
Dedicated police officer with expertise in report writing, conflict de-escalation, and community engagement. Proven track record in conducting criminal investigations and training new recruits to enhance team effectiveness.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
1. Performs proactive police patrol functions, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents crime, provides miscellaneous services to assist the public, and enforces traffic laws and directs traffic
2.. Investigates crimes, gathers evidence, interviews people, issues citations, makes arrests, prepares reports and cases for prosecution, and testifies in court
3. Observes, listens, analyzes, and assesses problems under varied circumstances and applies knowledge, reason, and good judgment to solve problems and render appropriate decisions
4. Interacts effectively with culturally diverse groups and individuals, calms emotional people, and displays superior customer service skills
5. Engages in superior communication with a wide variety of people verbally and in writing
6. Maintains self-control under stress
7. Maintains a level of mental and physical fitness commensurate with the requirements of the position
8. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and functions well as part of a team
9. Complies with verbal and written instructions and orders
10. Performs in accordance with organizational values, policies, and procedures
11. Maintains and completes the required reports, documentation, forms, or logs
12. Inspects and maintains police related equipment, facilities, and uniforms to ensure proper function, use, and appearance
13. Works varied hours, holidays, and weekends
14. Step-up into a supervisor capacity and oversee other officers.
Police Training Officer (PTO) July 2022- May 2025
1. Responsible for training new and lateral recruits.
2. Preparing recruits by teaching them basic and advanced patrol work.
3. Completed CTR's on recruits weekly.
4. Served on a PTO hiring committee to hire new PTO's
5. Completed a 3-day PTO Class at the Pueblo Police Department.
Southern Colorado B.A.T.T.L.E (Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement) Task Force October 2022 - Present
1. Locate stolen vehicles by use of ALPR or other investigative means, identify and arrest suspects with a nexus to auto theft, fraud, and identity theft, and gather intelligence/evidence for further/later follow-up.
2. Assisted in arrests and recoveries as well as transports for suspects in custody
3. Conducted rolling surveillance.
4. Engage in high-risk vehicle contacts. (Bumper locking vehicles or pinning vehicles in from front and rear)
5. Working with aircraft to survey stolen vehicles and come up with plans to contact vehicle.
6. Proficient use in mobile LPR (ELSAG) and stationary LPR systems. (Flock, Auto Vu Cloudrunner)
7. Vehicle PIN certified
8. PIT Certified
Performed CPR on a teenager who overdosed on Fentanyl before paramedics arrived on scene.