Sigfredo Ortiz
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
With a distinguished career at the Chesterfield County Police Department, I've honed my report writing and conflict de-escalation skills, leading to a significant reduction in criminal activity. My ability to build relationships and manage diverse teams, coupled with fluency in Spanish, underscores my commitment to integrity and effective communication.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department
01.2016 - 10.2024
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- In several occasions I was tasked with maintaining the integrity of a crime scene by verifying identification cards of all personnel coming into the crime scene.
- Manage the access to secured areas by inspecting vehicles and identifying personnel.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.1995 - 01.2016
- As a Correctional Officer, I conducted patrols around the assigned housing unit to prevent crimes to persons, property or violation to the Bureau of Prison regulations.
- Responded to several emergency situation
- Streamlined operational efficiency by implementing new procedures for evidence collection, storage, and documentation.
- Mentored junior officers contributing towards their professional growth and development within the agency.
- Improved inter-agency communication by collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to share information and resources.
- Conducted interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects to gather crucial information for investigations.
- Accountable for resources, safety, employment and logistics to direct operations.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted risk assessments for high profile events maintaining optimal security measures.
- Led a team of officers during high-risk warrant service, ensuring safety and successful apprehension of fugitives.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- In the year of 2012, I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and put incharged of 15 officers as well of the institution after 4:00pm.
- I was directly responsible of managing all incidents, which were managed in accordance with Bureau of Prison regulation.
- I was directly responsible to manage officer's duty roster and assignments.
United States Army Soldier
United States Army National Guard
03.1994 - 03.1998
- Participated in a join task force with the Puerto Rico State Police to control drug trafficking withing the housing projects.
- Provided gate security to prevent the access to unknown subjects as well as contraband into the premises.
- Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted regular maintenance of equipment and vehicles, ensuring maximum reliability and readiness for mission-critical tasks.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while working under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Participated in joint exercises with allied forces to improve interoperability and strengthen partnerships.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
United States Army Sergeant
United States Army
01.1986 - 03.1994
- Directly responsible for area security to include army depot, air fields and vehicle staging areas.
- Supersized over 15 soldiers.
- Promoted a safe environment and training for those under my supervision.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
No Degree - Computational Science
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
2250 Las Americas Avenue, Suite 564, Ponce, PR 08-1984
No Degree - Engineering
College of Engineering At The University of P.R.
259 Av. Alfonso Valdés Cobián, Mayagüez, 00680,P.R08-1982
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Attention to details
- Ability to speak and write in Spanish
- Inter communication skills
Timeline
Police Officer
Chesterfield County Police Department
01.2016 - 10.2024
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.1995 - 01.2016
United States Army Soldier
United States Army National Guard
03.1994 - 03.1998
United States Army Sergeant
United States Army
01.1986 - 03.1994
No Degree - Computational Science
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
No Degree - Engineering
College of Engineering At The University of P.R.
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