Observant courtroom staff member specializing in securing prisoners and maintaining the safety of judges, jury members and visitors. Proficient in non-lethal methods of engagement and defense. Proven skills communication, planning and interpersonal relations.
Skills
Courthouse patrols
Evidence management
Package inspection
Multitasking
Critical thinking
Troubleshooting
Leadership
Work ethic
Experience
10/2013 to 05/2016
Federal Court Security OfficerSecuritas Security Services Usa, Inc. – Framingham, MA,
Observed personnel and visitors at Allentown Federal court to proactively identify problematic situations such as weapons.
Worked alone or with team members to resolve urgent issues, including instances involving threats to human life.
Screened visitors by checking identification, enforcing item rules and scanning bags.
Detected and reported criminal acts to appropriate law enforcement agencies for resolution.
Secured entrances from unauthorized individuals during routine operations and prevented exits during emergency situations.
Escorted jury to areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
Guarded lodging of sequestered jury.
Enforced courtroom rules of behavior to eliminate disruptions.
Patrolled interior and exterior of courthouse to secure premises.
Screened persons entering courthouse with magnetometers to retain unauthorized firearms and contraband.
05/1980 to 06/2013
Police DetectiveCity Of Tucson – Tucson, AZ,
Collected and analyzed intelligence information in relation to investigations.
Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
Photographed narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
Conducted numerous extensive narcotic investigations which resulted in forfeiture and seizures of illegal profits and/or properties
Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in the community.
Installed covert cameras to review media and gather surveillance evidence in several cases.
Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
Managed surveillance of individuals, specific properties and events.
Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
Maintained accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
Performed undercover work in person or through remote communications such as telephone calls.
Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
Investigated activities such as Narcotics sales and Money Laundering to build solid cases for criminal prosecution.
Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Completed successful narcotics investigation on suspected narcotics dealers, obtaining search warrants and seizing illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia and assets garnered by illegal activity.
Liaised with legal staff, Philadelphia District Attorney and US Attorney (EDPA) office and FBI agants to achieve favorable outcomes.
Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
Performed approximately 1,000 short- and long-term undercover narcotics investigations through successful resolutions by executing high-risk drug, vice and weapon transactions.
Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
Adhered to agency standards and legal requirements when installing cameras and recording devices.
Successfully processed hundreds of tips, receiving information and initiating investigation for speedy resolution.
Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations.
Processed crime scenes and collected substantial evidence to support court cases.
Completed a long term investigation, successfully arresting armed drug organization leader, gang hierarchy, seizing drugs and weapons the organization utilized.
Produced and pursued leads on continual basis.
Produced and submitted accurate and detailed reports to complete files and support criminal cases.
12/1972 to 12/1978
MedicSilver Cross Hospital – Essington, IL,
Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1973 to to
GED: Fayetville Prep High School - Fayetteville, NC, GPA:
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