RICHARD ALVEAR

281-***-****

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***** ***** ***** **. *******, TX 77377

SUMMARY

Veteran police officer dedicated to increasing community safety. Over 25 years in law enforcement and over 8 years as a hair stylist, brings experience in law, hyper-alertness and interaction skills with the public.

EDUCATION

Licensed Peace officer in Texas

Harris County Sherriff’s Department Police Academy 1992 - 2017

Houston, TX

Licensed Cosmetologist

North Harris County College 1983

Houston, TX

Aldine Senior High School 1982

Diploma

Houston, TX

CERTIFICATES & HONORS

Master Marksmanship with Firearm

CPR Certified- Adults & Children

Crime Scene Search Certificate

Cultural Diversity Certificate

License to operate forklift

Representation for Sheriff’s Department in Peace Officers’ memorials.

Retirement from Sheriff’s Department Certificate

SKILLS

Twenty-six years experience as Police Officer for the Harris County Sherriff’s Department Jail

Basic computer skills

Trained in De-escalation techniques and crowd control

Trained in hand to hand combat

Familiarized with the felony and misdemeanor laws

Trained in “Verbal Judo”- Voice Command

Trained, licensed and skilled in firearm and baton use

Hardworking, excellent communication skills with colleagues and the public

Detail oriented, culturally aware, prompt, accountable, self motivated, professional, & aware of surroundings

Trained in Scott Airpak use

WORK EXPERIENCE

Deputy Sherriff (Police Officer), Certified by TCLEOSE 1992-Oct 2017

Harris County Sherriff’s Department / Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

Peace officer/Trainer in Downtown Houston Jail. Worked in the kitchens, Inventory, Care, Custody & Control, Loading docks for shipment and receiving departments

Inspection of all shipments for drugs, weapons, explosives, escorted high profile inmates to court and medical, wrote reports on inmate incidents, trained several new personnel, rode second man in the streets on several occasions, distributed commissary throughout jail, inmate supervision and control

Highly trained- attended dozens of educational trainings on various topics

Worked several extra security jobs during career- locations were: Wyndam Hotel, Exxon Mobil, Anadarko Oil in Houston TX

Master Hair Stylist/Manager 1983-1991

Menchaca’s / Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

Assisted the owner with payroll, hiring, termination, trainings, quality control and managerial duties. Conducted motivational seminars

Skilled in customer service, public communication and receiving feedback on work, trained new employees

Cut hair for multiple returning clients, developed rapport with clients

Given responsibility to handle money for shop-deposits/withdraws at bank, counted drawer every shift, cash register experience

Veteran police officer dedicated to increasing community safety. Over 25 years in law enforcement and over 8 years as a hair stylist, brings experience in law, hyper-alertness and interaction skills with the public.

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