Brandon Herrera
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
-Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Center Police Department, skilled in conflict de-escalation and report writing. Proven ability to enhance community relations and implement effective crime prevention strategies, ensuring public safety. Adept in heavy equipment operation, demonstrating integrity and attention to detail in all tasks.
-Professional operator prepared for challenging role in heavy machinery. Adept at managing equipment operations with focus on safety and efficiency. Valued team player who collaborates effectively and adapts to changing work conditions. Reliable and committed to achieving operational goals.
-Professional construction operator with solid track record in operating graders and other heavy equipment. Known for delivering high-quality work and maintaining operational safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and consistently achieving project milestones, adapting to dynamic site conditions. Expertise in machine control, site preparation, and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Center Police Department
05.2025 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Detention Deputy
Conejos County Sheriffs Office
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Collaborated with fellow deputies to develop and implement effective safety protocols, minimizing incidents within the facility.
- Contributed to the efficient operation of the detention center through accurate recordkeeping, including incident reports, daily logs, and inmate files.
- Improved relations between inmates and staff by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided compassionate care for inmates during medical emergencies, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure proper treatment was administered promptly.
- Supported mental health initiatives within the facility by connecting struggling inmates with appropriate counseling services.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Grader Operator
Costilla County Road And Bridge
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Communicated effectively with team members, ensuring efficient coordination of tasks and timely project completion.
- Prepared detailed daily reports on project progress, highlighting any challenges encountered or areas for improvement needed moving forward.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks based on project schedules and resource availability, keeping projects on track for completion deadlines.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different terrains and weather conditions while operating grading equipment, maintaining productivity levels.
- Increased work efficiency by maintaining and operating grader equipment for various construction projects.
- Maintained a clean workspace around the grader machine area, promoting a safe working environment for all crew members onsite.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Continuously sought opportunities for process improvement, identifying inefficiencies in grading operations and recommending solutions to increase overall productivity.
Ranch Hand
Dos Hermanos Ranch
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
- Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes and pumps.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Streamlined harvesting processes with the use of modern machinery, resulting in reduced labor costs and greater efficiency.
- Reduced water usage with installation of drip irrigation system, contributing to environmental conservation efforts.
- Enhanced team productivity, providing training on new farming technologies and safety protocols.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Cared for about 250 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
Education
Colorado Peace Officers Standards And Training - Law
Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa, CO05-2025
Graduate Certificate - Tractor Trailer Master
United States Truck Driving School
Fountain, CO02-2023
Centennial High School
San Luis, CO05-2022
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Relationship building and management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Safety compliance
- Loader operation
- Backhoe operation
- General labor
- Paving techniques
- Site bulldozing
- Grading experience
- Heavy lifting
- CDL A license
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
Timeline
Police Officer
Center Police Department
05.2025 - Current
Detention Deputy
Conejos County Sheriffs Office
04.2023 - 05.2025
Grader Operator
Costilla County Road And Bridge
05.2022 - 03.2023
Ranch Hand
Dos Hermanos Ranch
03.2018 - 06.2021
Colorado Peace Officers Standards And Training - Law
Trinidad State Junior College
Graduate Certificate - Tractor Trailer Master
United States Truck Driving School
Centennial High School
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