RICHARD ALVEAR
*************@******.***
***** ***** ***** **. *******, 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.