Master Detective with 35 years of law enforcement and security experience, most of which was spent on a major police department, including supervisory and leadership assignments. During my tenure, I was a highly motivated Officer committed to serving and protecting citizens from crime and dangerous activities. I have extensive conflict and crisis prevention training, including years of experience on a Tactical Team (SWAT). I am an accomplished veteran officer, and an accomplished leader who has led more than 1000 undercover operations involving large scale multi-state drug organizations. After I retired from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, I was the Director of Security for a large shopping mall in the Chicago, Illinois area and I supervised, trained, and managed a staff of 30 security officers. I am a FRA certified locomotive engineer/railroad conductor and was employed by a large class 1 railroad operating freight trains from Chicago, Illinois to LaCrosse, Wisconsin. I currently hold a Class A-Commercial Drivers License issued out of the state of Colorado with doubles, triples, tanker, and hazardous materials endorsements and work for a large vehicle transport company in Denver, Colorado.
Nebraska Class A- Commercial Drivers License with Tanker, Doubles, Triples and Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Fully Certified Class 1 Locomotive Engineer
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Supervised and Trained team members on safe driving habits in order to adhere to federal DOT and company guidelines.
Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks. Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery. Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current. Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty. Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Loaded and unloaded freight, paying special attention to fragile items and carefully security every load for optimal protection and balance.
Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures. Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
Hired, trained and managed a large staff of commissioned security officers. Supplied internal and external security within a major area mall with 160 retail tenants. Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings. Developed procedures for the emergency response and crisis management, physical security, information protection, incident management and investigation units. Developed and implemented training procedures for all newly hired personnel. Managed staff schedules for all shifts and events to minimize overtime costs. Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety. Fully trained numerous employees and management staff in the correct procedures of "Active Shooter and Bomb Threats".
Operated mile long freight trains throughout the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Knowledgeable in railroad operating rules and regulations. Fully authorized and licensed to operate freight trains by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Patrolled the facility and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions. Answered alarms and investigated disturbances. Responded quickly to medical emergencies, bomb threats and fire alarms. Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates. Interviewed, questioned and conducted undercover surveillance operations.
Supervised a team of Detectives investigating crimes ranging from homicides to narcotics violations. Lead Investigator on thousands of felony level criminal cases. Federally deputized and worked alongside DEA and FBI Agents in the prosecution of Federal crimes. Co-written "Wire Tap" Affidavits for Federal prosecution. Authored thousands of Federal/State Affidavits and Search Warrants. Considered the Narcotics Bureau expert regarding Search Warrant Affidavits. Considered an expert in arrest procedure, state/federal laws, and search and seizure procedures. Considered an expert witness by the Federal Government regarding narcotic violation investigations. Extensive knowledge of SWAT Tactics and high risk arrest procedures. Extensive knowledge in "Active Shooter" scenarios and training. Extensive knowledge of weapons, defensive tactics and weapon retention techniques. Field Training Officer, trained numerous newly hired officers and newly transferred detectives in police department rules and regulations respective to their assigned units. Considered an expert interrogator, witnesses and suspects. Extensive knowledge of crime scene processing, protection and techniques. Testified approximately 1000 times in Federal, State and Municipal Courts. Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes. Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes. Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations and unusual activities. Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress. Written thousands of detailed reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed. Assisted in conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas. Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
Positions Held: Patrol Officer, Detention Facility Officer, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, SWAT Team Member, Sniper SWAT Team, Street Narcotics Detective, Undercover Detective, Drug Enforcement Detective, Promoted To The Rank of Master Detective (supervisor), Liaison Detective to the Federal Prosecutors Office.
I was the direct supervisor and managed a team of seven people in an office setting. Responsible for millions of dollars in company assets. Responsible for all aspects of managing and running the office, including timekeeping, bookkeeping, personnel issues, and all company vehicles. Directly responsible for approximately 400 ATM machines throughout Missouri and Kansas.
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