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Personnel Leadership ~ Budgetary Control ~ Public Safety

Special Investigations ~ Collaboration ~ Media Relations ~ Court Testimony

         Offer a seasoned background in law enforcement spanning crime prevention and response, community relations, patrol operations, and department administration.

         Bilingual (English & Spanish), approachable, and well-versed in all areas of policing; possess outstanding supervisory experience including dealing with internal processes and managing department operations; formally held role as Chief of Police in Town of Hayden, Arizona.

         Solid reputation for integrity, decisiveness, sensible judgment, and team-building capabilities.

         Consistently drive unified relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement, court personnel, and other related government agencies.

         Adept at media relations, internal and external communications, training, policy implementation, staff performance management, reporting, and budgeting.

         Governed hiring, training, evaluation, and full-scope performance management for hundreds of employees.

         Analyzed, prepared, and cost-effectively administered multi-million dollar budgets to achieve and sustain operational goals.

         Recipient of numerous letters of commendation and appreciation for service throughout career.

Cochise County Sheriff s Office, 2015 to Present

Patrol Sergeant

         Oversee case management, investigations, surveillance, drug interdiction, interrogations, strategic planning, data collection and analysis, crime scene management, and team leadership.

         Administer human resources functional areas encompassing interviewing, hiring, training, delegating assignments, evaluating performance, rewards/recognition, team-building, and conflict resolution.

         Supervise patrol officers, and seamlessly cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in investigating crimes and apprehending offenders.

• Actively contribute to creating budgets, tracking and controlling spending, determining training needs, enforcing policy/procedure compliance, and interfacing with media.
• Diligently enforce city ordinances and state laws, and respond to crimes, accidents, and complaints.

Cochise County Sheriff s Office, 2015

Deputy Sheriff

         Investigated complex and/or major criminal investigations, patrolled community to maintain public order and prevent criminal activity, methodically secured crime scenes, handled physical evidence, executed search warrants, and testified in court.

Town of Hayden, 2014 to 2015

Chief of Police

         Spearheaded full-scope department operations including training, scheduling, budget administration, criminal investigations, media/community relations, policy & procedure development, and personnel supervision.

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Cochise County Sheriff s Office, 2009 to 2014

Deputy Sheriff

         Investigated organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) cases, and Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Taskforce (OCDETF) cases.

         Special roles and assignments included SWAT, Border Interdiction Team, Narcotic Enforcement Team, Patrol Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations/Immigration Customs & Enforcement (HSI/ICE).

         Functioned as primary detective/agent in undercover operations and cultivated influential informants and other sources of information.

         Recipient of 2010 Excellence in Cooperative Law Enforcement Award and won unit citation in 2013.

         Played an integral role in seizing over 3,000 lbs. of marijuana, 75 lbs. of heroin, and more than 100 lbs. of methamphetamine.

Douglas High School, Douglas Unified School District, 2004 to 2009

Teacher

         Prepared and delivered law enforcement curriculum to students considering employment and/or further education in a law, public safety, and security-related occupations.

         Chosen and awarded as 2006 Educator of the Year based on exceptional performance.

         Serve as adjunct faculty at Cochise College since 1991 for Criminal Justice Program.

Arizona Department of Corrections, 2000 to 2004

Special Investigator

         Conducted complex criminal investigations, interviewed and interrogated suspects and witnesses, collected and preserved evidence, executed search warrants, made arrests, prepared reports, and testified in court.

City of Douglas Police Department, 1989 to 2000

Police Officer / Detective

         Efficiently and appropriately responded to a wide range of crimes, accidents, and complaints.

         Interviewed complainants, victims, witnesses, suspects and subjects, and prepared associated reports.

         Recognized and awarded as Police Officer of the Year and received eight unit citations.

Arizona Law Enforcement Officer Advisory Council (ALEOAC/AZPOST) Peace Officer

Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training (AZPOST) General Instructor

ACJIS TOC Certification

Arizona HIDTA Drug Unit Commander

Arizona Community College - Special Teaching

AZPOST Train the Trainer - Crime Scene Investigations

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Drug Enforcement Train the Trainer

AZPOST Firearms Instructor

AZPOST General Investigation Train the Trainer

Supervision Management Certification

New Issues & Strategies for the Criminal Justice System

Dynamic Leadership Certification

Staff Instructor Certification

Arizona Department of Corrections Staff Instructor

Arizona Department of Public Safety Firearms Safety Instructor

Certified Public Manager I

Arizona Teaching Certificate with Structured English Immersion endorsement; Structured English Immersion

Completed extensive and ongoing training & professional development throughout career, covering topics such as use of firearms, undercover techniques, narcotics identification, gangs, crime scene investigations/forensic science, cyber crimes, fugitives, drug cartels, informant management, executive leadership, reverse sting operations, surveillance techniques, search warrants, evidence collection, etc.

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ADDRESS

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Dear__________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the (INSERT TARGET POSITION) opportunity that is available with (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION).

I bring to you a substantial background in law enforcement including strong experience in department administration, personnel leadership, training & development, budgeting, and report writing. My extensive career in criminal justice as well as inherent problem solving, planning, and community relations abilities will enable me to seamlessly transition into your organization and garner immediate results. To complement these qualifications, I offer advanced investigative expertise, significant instructional experience, and exceptional communication skills vital to succeeding as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION).

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a dynamic leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through unparalleled self-initiative, close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and well-honed managerial skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable contributor to (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION), and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

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