Law Enforcement Police Officer
Resume:
Latichia R. Bishop
Houston, TX 77073 ********.******@*****.***
Experience
Harris County Precinct 4 November 16, 2022 to November 16, 2023
Police Officer I, Houston, Tx
A county constable in Texas has the following duties: Serves as a licensed peace officer and performs various law enforcement functions, including issuing traffic citations. Serves warrants and civil papers such as subpoenas and temporary restraining orders. Serves as bailiff for Justice of the Peace Court.
Harris County Sheriff Office January 07, 2019 to November 21, 2022
Detention Officer I- Houston, TX
Booking inmates into Inmate Processing Center: including conducting inmate classification interviews, operating computer terminals to input, verify, and obtain information, fingerprinting and photographing inmates, counseling and advising inmates on jail rules and procedures, and preparing related documents. Monitor jail alarm systems and operate controls for doors, elevators, and surveillance equipment. Observe and monitor jail inmates to detect behavioral problems, adjustment difficulties, recognition of interpersonal problems and disputes, and identify unmanageable, suicidal, or mentally ill inmates. Direct and control inmates to ensure appropriate behavior in cells in the jail area, during recreation and meals, and while escorting inmates within the jail premises. Conducts "enters" into cells to ensure jail rules are being observed; including searching inmates and their personal items for weapons and contraband articles, and inspecting jail equipment, materials, and facilities for signs of tampering.
Texas Dept. of Motor Vehicle January 01, 2018 to January 7, 2019
Advertising- Investigator IV-Austin, TX
Processes, investigates and resolves complaints and/or inquiries regarding business activities regulated by the Department. Work requires contact with high level executives, attorneys, law enforcement, governmental officials and private entities. Work requires extensive travel. Work requires general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reviews and evaluates consumer complaints to determine if a violation has occurred and makes recommendations concerning action to be taken. Conducts field investigations and/ or investigations of reported and suspected violations of statutes and rules, documents observations/ findings. Evaluates complaints file to determine applicability of regulatory statutes. Identifies, gathers and examines complex records necessary to complete investigations. Develops lists, contacts and/ or interviews potential witnesses. Prepares and completes investigative reports. Conducts field inspections and complete inspection reports. Issuance of Notice of Violations (NOV) when necessary. Coordinates with regulated businesses and consumers regarding complaints. Answers inquiries and provides guidance to regulated businesses. Conducts research of state and federal statutes, regulations and other issues affecting areas of jurisdiction. Makes recommendations concerning administrative penalties and assists in the settlement of violations. Facilitates resolution of complaints through mediation efforts with all concerned parties. Maintains case suspense files. Provides expert testimony in court cases. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Texas Dept. of Public Safety August 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017
RSD-Investigator II-Austin, TX
Performs routine (journey-level) investigative work. Works with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Conducts investigations of criminal history data for alleged violation of laws, rules, and regulations and determines eligibility and/or compliance for new, renewal, and current licenses and/ or registrations issued by the Regulatory Service Division. Compose, revise or customize form letters, regarding inquiries concerning regulated programs and the processing of complaints, hearings, license revocations, suspensions, instructor certifications, investigative findings and related matters. Obtain, verify, and record evidence and documents for use in investigations. Evaluate and summarize incoming data, computer generated reports, and investigative findings and ensure necessary follow-up actions are initiated.
Prepares records, correspondence, and reports, utilizing varying information resources to ensure disposition information, to determine the compliance of the license holder or registrant and assist in making recommendations for action. Prepares, and presents information to appropriate law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Contacts and interviews potential witnesses and complainants. Prepares specialized cases/ reports and may assist with the design and maintenance of automated intelligence and statistical data for investigations, hearings, and trials for presentation and evidence at administrative hearings or for court proceedings. Assist in collecting and compiling a variety of evidence and statistical production data and conducting field investigations for audits, inspections, or studies. Conducts background and personal history investigations, reviews records, and verifies information. Update information associated with compliance and enforcement actions for license holders and registrants in related databases. May participate with attorneys in the preparation of various legal and administrative documents; may obtain certified court documents from throughout the state for use in suspension and/or revocation hearings. May provide training regarding regulatory programs. Perform other duties assigned.
