Traci Mueller
Crossville,TN
Summary
Dedicated to the safety of the community and first responders. Skilled with conducting thorough investigations and communication. Able to work as a team and independently. Able to make decision in a stressful situation. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion, and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements. Strongly encourage and demonstrate accountability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Cortez Police Department
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily patrol operations to ensure community safety and compliance with local laws.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance and coordinating with first responders.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, documenting evidence and preparing detailed reports.
- Trained new officers on departmental protocols, enhancing team efficiency and performance standards.
- Monitored officer performance, providing feedback to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Led successful investigations, resulting in the apprehension of suspects and resolution of criminal cases.
Detective
Cortez Police Department
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted thorough investigations to solve complex cases, utilizing forensic evidence and witness interviews.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and enhance crime-solving efficiency.
- Implemented advanced investigative techniques, improving case resolution rates and operational effectiveness.
- Worked directly with Child Advocacy Center to assist in forensic interviews.
- Completed trainings for The Reid Technique of Interview and interrogations, Death and Homicide Investigations, De-Escalation training, and many other trainings. Stage I and II of Hostage Negotiations completed.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Assisted with Bank alarm training, and teaching employees how to respond if there is a crisis.
- Became part of our Critical Incident Debriefing Team, and Peer Support. Assisted in multiple Critical debriefs.
Police Officer
Cortez Police Department
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities and incidents.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and rapport.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring swift resolution of incidents.
- Completed training required to become a Field Training Officer.
- Became and instructor for SFST's. Completed Train the Trainer to be able to teach and re-certify officers to be compliant with NHTSA regulations.
- Assisted in our Citizen Academy where I conducted a "Wet Lab".
- Worked with our schools to demonstrate what it takes to be a Police Officer.
- Invested time with the community by volunteering time with things like "Shop with a Cop".
Dispatcher
Cortez Police Department
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Coordinated emergency response efforts to ensure timely assistance and resource allocation.
- Managed communication between officers, dispatchers, and emergency services to improve operational efficiency.
- Utilized radio systems and computer-aided dispatch software to track incidents and manage resources effectively. E-Force Program.
- Completed all FEMA training.
- Completed training to be EMD Certified.
- Redcross certified for CPR
- Able to multi-task to handle multiple transmissions at a time.
- Handled multiple jurisdiction to include fire, EMS, SAR, ect.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cimarron Memorial High School
Las Vegas, NVNo Degree - Law Enforcement
Pueblo Community College
Mancos12-2017
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwest Health Careers
Las Vegas10-2012
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Team management
- Public safety
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork
Certification
State of Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training
Phase I and II of Hostage Negotiations.
The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogations.
EMD 32Hr Credits (exp 2019).
FEMA Certifications.
T-CPR Certification.
CCIC/NCIC Certified.
Notary.
Medical Management of CBRNE Events.
Surviving Dispatch Stress.
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement.
Combat Thinking for Law Enforcement.
Search and Seizure.
NHTSA SFST Instructor Training Class.
Field Training Officer Course.
Basic Swat Team Training.
Train The Trainer.
Death and Homicide Investigation.
Police One Trainings.
APCO Trainings.
KnowBe4 Trainings.
AXON Trainings.
CIRSA Trainings.
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.
F.B.I Tactics Training.
Timeline
Police Sergeant, Patrol
Cortez Police Department
02.2024 - 05.2025
Detective
Cortez Police Department
04.2022 - 02.2024
Police Officer
Cortez Police Department
08.2017 - 04.2022
Dispatcher
Cortez Police Department
08.2016 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Cimarron Memorial High School
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Pueblo Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwest Health Careers