Tatiana Montano
Police Sergeant
Oakley,CA
Summary
Accountability and performance driven Police Sergeant with over 15 years of public safety experience ranging from Emergency Medical Technician, to Police Dispatcher, to Police Sergeant. Adept at fostering a positive, cohesive work environment conducive to tactical efficiency, operational success, and commitment to excellence in service. Consistently proven track record of helping peers and subordinates reach their true potential via education, training, participatory leadership, and development/succession planning. POST certified as an ICI Supervisor, Field Training Officer, Less Lethal Force Instructor, and Firearms Instructor.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Sergeant
Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 12 officers, 10 community service officers, and 6 crisis interventionists.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety and reach swift resolution.
- Increased crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively.
- Implemented proactive community policing strategies to build trust between officers and residents in high-crime areas.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Managed personnel schedules and payroll, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses via effective time management.
Police Officer/Sergeant (promoted 06/2022)
Martinez Police Department
10.2016 - 08.2024
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 6 officers and 3 community service officers.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect public safety and reach swift resolution.
- Reviewed submitted reports and case documentation to check accuracy and ensure compliance with department policies, aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Ensured all duties are performed in accordance with law and department policy in a professional and courteous manner.
- Identified/provided for individual officer training needs and career advancement goals.
- Implemented proactive community policing strategies to build trust between officers and residents in high-crime areas.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
Police Officer
Stockton Police Department
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Patrolled an assigned beat and provided enforcement/education of laws and city ordinances.
- Conducted thorough investigations resulting in strong, fileable cases.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Facilitated community trust and involvement through unbiased, fair enforcement and professional, courteous service.
Police Dispatcher
Concord Police Department
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Received, classified, and prioritized calls of emergency and non-emergency nature, including calls involving life-threatening emergencies.
- Dispatched calls for service with safety, efficiency, and department liability as primary considerations.
- Quickly and accurately entered relevant information into the CAD system
- Monitored and multi-tasked radio channels, phones, and officer requests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice/Liberal Arts
Los Medanos College
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
California Coast University
07-2025
Skills
Threat Assessment
Risk Mitigation
Critical Incident Management
Operational Planning
Intelligence Gathering
Personnel Supervision
Firearms Instructor
Less-Lethal Force Instructor
Field Training Officer
POST Supervisory Certificate
POST ICI Certificate (Investigations)
Bilingual (Spanish)
Skills
- Diligent and effective time management
- De-escalation and crisis intervention communication
- Strategic organizational planning and deployment
- Proficient in 'Blue Team" utilization
- Experienced citizen complaint/IA investigator
- Dependable resource of case law and best practices
- Policy driven and liability-conscious supervisor
Timeline
Police Sergeant
Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Department
08.2024 - Current
Police Officer/Sergeant (promoted 06/2022)
Martinez Police Department
10.2016 - 08.2024
Police Officer
Stockton Police Department
09.2015 - 08.2016
Police Dispatcher
Concord Police Department
07.2014 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice/Liberal Arts
Los Medanos College
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
California Coast University
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