Texas Dept. of Public Safety Aug. 12, 2013 to August 1, 2016
LES- RCDS Tech II-Austin, TX
Maintains and monitors complex, specialized, technical, and sensitive police records and filing systems requiring considerable knowledge of the subject matter. Types and proofreads complex, technical and specialized reports, letters, memos, statistical information, legal documents, charts, grants, and forms from typed and handwritten rough drafts, written copy, verbal instruction documentation and reports on specialized forms and formats using data retrieved from the records; initiates, suggests, revises, and implements procedural changes to records that accommodate the needs of the department. Receives and screens visitors and calls and provides information requiring technical knowledge of department operations and procedures; receives and responds to inquiries requesting information and copies of reports; maintains moderately complex operating and activity records. Receives and works with local and outside criminal and traffic warrants, extraditions and transportation of criminals in custody and fugitive tracking. Maintains department and division supplies and inventories; completes requisitions; places and receives orders; assists in setting up and making arrangements for meetings, conferences and seminars. May develop, print, and file arrest pictures. Prepares records and files for computer scanning; indexes, scans and prints scanned images including Adult Criminal History Records (CJIS) and Juvenile Criminal History Records (JJIS) Information. Prepares records and files for microfilming; films, develops, and prints microfilm records. Assists in training and orientation of new employees. Compiles and completes data for administrative and public reports and bulletins, questionnaires, and other documents. Assists in special records management projects as needed. Serves as a liaison between the Police Department and various other local, state, and federal agencies; and provides other support and assistance to other non-sworn functions and activities of the Police Department. Performs a wide variety of technical and clerical duties in support of departmental operations including those related to collecting, indexing, processing, maintaining, retrieving, copying, and distributing technical and confidential law enforcement data and information including police reports, citations, protective orders, and subpoenas. Enters, maintains, and retrieves data, reports, and legal name changes procedures, information into and from a variety of automated law enforcement records systems; enters police reports and citations including names, vehicle information charges, property, dispositions, nondisclosure of deferred adjudication, and classification of charges. Photocopies and distributes crime, incident, arrest, and accident reports, subpoenas, and related paperwork to various agencies including departmental staff, other local and state law enforcement personnel, insurance companies, and other agencies and organizations; processes and distributes police reports to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Assists, provides information, and responds to questions and concerns from the general public, departmental staff, and other agencies in person and by telephone; forwards calls to appropriate personnel; takes and provides phone messages; responds to public inquiries for information regarding police reports and other matters; ensures that the release of records follows state, federal, and local laws. Conducts background checks on individuals for outside law enforcement agencies; pulls and copies reports and other information as necessary. Self-audits own work before submitting final products, ensuring accuracy. Work involves accessing the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Specifications, Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) and Texas/National Crime Information Center (TCIC/NCIC) and OMNIXX System.
Texas Dept. of Public Safety Feb. 28, 2013- Aug. 12, 2013
LES-CJIS Field Rep II -Austin, TX
Performs responsible journey-level training work as instructor of specialized procedures, rules, regulations, and equipment for users of and contributors to applicable databases or systems to maintain completeness, accuracy and integrity of that system, and performs technical guidance and auditing work to enhance and to verify the compliance or identify operating deficiencies of participants in the system. Work as a coordinator of local, state, and federal agencies to facilitate implementation of state rules and regulations regarding submission of criminal justice information.
Work is performed under moderate supervision with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment with the limits of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures and operating agreements. Conducts coordination and liaison with counterparts and colleagues in other major command intelligence organizations .Manage training database for statewide users including user classes and certifications to ensure proper level of training has been met. Solve training problems and ensure modern training methods and techniques are effectively used. Develop, create, and maintain online training modules for use statewide; maintain inventory to support broad-based training programs throughout the state. Experience performing office automation duties using a personal computer, preparing a calendar, worksheets, typing a variety of documents such as letters, forms, schedules, meeting minutes, and maintaining computer files. Knowledge on effectively planning, implementing, and controlling programs and training schedules that achieve Division objectives; preparing special and periodic reports to keep management and officials informed. Develops and publishes brochures and letters promoting course content and objectives to solicit trainees for scheduled training sessions in specific areas. Travels extensively throughout an assigned geographic area of Texas and maintains accurate records of travel and accommodation expenses. Incumbent represents the organization at interagency conferences and meetings that deal with specialty functions and internal training requirements at the unit level.
