Santos Berumen
Stedman
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and military operations. Expertise in effective communication, critical thinking, and operational readiness, contributing to improved team performance and successful mission execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2019 - Current
- Led squad operations, ensuring mission success through effective planning and execution.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers, enhancing team performance and operational readiness.
- Coordinated tactical movements during exercises, improving unit cohesion and strategic positioning.
- Developed training programs to increase efficiency and combat readiness of infantry personnel.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and professionalism in the squad, leading by example at all times.
- Improved squad performance by implementing rigorous training and evaluation methods.
Police Officer
West Memphis Police Department
West Memphis, AR
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public order and safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations of criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Mentored junior officers on best practices in policing and community engagement strategies.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate assistance while ensuring officer safety and compliance with protocols.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Police Officer
Blytheville Police Department
Blytheville, AR
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Deputy Sheriff
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Little Rock, AR
11.2012 - 10.2016
- Supervised daily operations within detention facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate living areas, identifying potential hazards and maintaining a secure environment.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques during conflicts, minimizing risk and enhancing safety for staff and inmates.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Little Rock, AR
05.2010 - 05.2016
- Implemented safety protocols during field exercises, reducing incidents and promoting soldier welfare.
- Conducted after-action reviews to identify lessons learned, fostering continuous improvement in tactics.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align squad objectives with broader mission goals.
- Maintained equipment readiness by overseeing regular inspections and maintenance schedules.
Education
Police Certification
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12-2016
High School Diploma -
Mills High School
Little Rock, AR05-2010
Skills
- Tactical leadership
- Team management
- Patrolling techniques
- Physical fitness
- Small unit tactics
- Weapons proficiency
- Firearms maintenance
- Urban warfare
- Land navigation
- Vehicle operations
- Field communications
- Defensive tactics
- Offensive tactics
- Air assault operations
- Ambush planning
- Report writing
- Critical thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
10.2019 - Current
Police Officer
West Memphis Police Department
01.2019 - 10.2019
Police Officer
Blytheville Police Department
12.2016 - 01.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
11.2012 - 10.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
05.2010 - 05.2016
Police Certification
Black River Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mills High School