NV
06-2023

PC 832 Arrest, Search And Seizure

Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA
01-2021

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement

California Highway Patrol
Redding, CA
03-2025

D.U.I And Standardize Field Sobriety Testing

California Highway Patrol
Redding, CA
03-2025

Gang Awareness

Sheriff's Office County Of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
04-2025

Crisis Intervention And De-Escalation

Get Safe USA
Herlong, CA
04-2023

Radar / Lidar

South Bay Regional
San Jose, CA
02-2023

Naloxone And Narcan Administration

CASAT
Reno, NV
05-2022

Report Writing

21 CLETS
Herlong, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Behavior Analysis
  • Explosive Recognition
  • X-Ray Operations
  • Weapons Identification
  • Checkpoint Security
  • Trace Explosive Detection
  • Search & Pat-Down Procedures
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Forged Document Inspector
  • High Risk Passenger Identification
  • TACOM (Tactical Communications) X-Ray Threat Identification
  • Human Trafficking
  • Narcotics Trafficking
  • Baggage Inspection & Threat Identification
  • Sexual Harassment & Prevention
  • Theft Prevention
  • Protecting PII
  • Cyber Awareness
  • CPR
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • OPSEC
  • FEMA
  • Emergency Services Dispatcher
  • Lead and Supervisory Duties
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Community policing
  • Crime prevention
  • Search and seizure
  • Crime scene processing
  • Investigative techniques
  • Drug enforcement
  • First aid and CPR
  • Patrol procedures
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Planning and coordination
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Law enforcement
  • Report writing
  • Emergency response
  • Dispatch
  • Fingerprinting
  • Suspect interrogation
  • Disciplinary measures
  • Secret government clearance
  • Patrol planning
  • Radar speed measurement

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Police Officer

Sierra Army Depot
02.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Department of Defense
01.2019 - Current

Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration: Department of Homeland Security
01.2015 - 01.2019

Security Officer II

Baldini's Casino
01.2009 - 01.2015

Shipping & Receiving

YRC Logistics
01.2007 - 01.2009

Certificate of Completion -

U.S Army Civilian Police Academy

Active Shooter

The Nevada Department Of Public Safety

PC 832 Arrest, Search And Seizure

Lassen Community College

Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement

California Highway Patrol

D.U.I And Standardize Field Sobriety Testing

California Highway Patrol

Gang Awareness

Sheriff's Office County Of Sacramento

Crisis Intervention And De-Escalation

Get Safe USA

Radar / Lidar

South Bay Regional

Naloxone And Narcan Administration

CASAT

Report Writing

21 CLETS

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