RRISD- Hernandez Middle School Sept. 12, 2012 – Feb. 27, 2013
Hall Monitor-Round Rock, TX
Maintain appropriate discipline and student safety in the school according to district policies and procedures. Patrol inside and outside the school building checking students for hall passes and for unauthorized personnel. Escort visitors to the front office for proper sign in. Check students for identification and hall passes during class time. Escort students without hall passes to the proper administrator. Monitor the cafeteria during lunch times and bus loading zones before and after school. Document activities to measure the effectiveness (reduction) of people in the hallways during class time and discipline issues in common areas. Identify students in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and report to the administrator. Report suspicious activities to the school administrator and/or School Resource Officer. Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible. Communicate effectively with teachers, parents and students. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Knowledge of basic first aid and training in CPR. Knowledge of campus hallways and lunchroom behavior standards. Skill in coping with a variety of students in varied situations. Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with school age children and others.
G4S Security Solutions Sept. 2011 – Sept 2012
Non-Commission Security Officer-Austin, TX
Supervise the main control gate. Making sure residents and staff are in a secured environment. Making sure employees are attentive to stations. Check post orders for updates. Help provide an on call staffing for events.
American Patriots Investigation Oct. 2011 – Sept. 2012
Private Investigator / Bounty Hunter-Austin, TX
Our clients receive professional representation by highly trained and experienced agents. We apprehend and transport hundreds of fugitives per year so you benefit from our knowledge and contacts with Local and Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Operations in Texas will be handled exclusively by a State of Texas Licensed Private Investigators and Certified Bail Recovery Specialist who will be personally responsible for the case.
Travis County Gardner Betts Juvenile Detention July 7, 2008 – Feb. 15, 2012
Juvenile Detention Officer I-Austin, TX
Provide direct supervision and help maintain security and control of detained juvenile clients in order to prevent harm and provide for their safety. Counsel clients on an individual basis and help to facilitate cognitive skill groups to assist in the development of coping and behavioral skills. Maintain accountability of all clients through documentation procedures and command post communication while ensuring a clean, safe and secure environment. Represents the department in coordinating activities with other departments, various law enforcement agencies, governmental and other agencies. Plans, schedules, distributes and monitors workload. Ensures work is performed in accordance with laws, policies and procedures. Sets priorities on tasks. Oversees functions to ensure work is completed and objectives are met. Evaluates, recommends and initiates change in office policies and procedures. Prepares reports. Assists in analyzing operations.
Assists in budget preparation. Provides oversight and guidance to staff and makes recommendations on the more complex client issues. Prepares reports, compiles statistics and monitors the unit's workload to ensure that quality services are being provided. Documents clients' behavior and enters into the department computer information system. Provides individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required. Ensures the environment is safe and clean. Maintains order and discipline. Physically restrains aggressive clients using approved protocols, as required. Transports clients to other facilities, as required.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Feb. 2007 – June 2010
Correctional Officer III-Austin, TX
Attends pre-service training programs at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Correctional Training Academy and receives on-the-job training while working with experienced correctional officers at the assigned facility. Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises offenders in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach assigned areas, and working at heights. Provides custody and security of offenders including observing actions of offenders, squatting and bending to conduct "pat" and "strip" searches of offenders, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive offenders, and transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation. Provides advice, coaching and counsel to supervisors, managers and employees regarding Human Resource Management issues. Makes assignments based on priorities, difficulties, and requirements of the assignment; and the capabilities of individual employees. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends employees for appointment, promotion or reassignment. Establishes performance standards. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from
employees. Resolves those which can be informally resolved, and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate deciding officials. Provides administration, coordination and communication of policies and procedures regarding various Human Resource laws and practices including: EEO, FMLA, Workers Compensation, ADA, FLSA, hiring processes, compensation and associated record keeping. Researches and develops written communications material, including correspondence, policy revisions, reports, employee manuals, articles for publications and other informational materials. Develops and delivers training to department staff on Performance Planning and Management, and Compliance Issues (i.e., Harassment Prevention, Ethics, and Discrimination). Serves as instructor with responsibility for providing on-the-job training to acquaint lower graded trainees. Provides competent advice and counsel to Managers and Supervisors regarding Human Resource Management issues. Facilitates problem-solving strategies.
