Vivian M. Tamez
Alvin
Summary
Seasoned professional with decorated career in law enforcement dedicated to solving criminal cases. Hardworking and conscientious with high integrity and good clear rates. Skillfully obtain evidence and statements with both modern and traditional policing techniques.
Seasoned Detective with vast experience in criminal investigation, law enforcement procedures, and legal compliance. Strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and keen observational skills. High impact made in previous roles through proactive crime prevention initiatives and successful case resolution. Committed to upholding public safety and justice while adhering to stringent ethical standards.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Victims Unit Detective
Brookside Village Police Department
Hitchcock
06.2013 - Current
- Total Training Hours from Education: 3720 Total Course Hours: 2999 Total Hours: 6719
Public Information Officer
Hitchcock Police Department
Hitchcock
01.2019 - 03.2020
Community Outreach Liaison
Hitchcock Police Department
Hitchcock
10.2018 - 03.2020
Code Enforcement Officer
Alvin Police Department
Alvin
01.2012 - 06.2013
Telecommunications Officer
Galveston Police Department
Galveston
09.2011 - 01.2012
Student Intern
Houston Police Department
Houston
12.2010 - 05.2011
- 500+ hours in Criminal Intelligence Division (CID) and Juvenile Sex Crimes Division
Education
Master of Science - Victim Services Management
Sam Houston State University
08.2020
Criminal Justice - Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Alvin Community College
05.2013
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Sociology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
12.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Alvin Community College
05.2009
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
06.2008
Skills
- Spanish
- Typing speed: 55 WPM
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- CAD
- RMS
- TLETS
- TCIC/NCIC
- OMNIXX
- Criminal investigation
- Evidence collection
- Report writing
- Interview techniques
- Case management
- Law enforcement protocols
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Stress management
- Interrogation
- Supervising investigations
- Training proficiency
- Conducting computer checks
- Defensive tactics training
- Victim support
- Information gathering
- Body language analysis
- Personnel training
- Criminal activity prevention
- Preparing for court
- Ethical judgment
- Analyzing details
- Issuing bulletins
- Case reviews
- Maintaining compliance
- Logical reasoning
- Case report development
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Evidence control
- Chain of custody
Certifications And Awards
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certification, 10/23, Present
- Master Peace Officer Certification, 04/22
- Mental Health Officer Proficiency Certificate, 12/19
- Solid Waste Management Grant Awarded, 11/19
- Advanced Peace Officer Certification, 04/19
- Sexual Assault/Family Violence Investigator Certification, 01/18
- Intermediate Peace Officer Certification, 11/16
- Basic Peace Officer Certification, 11/14
- Peace Officer License, 06/13
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award, 04/11
Professional Development
- Grant Writing, 10/19, Present
- FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, 12/20
- Member, Honor Society, 01/19, Present, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX, 77340
- Public Information Officer, 01/19, 03/20, Hitchcock Police Department, Hitchcock, TX, 77563
- Community Outreach Liaison, 10/18, 03/20, Hitchcock Police Department, Hitchcock, TX, 77563
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success, 02/10, Present, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Webster, TX, 77058
Timeline
Public Information Officer
Hitchcock Police Department
01.2019 - 03.2020
Community Outreach Liaison
Hitchcock Police Department
10.2018 - 03.2020
Special Victims Unit Detective
Brookside Village Police Department
06.2013 - Current
Code Enforcement Officer
Alvin Police Department
01.2012 - 06.2013
Telecommunications Officer
Galveston Police Department
09.2011 - 01.2012
Student Intern
Houston Police Department
12.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Victim Services Management
Sam Houston State University
Criminal Justice - Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Alvin Community College
Master of Arts - Criminology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Sociology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Alvin Community College
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School