VICTOR M. GUEVARA
Berwick,PA
Summary
Municipal police officer with over six years of experience in patrol operations and criminal investigations. Proven ability to manage complex investigations including sexual assault, child sexual assault, child abuse, and narcotics-related offenses. Experienced in crime scene management, search warrant execution, evidence processing, and detailed case preparation. Seeking a lateral transfer to West Side Regional Police Department, where both investigative and patrol experience can be effectively utilized.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Borough of Berwick Police Department
Berwick, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Serve as Officer in Charge (OIC) for over five years, supervising entire patrol shifts, assigning calls, managing personnel and resources, and making critical on-scene decisions.
- Serve as Treasurer of the Berwick Police Benevolent Association (PBA) since 2022, responsible for managing association funds, maintaining financial records, and supporting department and community-related initiatives.
- Conduct felony, misdemeanor, and summary criminal investigations including sexual assault, child sexual assault, child abuse, narcotics, and property crimes.
- Served as primary case officer on major investigations including rape and multiple child sexual assault and child abuse cases.
- Conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews; coordinate with Child Advocacy Centers, CYS, and forensic interviewers.
- Respond to and manage major crime scenes including off-duty call-outs; maintain scene integrity and direct personnel.
- Execute and assist with approximately 20 search warrants; assist with affidavit preparation and post-warrant evidence processing.
- Assist narcotics investigations including surveillance, controlled buys, warrant execution, and evidence submission.
- Handle 30+ DUI arrests start-to-finish, including traffic stops, standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs), breath testing (Datamaster/Intox. 9000), affidavit preparation, and court testimony.
- Collect and process evidence including firearms, digital media, narcotics, sexual assault kits, and latent fingerprints.
- Identify, photograph, and lift latent fingerprints and submit for analysis.
- Testify in court and enforce PA Crimes and Vehicle Codes.
Police Officer
Bloomsburg University Police Department
Police Officer
South Centre Township Police Department
Police Officer
Nescopeck Borough Police Department
Police Officer
Millville Borough Police Department
Education
Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Program -
Lackawanna College Police Academy
Hazleton, PACriminal Justice Coursework -
Lackawanna College
Skills
- Criminal investigations
- Evidence processing
- Case management
- Search warrant execution
- Forensic photography
- Conflict resolution
Certification
• Act 120 Certified Municipal Police Officer
• Basic Crime Scene Photography Course - PSP Forensic Unit
• Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence Course- PSP Forensic Unit
• Crime Scene Operations- University of Tennessee
• Current Practices in Crime Scene Processing: Latent Prints and Collection of DNA at a Crime Scene
•On-Scene Collision Investigation
• Certified DMT and Intoxillyzer 9000 Breath Test Operator
• Certified Vehicle Inspector
• Interview Techniques
• CPR and First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid USA
• Grounded & Wounded-ViGR Training
• Armed Vehicle Defense-ViGR Training
• Basic Crime Scene Photography Course - PSP Forensic Unit
• Shoe and Tire Impression Evidence Course- PSP Forensic Unit
• Crime Scene Operations- University of Tennessee
• Current Practices in Crime Scene Processing: Latent Prints and Collection of DNA at a Crime Scene
•On-Scene Collision Investigation
• Certified DMT and Intoxillyzer 9000 Breath Test Operator
• Certified Vehicle Inspector
• Interview Techniques
• CPR and First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid USA
• Grounded & Wounded-ViGR Training
• Armed Vehicle Defense-ViGR Training
Honors And Achievements
- Eagle Scout
- Commendation for Merit - Borough of Berwick Police Department (2021)
- Commendation for Achievement - Borough of Berwick Police Department (2021)
- Handgun Proficiency Award - Lackawanna College Police Academy (2017)
- Tpr. Joshua D. Miller Physical Training Award - Lackawanna College Police Academy (2017)
- Senior Officer Specialist Eric Williams Spirit of Distinction Award - Lackawanna College Police Academy (2017)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Police Officer
Borough of Berwick Police Department
01.2019 - Current
Police Officer
Bloomsburg University Police Department
Police Officer
South Centre Township Police Department
Police Officer
Nescopeck Borough Police Department
Police Officer
Millville Borough Police Department
Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Program -
Lackawanna College Police Academy
Criminal Justice Coursework -
Lackawanna College