Education:
High School Graduate
Anderson H. School Units Completed: 28.0 credits
1994-1997 Degree Received: Diploma
Austin, Texas
Kaplan University
College Major/Minor: Science Criminal Justice/ CSI /National Terrorism /Fraud Examination
Units Completed: 183.0
Degree Received: Bachelor's
www.kaplan.edu
8/2005 - 1/2010
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Houston Community College
College Major/Minor: Basic Peace Officers Course
Units Completed: 696.0
Degree Received: Basic Peace Officer Certification
www.hcc.edu
2/2021 - 11/2021
Houston, Texas
Certificates and Licenses:
Type: TCOLE Peace Officer Type: TCOLE Jailer License
Number: 477478 Number: 151343
Issued by: Houston Community College 11/2021 Issued by: Harris County. Sheriff 01/07/2019
Type: Private Investigator Type: Non-Commissioned Security Officer
Number: A17354 Number: C02984
Issued by: American Patriots Investigations 11/2011 Issued by: G4S Date Issued: 9 /2011
Computer/ Training Skills/ Academy Courses:
3271 Advanced Human Trafficking -12/14/2021
1034 NEW-Basic Peace Officer Exam 2020 -11/11/2021
1000696 Basic Peace Officer Course 2019 Houston Community College Police Academy -11/03/2021
2110 Spanish for Law Enforcement Distance (Intermediate) -11/2/2020
3503 Interpersonal Communications Corr. Setting (Intermediate)-11/1/2020
3185 85th Legislative Session Legal Update - 9/30/2020
3830 General First Aid Training - 8/31/2020
3507 PREA / Inmate Sexual Assault Prevention -8/31/2020
3517 Suicide Prevention (not 3501) -8/31/2020
3912 Community Relations - 8/31/2020
66933 FEMA Intro to Incident Command Sys(FEMA IS-00100.c - 8/22/2020
66699 FEMA Intro National Incident MGMT (IS-700.b) 8/22/2020
3502 Inmate Rights and Privileges (Intermediate)- 12/4/2019
394 Cultural Diversity Web with Exercises -6/11/2019
402 ADA Laws and Regulations -5/29/2019
399 Understanding ASL & Use of Interpreters -5/29/2019
400 Emergency Management for People with Disabilities -5/29/2019
398 Crimes Against People with Disabilities -5/29/2019
397 Deaf Culture - 5/29/2019
3912 Community Relations - 5/22/2019
3270 Human Trafficking - 5/19/2019
57006 Avoiding Ethnic and Sexual Harassment -5/13/2019
3507 PREA Refresher – April 03, 2019
3258 Racial Profiling Update - 4/30/2019
3830 General First Aid Training - 4/30/2019
3270 Human Trafficking - 3/18/2019
450 Open Carry Law (Online) Update - 3/11/2019
403 The Tele Communicator and Stress (Online) - 3/10/2019
3517 Suicide Prevention (not 3501) - 3/4/2019
1850 Crisis Intervention Training 40 hr - 3/1/2019
Bias Based Profiling - Online Training – March 02, 1019
1850 Crisis Intervention Training 40 hr -3/1/2019
Harassment Prevention and Personal Interaction - Online Training- March 01,2019
Civilian Interaction Training Program - Online Training- March 01, 2019
Medical Training for Security Personnel - Online Training – March 01,2019
PREA Refresher – Online Training – 03/01/2019
1998 Service Animals - March 27, 2019
Service Animals - Online Training- March 01, 2019
3504 Use of Force in a Jail Setting (Intermediate)- 2/22/2019
3721 County Correction Officer Field Training - 02/22/2019
3939 Cultural Diversity - 02/19/2019
