Vanessa Montes
Laredo
Summary
Law enforcement professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Psychology, offering over twelve years of dedicated service in public safety, including investigative assignments in the Special Victims Unit and Forensic Identification Services. Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion while managing complex investigations involving domestic violence, sex crimes, and crime scene processing. Highly skilled in evidence preservation, witness and suspect interviews, case analysis, and interagency coordination. Recognized for maintaining objectivity under pressure, applying disciplined problem-solving strategies, and upholding departmental standards while contributing to organizational effectiveness, community trust, and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Investigator
Laredo Police Department
Laredo
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct complex felony investigations involving domestic violence and sex crimes.
- Utilize victim-centered and trauma-informed investigative practices.
- Prepare detailed investigative reports, affidavits, and case files for prosecutorial review.
- Conduct suspect, victim, and witness interviews and coordinate with prosecutors and advocacy partners.
- Assigned to the Forensic Identification Services Unit (Crime Scene Investigations).
- Document, photograph, collect, and preserve physical evidence at crime scenes.
- Process scenes involving violent crimes, deaths, and major incidents.
- Maintain chain of custody and ensure evidentiary integrity in accordance with policy and law.
Police Officer
Laredo Police Department
Laredo
01.2014 - Current
- Enforced traffic regulations and ensured public safety on roadways.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and gathered evidence effectively.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and provided critical assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents and actions taken during shifts.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
Deputy Clerk
Webb County Clerk's Office
Laredo
04.2012 - 12.2013
- Preserved oath of confidentiality
- File marked and certified documents
- Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
- Examined legal documents and assured adherence to court procedures.
- Prepared correspondence, bench warrants and court orders.
- Issued marriage licenses and death certificates.
- Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
- Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
- Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
Data Entry Clerk
District Attorney's Office
Laredo
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Scanned and stored files and records electronically to reduce paper files and secure data.
- Compiled, sorted and verified electronic data against hard copies to support quality control efforts.
- Used data input to transcribe information from physical source documents into databases.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and staff personal details
Business Center Representative
H-E-B Plus
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed needs of customers in busy environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges in order to provide speedy and accurate service to each customer.
- Cross-trained as a Business Center Representative and Bookkeeping roles in order to provide skilled back-up for customer-facing teams.
- Collected billing and Western Union payments.
- Escalated customer satisfaction ratings by offering valuable insights to customers' needs and expectations.
- Managed accurate and adequate large cash inventory balances.
Sales Representative
Journey’s Kidz
Laredo
10.2009 - 07.2010
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting merchandise.
- Created and implemented store displays, promoting sales and growth.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Mentored new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies to maximize performance, productivity and team success.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, increasing sales.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TXAssociate of Arts -
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TXHigh School Diploma -
United South High School
Laredo, Texas 78043Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Emergency Response
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Advanced Lethal Weapons Training
- Accident Scene Documentation
- Crime Prevention
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Crime Scene Investigations and processing
- Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement
- Protecting People and Property
- Report Writing
- Patrol Procedures
- Conducting investigations
- Interviewing
Accomplishments
- Recognized for exceling in my respective assignment May of 2016 and for having the utmost arrests.
- Awarded the Meritorious Service Award
Certification
- Advanced Peace Officer
- Crisis Intervention
- Field Sobriety Standard Test
- Taser
- Bike Patrol
- Emergency Driving
- Baton/Mace
References
Marco Camero
Police Investigator
4712 Maher Avenue
Laredo, Texas 78041
(956) 757-1204
Cesar Benavides
Police Officer
4712 Maher Avenue
Laredo, Texas 78041
(956) 795-2800
Timeline
Police Investigator
Laredo Police Department
06.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Laredo Police Department
01.2014 - Current
Deputy Clerk
Webb County Clerk's Office
04.2012 - 12.2013
Data Entry Clerk
District Attorney's Office
03.2012 - 04.2012
Business Center Representative
H-E-B Plus
07.2010 - 03.2012
Sales Representative
Journey’s Kidz
10.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Texas A&M International University
Associate of Arts -
Laredo Community College
High School Diploma -
United South High School