Timothy Salas
Oceanside
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Police Officer
Department of Veteran's Affairs - Police
04.2023 - Current
- Carries firearms and other weapons, intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations, and determines when and how much force must be applied.
- Conducts vigorous and inquisitive patrol activities which assure random patrol pattern, meet special protective service requirements and provide maximum visibility in all assigned work locations to deter against crime and provide a secure environment for the employees, patients and visitors.
- Detects and intervenes in criminal activity.
- Responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
- Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations.
- Provides emergency response coordination as needed.
- Conducts investigative stops on suspicious person(s) authoritatively and tactfully to determine the nature of their business and to provide appropriate direction or control.
- Maintains high state of physical condition and appearance when wearing the police uniform in accordance with established policy.
- Performs drug and contraband intervention techniques and provides training to those areas where contraband identification and knowledge is imperative for the staff.
- Completes initial police reports on incidents occurring in a timely and accurate manner ensuring that all pertinent information is reported.
- Performs enforcement work such as traffic control, detective operations, and patrol work.
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserves
01.2015 - Current
- Protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations
- Control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinated investigations with military and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Checked and secured building entrances.
- Patrolled buildings, facilities, and perimeter areas to prevent damage to property.
- Protected federal employees and their property by monitoring all access to government-owned and leased properties.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes, and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Inspected squad vehicles and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys.
- Instructed suspects on field sobriety tests and used portable equipment to perform tests.
Senior Police Officer
U.S. Department of the Treasury
02.2018 - 04.2023
- Responsible for the protection of the U.S Treasury and the U.S Mint.
- Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws as well as Treasury and United States Mint rules and regulations for the protection of persons, property, and facilities.
- Protects dies, monetary, and bullion assets in the custody or control of the United States Mint during production, processing, storage, transportation, or other use; protect all facility space and property against theft, assault, sabotage; and protect United States Mint employees and visitors from threats or hazards of physical harm or injury, violence in the workplace, criminal acts such as assault or robbery, and acts of terrorism.
- Apprehends, detains, and/or arrest persons considered extremely violent, mentally disturbed or intoxicated, and risk the ever present dangers of breaking and entering, trespassing occurrences on Federal property, armed robbery confrontations, and the protection of Federal officials and respective employees.
- Performs patrol duties as deterrence to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations; Control entry and exit, regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic; prevent accidents, congestion, and parking problems; give warnings; may issue citations for appropriate violations; and make arrests if necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
California Institute of Applied Technology
National City, CA06-2028
Certificate of Technical Studies - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Vocation Program
Clemson University
Clemson, SC03-2025
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
03.2017
High school diploma or equivalent -
Banning High School
06.2009
Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate,
- APSA (Airborne Public Safety Association) Flight Proficiency Certificate,
- Level 1 Thermography Certificate
- Graduated the VA Police Training Program (LETC) at Little Rock, Arkansas
- Graduated the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at Glynco, Georgia
- Graduated the Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program LECTITP at Glynco, GA.
- Graduated the US Army Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Timeline
Senior Police Officer
Department of Veteran's Affairs - Police
04.2023 - Current
Senior Police Officer
U.S. Department of the Treasury
02.2018 - 04.2023
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserves
01.2015 - Current
High school diploma or equivalent -
Banning High School
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate,
- APSA (Airborne Public Safety Association) Flight Proficiency Certificate,
- Level 1 Thermography Certificate
- Graduated the VA Police Training Program (LETC) at Little Rock, Arkansas
- Graduated the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at Glynco, Georgia
- Graduated the Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program LECTITP at Glynco, GA.
- Graduated the US Army Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
California Institute of Applied Technology
Certificate of Technical Studies - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Vocation Program
Clemson University
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
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