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Indio, Ca, Us

Palm Desert, California, United States

Palm Springs, California, United States

Sacramento, California Area

Currently available and seeking new career positions.

Sacramento, California Area

Managed daily operations to ensure all policies, procedures, and standards of quality were met. Supervised a Task Force for major narcotics investigations. Implemented measures to protect property from theft. Ensured safety and security of employees. Created schedules to optimize personnel/resources to reduce costs. Performed inspections and audits of the evidence room verifying all items were accounted for. Coordinated efforts with the community to ensure safety. Developed operational plans and departmental manuals covering policies and procedures for K9 safety. Instructed employees in the proper handling of traffic control as well as emergency accident and medical responses involving CPR, blood borne pathogens, mental illness, public safety, and emergency medical treatment for the safety of those involved. Created reimbursable service contracts for Citizens groups in order to provide safety for all participants and citizens traveling the roadways or attending the special events (Tour of California, CIM, El Dorado Hills half marathon). Certified in Advanced Traffic Reconstruction for proper documentation of accident scenes and investigations. Performed final review of all major investigations to ensure completeness for documentation and prosecution. Testified in State and Federal court hearings. Managed the Impaired Driver (RAID) Task force coordinating efforts to reduce DUI and apprehend/remove impaired drivers. Fostered relationships with members of the community to resolve concerns involving traffic safety, speeding, and ensuring safe routes for school buses and transportation. Oversaw strategic planning and risk management involving deployment of personnel after conducting in-depth reviews of data relating to roadway accidents to ensure appropriate coverage and enforcement for safety.

Sacramento, California Area

Key Achievements: Reduced expenditures involving overtime, equipment over use/under use, and sick leave through effective management and scheduling.  Managed final review of all accident and arrest report investigations from the California Highway Patrol, Placerville area to ensure proper documentation for successful prosecution at the State level.  Implemented full-scale training for effective and proper procedures in handling individuals with mental illness or who were under the influence of medication, reducing the use of deadly force and achieving safer outcomes.  As a Public Relations Officer helped implement the “No Zone” campaign for Commercial Vehicles, and passenger vehicles. Conducted television interviews to inform the public of the blind spots associated with commercial vehicles which could be dangerous. This achieved a reduction in accidents by over 50%.  Certified as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) to identify signs of a impairment due to medications and illegal drugs. This expertise assisted in removing impaired drivers from the roadways in California. As a Task Force Supervisor, created operational plans to identify areas of travel and transportation for illegal contraband and narcotic transportation. Oversaw all investigations to ensure evidence was properly collected, subjects were interviewed or interrogated appropriately, and the entire investigation was completed effectively. Due to effective leadership, prosecutions at the state and federal levels were obtained on a consistent level.  As a certified K-9 Sergeant, and instructor, trained over 30 police narcotic detection and handler protection dogs with CHP officers. The trained K9 teams were highly successful in locating and removing large quantities of illegal contraband and narcotics.  Established policies and detailed them in departmental manuals to ensure the safety of K9’s while inside parked patrol vehicles.

California Highway Patrol Academy, Valley Division

Departmental Instructor for EMS programs, Instruct Human Trafficking courses, CIT / MIRP courses, Commercial Enforcement courses and K9 program.

Headquarters Investigative Section, Valley Division Commercial Unit

Assist with Departmental K9 training, coordinate DRE program, facilitate courses for special services programs.

Central Los Angeles, Newhall, Garberville.

Field Officer, CPR Instructor, EMT Instructor, Special Services Officer - Tow Services, Ambulance certifications, SEMS Instructor.

Trained managers/supervisors, and officers on proper procedures for conducting building searches and report writing requirements for all K9 investigations. Additionally, trained supervisors and officers for proper traffic control operations (Ingress and Egress) for major events. This training also ensured all documentation for arrests and prosecution were accurate and complete.

Siskiyou County

Served as a seasonal firefighter, EMT, in fighting wild land, vehicle, and structural fires. Held Advanced Fire Fighter Certification, and EMT Certification.

Supervisory Leadership

California Peace Officer Standards Training (POST)

Natural Resources Management And Policy

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Forestry

Tefl / Tesol Certification