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Vanessa Fernandez

@vanessafernandez

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Police officer with public-safety focus and strong community service skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a public-safety role where I can protect communities, use my dispatch and patrol experience, and grow in responsibilities within a collaborative, training-focused organization.

I am a dedicated law enforcement professional with experience protecting students and faculty in a school environment and dispatching priority calls in fast-paced settings. I prioritize safety, clear communication, and de-escalation while maintaining situational awareness during patrols and events.

My background includes patrol responsibilities, traffic and crowd control, incident response, and NCIC/FCIC certification, complemented by prior experience in dispatch and office coordination. I have supported organizational goals such as annual membership initiatives and handled office duties including data entry, customer service, and daily deposits.

I bring strong skills in communication, teamwork, adaptability, leadership, customer service, Excel, typing, surveillance, problem solving, and CPR certification. I am authorized to work in the US and willing to relocate within Miami, FL.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Police Officer

Current

Miami Dade Schools Police

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Patrol assigned public school areas to ensure safety for students and faculty, maintain traffic flow, respond to disturbances and suspicious incidents, and manage crowd control during large events.

Patrol Traffic Management Incident Response Crowd Control Student Safety Communication

Police Dispatcher

Miami Dade Police Department

Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)

Dispatched priority calls in a fast-paced environment to police officers, coordinating timely responses and maintaining clear communication under pressure.

Crisis Management Situational Awareness Typing

Coordinator / Manager

Zoological Society of Florida

Feb 2013 - Mar 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Managed office responsibilities including data entry, customer service, and daily deposits; supported annual membership goal setting and operational tasks.