3343 Less Lethal Chemical Weapons Training (OC, Mace, e) - 2/15/2019
3845 CPR - 2/14/2019
1999 Personnel Orientation by Dept. Basic Proficiency- 2/11/2019
1120 2018 Basic County Corrections - 2/5/2019
1305 TCOLE Rule Overview Course -01/09/2019
Online Harassment Prevention and Personal interaction- Online training - March 01, 2019
CPR/ First Aid/AED (Internal) – February 14, 2019
3185 State and Federal Law Updates Online Training- March 01, 2019
Suicide Prevention in Detentions – March 04, 2019
Suicide Prevention in Detentions- Online Training - March 01, 2019
OC Spray Certification- Internal – February 15, 2019
Intermediate Use of Force in a Jail setting (Internal) – February 21, 2019
County Correction Officer Field Training (32 Hours) – February 11, 2019
Crisis Intervention Training 40 Hr. – February 25, 2019
3939 Cultural Diversity (rev. 2009) Internal- February 19, 2019
Basic County Corrections Course – 01/07/2019
Securing the Human Security Awareness Training -01/05/2018
Criminal Justice Information System Security & Awareness Training (Level 3) – 03/10/2017
Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies ( 28 CFR PART 23)- 12/02/2016
Suicide Awareness Training – (4hrs) – 10/03/2016
Body Language Basics-(8hrs) - 09/22/2016
CPR/First Aid/AED Hands On- (4hrs) 08/31/2016
CPR/First Aid/AED Online- (8hrs)- 08/09/2016
Team Synergy-(4hrs)- 07/26/2016
Leading Generations- (8hrs)- 06/21/2016
High Pursing Performance- (8hrs)- 05/17/2016
Outside The Box-(4hrs)- 04/08/2016
ICAP - Interview/Communication/Application/Presentation- (12hrs) -03/24/2016
Strength & Honor In Everyday Lawful Decisions- (8hrs) TCOLE-01/27/2016
84TH Legislative Session-TCOLE- 12/21/2015
Missing and Exploited Children-TCOLE-12/15/2015
Documentation, Preservation, Disclosure of Evidence-TCOLE- 12/14/2015
Surviving Verbal Conflict- (8hrs) TCOLE-12/01/2015
Emotional Intelligence- (8hrs) - 11/17/2015
Performance Management- (8hrs)- 11/09/2015
Civil Aptitudes- (4hrs)-11/04/2015
Life Languages- (8hrs)-10/16/2015
Leadership Education Academy Development School TCOLE (LEADS 56 HRS)-10/5-10/16/2015
Assumed Command-09/28/2015
Common Sense Approach to Stress-09/10/2015
5 Level of Leadership-(8hrs) TCOLE -8/26/2015
Managing Meetings-(8hrs)- 8/20/2015
360 Leader Course- (8hrs)- TCOLE -07/08/2015
TLETS Certification - 03/25/2014
TLETS Mobile Certification (DL AND REG ONLY)-03/25/2014
CJIS Security Awareness- 03/26/2014
Interpol- 03/26/2014
TCIC Less Than Full Access (CCH Access)-01/29/2014
3807 Less Than Full Access Terminal Operator Course (8HRS)-01/29/2014
DPS Admin Division CRS-NCIC/TCIC Cert- 01/29/2014
DPS Admin Division CRS- TLETS Cert LES-01/29/2014
Equal Employment Law Computer Based Training – 03/08/2013
Records Management Course- 03/11/2013
Word 2010 Basic (8hrs) – 03/12/2013
Working with Complex People (4hrs)– 03/14/2013
Career Board Training – 03/20/2013
Introduction and Overview Crime Records – 04/01/2013
PowerPoint 2010 Basic (8hrs)- 04/02/2013
CJIS/JJIS Training – 04/03/2013
(DISC) Dimensions of Behavior for Managers (8hrs)- 04/09/2013
Live Scan Training- 04/15/2013
Office Skills:
Typing: 45 wpm
Data Entry: 45 wpm
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