Summary
Dynamic professional seeking a challenging position within a reputable organization that fosters growth and provides opportunities for meaningful impact. Proven expertise in bridging language barriers and ensuring clear communication by leveraging linguistic and cultural knowledge to enhance understanding across diverse environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and neutrality, contributing to effective and seamless interactions. Committed to guiding individuals through complex situations and solving problems with empathy and precision.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Investigator (RETIRED)
PUERTO RICO STATE POLICE
06.1994 - 07.2025
Position Held: Police Investigator in the State Police
- Dignitary Protection Unit of Arecibo, PR.
- 787-878-5995-Special Duties of Security Protection of Government VIP when designated by the Governor of Puerto Rico.
- 2012-2014 SECURITY DETAIL - CONGRESSMAN PEDRO PIERLUISI
- 2016-2019 SECURITY DETAIL - GOVERNOR RICARDO ROSSELLO
- 2019-2022 SECURITY DETAIL - GOVERNOR WANDA VAZQUEZ
- - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF STATE POLICE (CIC)
- Arecibo, P.R. 787-878-3060
- Armed Robbery Division solved multiple Carjackings and armed Robberies in Arecibo, PR
- Homicide Division in Vega Baja, PR. Solved multiple Homicide cases.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and establish facts in criminal cases.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional investigations and operations.
- Led complex criminal investigations, utilizing advanced forensic techniques and investigative tools.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence and enhance case resolution efforts.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Testified in court proceedings, effectively presenting evidence and contributing to successful prosecution outcomes.
- Testified as an expert witness during trials, providing clear explanations of findings that contributed to positive verdicts for prosecutors.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations, working as an interpreter helping non-English-speaking police officers prepare and understand working in a court case in English.
- Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in criminal cases in Spanish and English.
SERGEANT (RETIRED) MILITARY POLICE
Army National Gaurd
08.1987 - 07.2008
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked as an interpreter helping non-English-speaking soldiers understand tasks and missions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science Program
15 credits
Associate in Science - Criminal Justice
2 1996
- Continuing education in Criminal Justice
- Completed professional development in Investigations
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
- Continuing education in Spanish and English interpretation for non-bilingual victims and suspects during criminal interviews and interrogations.
Skills
- Firearms handling
- Patience and perseverance
- Self-defense techniques
- Physical fitness
- Law enforcement
- Investigative procedures
- Courtroom testimony in Spanish and English
- Interrogation techniques in Spanish and English
- Multilingual abilities, speaking in court, Spanish, and English
- Court testimony
- Auto theft
- Homicide investigations
- Records handling
- Witness interviews in Spanish and English
References
FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
SPANISH AND ENGLISH
I can read, write, speak, and understand Spanish
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
4,5
Timeline
Police Investigator (RETIRED) - PUERTO RICO STATE POLICE
06.1994 - 07.2025
SERGEANT (RETIRED) MILITARY POLICE - Army National Gaurd
08.1987 - 07.2008
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE - Some College (No Degree), Computer Science Program
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE OF NEW YORK - Associate in Science, Criminal Justice
Academia De La Policia De Puerto Rico - Some College (No Degree), Criminology
AWARDS
2002 - HOMICIDE DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2004 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2005 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2007 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2008 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2009 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2010 - ROBBERY DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR, 2019 AGENT OF THE YEAR GOVERNOR'S SECURITY DETAIL, 2020 AGENT OF THE YEAR GOVERNOR'S SECURITY DETAIL, 2021 AGENT OF THE YEAR GOVERNOR'S SECURITY DETAIL
MILITARY
- 755th MILITARY POLICE COMPANY
- AUG-1988 to JUL-2008 (RETIRED) Rank held Sergeant E-5
- TOURS
- 1 YEAR 2000- Kosovo- OPERATION TASK FORCE FALCON
- 1 YEAR 2003- Iraq -OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM &
- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM