Insightful Deputy Sheriff with 21 years of experience in fast-pace environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff's Deputy
Yakima County Sheriff Department
03.2003 - 09.2023
Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Provided testimony in court proceedings.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
Detective
Yakima County
07.2016 - 01.2023
Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
Traffic Unit
Yakima County
01.2004 - 01.2010
Investigated collisions, homicides and other traffic duties.
Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
Traffic enforcement in targeted areas.
Wrote infractions, criminal citations and verbal warnings.
Police Officer
The City Of Granger
12.2000 - 03.2003
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
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