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DETECTIVE BUREAU- INVESTIGATIONS
Professional Summary

I am seeking an opportunity to work with an organization /institution that will utilize my skills as a Victim Services Administrator.My leadership abilities and qualities consist of the following; easy going, communicate effectively at all level, holds self and others accountable, problem solving, demonstrates ethical behavior, leverages resources, drives to excel, supportive of change and above all, a great listener.

Core Qualifications
  • I am an enthusiastic, hard working and competent professional that possess the required level of experience and education needed to deliver high quality results in the working environment.
  • My key qualities include being able to continually adapt to any given working condition, coping with frequent interruptions in high-pressure situations, and being able to respond to crisis situations in an effective and efficient manner.
Experience
Detective Bureau- Investigations 01/2008 to 04/2015 North Las Vegas Police Department North Las Vegas, NV
  • Victim Services Unit, Bilingual Victim/Witness Advocate
  • Provide Community Crisis Response and Case Manager for the victims of crime.
  • Develop and implement culturally sensitive programs for victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Abuse, elder and child abuse and neglect.
  • Performs and assist with complex cases; interviews, counsels and assists victims/witnesses with community outreach resources. Identifies and resolves unit procedural problems and carries out established policies and procedures.
  • Assess, analyze and respond to critical situations in order to execute proper removal of hostile/victim situation.
  • Development and implementation of Educational Outreach Programs for victims and Police Officers, Detectives and outside agencies
  • Assists the Victim/Witness Program Director with grant proposals and preparation of unit budgetary recommendations.
  • Assists with special projects and programs relating to the Victim/Witness Assistance Program and prepares special reports and recommendations on unit operations, prepare monthly and quarterly reports to maintain Police and Federal agencies protocols.
  • Analyze the Victim/Witness Assistance Program and acts as a liaison between the Police Department, Office of the District Attorney, County departments and other outside agencies.
  • Assess victim needs on a needed basis; including information, referrals, community advocacy, emotional support, and safety planning and assist victims to fill and file court documents.
  • Assist victims to navigate through the Judicial System, and prepare them to testify if necessary.
  • Administer programs and implements policies to keep victims/witnesses informed of the status of their case as it moves through the legal system.
  • I am able to speak, read and write in Spanish.
Community Crisis Response Program Coordinator 01/2005 to 01/2009 Salvation Army Safe Haven, S. W. Division Las Vegas, NV
  • Assistant Director of daily operations, development and implementation of Outreach Programs for Persons with Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Abuse Issues and Homelessness.
  • Analyze and assist with complex cases; conduct Biological Psychological interviews, counsels and assists with program admittance protocols.
  • Assess and respond to critical situations within medical and judicial facilities in order to execute proper removal of hostile/victim and provide placement in a secure mental health service program.
  • Manage and supervise clients and staff regarding programs protocols.
  • Assists the SAFE Haven Mental Health Program Director with grant proposals and preparation of unit budgetary recommendations.
  • Assists with Community outreach special projects and programs relating to people with mental health and homelessness issues.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to maintain Federal agency guidelines.
  • I am a Bi-Lingual Counselor/Assistant Program Coordinator.
  • Integration of Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Awareness programs.
  • Provide one on one counseling, case management, and group therapy sessions.
  • Conduct assessments and maintain documentation of client stability.
  • Provide client advocacy, mentoring and training.
  • Provide crisis intervention via Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
  • Provide Community Crisis Response Case Management for the Homeless.
  • Conduct assessments at Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital and Clark County Detention Centers.
Loss Prevention Assistant Manager/Investigator 01/2006 to 01/2009 Nordstrom Loss Prevention Las Vegas, NV
  • Advises and Supports the store Shrinkage Safety Committee in reducing losses to the store.
  • Coordinate and conducts safety meetings and training to promote safety and shrinkage awareness and accident prevention.
  • Prepare documentation of criminal activities, maintain and analyze internal and external reports. Detention, apprehension, and prosecution of shoplifters.
  • Conduct internal, external investigations and special audits. Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, and increase safety awareness programs. (Conduct weekly/monthly/ quarterly audits).
  • Composes internal and external reviews regarding Loss Prevention programs.
  • Accumulate, maintain and analyze internal and external reports. Supervise loss prevention staff, managers and store associates. Oversee surveillance operations and reviews, detection and criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
  • Train loss prevention staff, retail managers and other store associates on loss control/prevention measures. Monitor compliance to operational, safety and inventory control procedures, including physical security standards. Represent the Nordstrom corporation during judicial proceedings
  • Detention, apprehension, and prosecution of shoplifters. Proficient in the following systems: Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), security alarm monitoring system, fire alarm system, physical access control systems, financial accounting software and Microsoft software.
Education
B.S.: Psychology California Coast University CA

California Coast University 2008 - Present B.S. Psychology, M.S. Psychology - Currently enrolled in the Masters Program


Specialized training in the areas of Crisis Intervention, Crisis Negotiation and Federal Emergency Management Agency- All Hazards Incident Commander
Select One: Psychology United States Air Force Community College CA
Select One Emergency Management Institute CA

FEMA- Emergency Management Institute - 2013

NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander
Select One 2014 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations

Crisis Negotiations
Select One 2006 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Training Bureau

Crisis Intervention Team Training
Select One 1998 NAADAC

Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (S.A.S.S.I.) Administration and Scoring
2009 North Las Vegas Police Citizens Academy North Las Vegas Police Citizens Academy - 2009
1986 United State Air Force United State Air Force 1981- 1986 Aeronautical System Specialist Honorable Discharge
Professional Affiliations

California Coalition of Hostage Negotiations

Southern Nevada Domestic Violence Task Force

Community Coalition for Victims Rights

Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence

Silent Whispers Las Vegas

Military Experience
Aeronautical System Specialist United States Air Force

Honorable Discharged
Certifications
Emergency Response
Languages
speak, read and write in Spanish.
Skills

Cases Management, Community Outreach, Operations, Proposals & Training, Clients assessment and evaluations,Mental Health Counseling, Mentoring, Grant Writer.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • North Las Vegas Police Department
  • Salvation Army Safe Haven, S. W. Division
  • Nordstrom Loss Prevention
  • United States Air Force

School Attended

  • California Coast University
  • United States Air Force Community College
  • Emergency Management Institute
  • U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigations
  • Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Training Bureau
  • NAADAC
  • North Las Vegas Police Citizens Academy
  • United State Air Force

Job Titles Held:

  • Detective Bureau- Investigations
  • Community Crisis Response Program Coordinator
  • Loss Prevention Assistant Manager/Investigator
  • Aeronautical System Specialist

Degrees

  • B.S. : Psychology
    Select One : Psychology
    Select One
    Select One 2014
    Select One 2006
    Select One 1998
    2009
    1986

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