Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Honors And Awards
Specialized Training And Assignments
Affiliations
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Sergio Aminadab Alvarez

Liberty Hill

Summary

Law enforcement professional with over seven years of experience in tactical operations and firearms instruction. Expertise in firearms evaluation, maintenance, and live-fire scenarios. Demonstrated success in training personnel and ensuring operational safety. Recipient of multiple Life Saving Awards and recognized for leadership capabilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective / Police Officer

Santa Cruz Police Department
Santa Cruz
01.2017 - Current
  • Conduct in-depth investigations and forensic evidence collection.
  • Member of the Firearms Team (2022–present); perform advanced weapons diagnostics, maintenance, and performance testing.
  • Certified Firearms Instructor (2023); conduct formal firearms training and safety courses.
  • Former SWAT Operator (2019–2022); led operations involving live-fire tactics and high-risk engagement.
  • Mentor junior officers as a Field Training Officer and serve on the Hostage Negotiation Team.
  • Maintain detailed documentation aligned with legal and quality assurance protocols.

Emergency Medical Technician

Hall Ambulance
Bakersfield
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided high-quality emergency medical care and transportation.
  • Accurately documented medical records and followed strict safety procedures.

Emergency Medical Technician

Care Ambulance
Orange County
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided high-quality emergency medical care and transportation.
  • Accurately documented medical records and followed strict safety procedures.

Education

AA - Fire Technology

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2022

Basic Police Academy -

South Bay Regional Training Center
Seaside, CA
01.2018

EMT Certification -

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2015

Fire Fighter 1 Academy -

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2015

High School Diploma -

West High School
Bakersfield, CA
01.2014

Skills

  • Firearms testing and maintenance
  • Diagnostics and quality assurance
  • Live-fire tactical operations
  • Investigative reporting and documentation
  • Field training and technical mentorship
  • Narcotics and alcohol impairment recognition
  • Weapons handling in high-stress environments
  • Procedural compliance and adherence
  • Bilingual communication skills

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors And Awards

  • Life Saving Award, 2019, 2020, 2022
  • Distinguished Unit Citation, 2020
  • DUI Enforcement Award, 2020
  • Hazardous Duty Award, 2019

Specialized Training And Assignments

  • Firearms Instructor Certification, 80 Hours, 2023
  • Firearms Team Member, Advanced diagnostics and live-fire performance testing, 2022–Present
  • Hostage Negotiator Certification, 40 Hours, 2023
  • SWAT School, 80 Hours, 2020
  • Interview & Interrogation, 40 Hours, 2023
  • ICI Criminal Investigation Core & Sexual Assault Courses, 2023–2024
  • Taser Instructor Certification, 2021
  • Basic Police Motorcycle Course, 80 Hours, 2022
  • Drug Recognition Expert, 102 Hours, 2020

Affiliations

  • Life Saving Award (2019, 2020, 2022)
  • Distinguished Unit Citation (2020)
  • DUI Enforcement Award (2020)
  • Hazardous Duty Award (2019)

Timeline

Detective / Police Officer

Santa Cruz Police Department
01.2017 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Hall Ambulance
01.2015 - 01.2017

Emergency Medical Technician

Care Ambulance
01.2015 - 01.2017

AA - Fire Technology

Bakersfield College

Basic Police Academy -

South Bay Regional Training Center

EMT Certification -

Bakersfield College

Fire Fighter 1 Academy -

Bakersfield College

High School Diploma -

West High School

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