Forensic Document Examiner Resume Example Private Practice

FORENSIC DOCUMENT EXAMINER

Professional Summary

Offering 33 year tenure with multiple law enforcement agencies. Extensive experience across multiple branches of federal, state, private, corporate, and municipal investigations. Skilled in forensics, as a forensic document examiner, and seasoned experienced criminal investigator, crime scene investigator, focused on reducing crime by controlling evidence, solving crimes and mutual budget, financial resolution. Well-versed in research, analysis and strategic planning. Exceptional leader focused on resolving difficult and cold cases. Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping the general public safe and assisting fellow employees, superiors and community leaders. Versed in police procedures, criminal law and interrogation tactics. Hardworking with the physical stamina and drive to perform at optimal levels. Advanced training in forensics, and specialized law enforcement data base equipment. Highly skilled in document analysis who uses advanced science and math-based investigative tools to help solve complex crimes.Employs excellent communication skills in writing crime reports and collaborating with police investigators. Knowledgeable about program management, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and team training and leadership. Detective with extensive knowledge of federal and city laws, crime prevention tactics and conflict resolution techniques. Well-rounded Detective with exceptional analytical, innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills.

Skills

Ethical and honest
Calm in crisis situations
Expert sharpshooter
Forensic science
Money laundering investigations
Credit card fraud
Vice crimes expertise
Covert investigations
Detailed report writing

Evidence processing
Crime scene photography
Blood spatter patterns
Bullet trajectories comprehension
Surveillance techniques
Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance

Work History

Forensic Document Examiner01/1993 to 08/1995
Private Practice – Fort Pierce FL

Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and document submissions.
Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentuary materials.
Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Prepared case reports of findings.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
Kept current on all agency, state, national, military, and international policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations.
Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, FAA, US Postal Service, DOJ, and Federal Protection Services Agency, Small Business Administration, Southern Bell phone.
Collaborated and completed international examinations in over 1,500 document cases involving over 70,000 exhibits for all military branches under Department of Defense, British, Canadian, and Middle Eastern allied Forces.
Collaborated and completed hundreds of domestic law enforcement cases involving set number of exhibits for numerous Police Departments and Sheriff's departments in Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie County, FL; State of Florid Attorney General's Office, including Public Defender's Office; 19th Judicial District, Florida City of Lakewood Police Department, CO, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Co Metro Drug Task Force, CO; State Correction Board, GL, with NATO allies, including German, British, and Middle East Foreign Military Service.
Collaborated and completed numerous civil cases for several private and corporate institutions, including banking industries, telephone companies.
Presented evidence at criminal trials.
Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.

Forensic Document Examiner07/1985 to 07/1992
US Army Crime Laboratory – Fort Gillem GA

Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations.
Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS.
Presented evidence at criminal trials.

Criminal Investigator06/1983 to 10/1985
US Army Criminal Investigation Command – O-CONUS - GERMANY

Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Investigated [Number] violent crimes each year, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, child abuse and domestic violence.
Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Trained and supervised [Number] latent print technicians.
Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations.
Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to the investigation.
Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS.
Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in the detective unit.
Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.

Criminal Investigator08/1978 to 01/1980
US Army – CONUS-Georgia, Colorado

Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Investigated [Number] violent crimes each year, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, child abuse and domestic violence.
Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Trained and supervised [Number] latent print technicians.
Organized and executed [Number] undercover surveillance operations using electronic recording equipment.
Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
Planned and conducted financial and organized crimes investigations.
Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to the investigation.
Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS.
Presented evidence at criminal trials.
Presented evidence at criminal trials.
Developed presentation and training materials to educate colleagues and the community about local gang activity.
Monitored parolees and parole violators within targeted areas.
Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in the detective unit.
Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.

Military Police Investigator01/1976 to 10/1978
US Army – Schweinfurt, Germany

Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Investigated [Number] violent crimes each year, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, child abuse and domestic violence.
Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to the investigation.
Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
Collaborated with federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF and IRS.
Presented evidence at criminal trials.
Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns.
Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice1989St Leo College- St. Leo, Fl

Bachelor of Arts: 1989USACIL-CONUS- Fort Gillem, GA

Investigative Training Certification
Investigative Training Certification
Coursework in Counseling and Social Work
[Award Name] Academic Achievement Award
[Number] GPA
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration coursework
Criminal Law, Criminology and Penology coursework
Gang and Drug Investigation Tactics seminar
Interrogation Tactics and Legal Limits course

Accomplishments

Investigated a $[Amount] securities fraud by an unlicensed broker which resulted in conviction.
Successfully managed a team of [Number] special tasks officers.
Recipient of the [Award Name] Award in [Month, year] for investigative work leading to conviction of the person responsible for the homicide of a fellow officer.
Implemented advanced fingerprint development techniques, which led to increased detection of latent prints at crime scenes.

Affiliations

Certifications

Two year in resident course in Forensic Document Examination-US Army Criminal Investigation Crime Laboratory, Fort Gillem, GA

Additional Information

"John's outstanding client focus has led our USA Bank branch to outperform others and surpass annual profit goals." - Henry Adams, Financial Manager, USA Bank

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Private Practice
US Army Crime Laboratory
US Army Criminal Investigation Command
US Army

School Attended

St Leo College
USACIL-CONUS

Job Titles Held:

Forensic Document Examiner
Criminal Investigator
Military Police Investigator

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Criminal Justice 1989
Bachelor of Arts : 1989

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