Erling Ramirez
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Proven expertise in criminal investigations and cross-cultural communication. Effective leadership in managing personnel and operations, while enhancing community safety through proactive engagement and training initiatives. Bilingual Spanish speaker committed to fostering positive relationships and addressing complex law enforcement challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission
02.2016 - Current
- Assumes supervisory duties in the absence of the Special Agent in Charge.
- Communicates daily with SAC to ensure duplicate work is not being assigned to Agents and Regulatory Officers.
- Prioritizes work assignments based on importance of information received and impending deadlines.
- Communicates daily with Agents and Regulatory Officers to ensure accountability and to ensure work assignments are being accomplished timely.
- Addresses personnel issues with all employees assigned to district and recommends appropriate disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Interviews job applicants for vacant positions and make recommendations to Chief Law Enforcement Officer and the Deputy Chief.
- Tracks and submits weekly Confidential Funds spending in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Acts as the Evidence Custodian, for the Knoxville POD.
- Assigns and keeps track of New, Renewal, Routine and Site Modification Inspections assuring inspections are completed on time and that no inspections are completed within 4 months of one another unless a complaint would require it.
- Assigns and tracks Agent Investigative Reviews. Reviews completed AIR prior to submission assuring a detailed report is completed within fourteen (14) days of assignment.
- Assigns and tracks Citizenship Verifications. Reviews RLPS Citizenship Verification cue for timed submissions and comments by Agents/Regulatory Officers.
- Utilizes LERMS to assign and track regulatory complaints distributed to district. Assures complaints are investigated and reported accurately prior to approving.
- Bi-yearly reviews open regulatory complaints for progress.
- Plans minor compliance operations within district.
- Selects the targets for minor compliance checks.
- Does not target the same licensee more than once within a 2-year period unless the licensee requires a 90 day recheck or the TABC receives a complaint(s) indicating sales to minors are occurring.
- Tracks designated amount of grant money for USTOP operations and assures grant money is utilized every month throughout the grant year.
- Plans Bar Checks within district. Selects the targets for bar checks.
- Tracks the number of minor compliance check operations, bar checks, and large venue events each Special Agent/Regulatory Officer participates in.
- Assigns Criminal Complaints to Special Agents and notes the number of criminal cases each Special Agent opens.
- Assure criminal complaints are thoroughly investigated and reported correctly in LERMS prior to approving criminal case reports.
- Assures appropriate submission and destruction of evidence in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Reviews, approves, and submits to headquarters Operational Plans prior to any planned enforcement action(s).
- Bi-yearly reviews open criminal cases for progress.
School Resource Officer
Knox County Schools
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Report directly to principal (or designee) and Chief of Security.
- Work with administrators and school personnel on safety related issues.
- Work with students, parents, and the public throughout the school system on a professional level.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in security department.
- Work with local law enforcement agencies as well as other stakeholders and partners.
- Provide security for Knox County School employees and property; monitor entrances and exits for visitors, students and employees, and address unauthorized persons.
- Respond quickly and appropriately to calls regarding unruly students and/or visitors.
- Secure parking areas, direct traffic, and investigate accidents as needed.
- Generate written reports as necessary.
- Be a positive role model and become a part of the school community.
- Maintain positive public image and professional appearance
- Conducted school security inspections.
Security Supervisor
G4S Secure Solutions
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Deter criminal activity and misconduct. Investigate suspicious situations: conduct patrol tours.
- Completed required shift and reports. Compliance with site post orders, G4S and client policies
and procedures. - Watched for irregular or unusual conditions that me create security concerns of safety hazards.
- Provided assistance to customers, employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Observed departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that
authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate requirements
Security Officer
Murray Guard Security
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Responded to emergency situation and maintained orders, directed traffic, and performed duties
necessary on property. - Performed monthly inspections and tested equipment such as: elevator communication systems, fire alarm devices, panic alarms, surveillance systems.
- Dispatched officer to numerous incidents on property.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Security Forces Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2004 - 04.2012
- Lead, managed, supervised and performed force protection duties.
- Protected Personnel and Resources.
- Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems.
- Performed integrated defense functions contributing to the force protection system.
- Secured terrain inside and outside military installations.
- Operated various field environments.
- Performed individual, and team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted.
- Conducted contingency operations and antiterrorism duties.
- Operated communication equipment,vehicles and intrusion detection equipment.
- Responded to accidents and disaster scenes.
- Conducted security counterintelligence investigations.
- Trained and knowledgeable in Counterintelligence operations.
- Performed counterintelligence support to anti terrorism operations.
- Compiled counterintelligence data.
- Served as diplomat between U.S Forces and local military police.
- Provided custody, control and employment training for prisoners confined at the facility.
- Assured the adequate treatment of inmates.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Knox County School Security Academy
Knoxville, TN09-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Manassas, VA11-2013
No Degree - U.S. Air Force Police Academy
U.S. Air Force Security Forces
San Antonio, TX03-2005
High School Diploma -
Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami, FL05-2004
Skills
- Certified Firearms Instructor
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certified M16 Armorer
- Certified Glock Armorer
- Certified Criminal Investigations
- Certified Instructor Development
- Spanish speaker native expert level
- Human Trafficking Investigations
- Undercover operations
- Supervisor Leadership Course
- Cross-cultural communication
- Law enforcement coordination
Timeline
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission
02.2016 - Current
School Resource Officer
Knox County Schools
10.2015 - 02.2016
Security Supervisor
G4S Secure Solutions
08.2014 - 08.2015
Security Officer
Murray Guard Security
07.2013 - 08.2014
Security Forces Supervisor
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2004 - 04.2012
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Knox County School Security Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
No Degree - U.S. Air Force Police Academy
U.S. Air Force Security Forces
High School Diploma -
Coral Reef Senior High School
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