Joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) in March of 2000. Spent the first 6½ years with SAPD on patrol and was a patrol rifleman, field training officer (FTO) and a member of the Dignitary Protection Detail. From 2006-2022 was assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and had the responsibilities of preparing raid plans for warrants and gas plans for critical incidents. Also a member of the SWAT training cadre, responsible for training the team on firearms, hostage rescue, less lethal and chemical agents. A 2021 graduate of the FBI Hazardous Devices School and has been assigned to the SAPD Bomb Squad since 2023.