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INVESTIGATOR
Professional Summary

I am skilled and trained in many different areas and believe that I would be a great fit for your team. I am willing to learn new things, and I'm not afraid to take chances. I have exceptional people skills and know the difference between empathy and sympathy and I have both. I am a Detective with extensive knowledge of federal and city laws, crime prevention tactics and conflict resolution techniques.

Highly experienced Law Enforcement Officer offering 11+ years in diverse law enforcement positions. Natural leader with decisive nature, case management skills and courtroom experience.

Skills
  • Crime Scene First Responder for the Uniformed Officer
  • Basic Gang School
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Report Writing
  • Active Shooters
  • EVOC (ambulance and police units)
  • Taser
  • Shotgun and Handgun
  • Tactical Joint Operations
  • Intoxilizer 8000
  • Domestic Preparedness- WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures
  • Interview and Interrogation
  • AHA BLS Provider (EMT)
  • SASSI
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Rifle
  • Street Drug Recognition
  • PBT
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • K9
  • CIT
  • Evidence processing
  • Interrogation skills
  • Research skills
  • Stolen vehicle tracking
  • Covert investigations
  • Emergency safety plans
  • Risk assessment
  • Calm in crisis situations
  • Background checks
  • Action planning
  • Crime scene photography
  • Due diligence
  • Report preparation
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Detailed report writing
  • Records management
  • Ethical and honest
Work History
Investigator, 06/2019 to Current
Morton Police Department – Morton , MS
  • Seized evidence for investigations, including interviews of any and all potentially involved parties.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends and suspects and documented all investigative findings.
  • Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Handled and investigated crime scenes and eliminated potential dangers.
  • Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
  • Conducted arrests and documented all relevant actions pursuant to investigation.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Police Officer, 10/2011 to 06/2019
Decatur Police Departent – Decatur , MS
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Delivered expert courtroom testimony to support criminal cases.
  • Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
  • Translated command mandates into actionable policies for frontline officers and detectives.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visial observation and radar speed detection.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
  • Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
  • Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
K9 Handler, 04/2017 to 03/2019
Meridian Police Department – Meridian , MS
  • Accustomed animals to training team members and established processes with strategic contact and firm but soothing tones.
  • Acclimated every animal to feel of different harnesses and equipment by steadily increasing touches and overall use.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed numerous searches to identify and resolve issues.
  • Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Worked numerous hours with K9 to ensure that training was up to date.
  • Performed numerous searches dealing with narcotics and suspects when officers called.
Police Officer, 03/2009 to 05/2011
Philadelphia Police Department – Philadelphia , MS
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost efficiency and public trust in officers.
  • Immediately reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
  • Evaluated complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Reviewed case histories and complaints against law enforcement professionals for signs of unprofessional or criminal conduct.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Maintained tight controls during static and mobile surveillance operations to ensure validity and usefulness of evidence collected.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints.
  • Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
  • Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visial observation and radar speed detection.
  • Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Reduced lead times on criminal investigations to effectively address greater number of criminal violations.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
  • Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
Education
GED: 06/2009
ECCC - Decatur, MS
Law Enforcement, 06/2010
MLEOTA - Pearl Ms
EMT-Basic, 2011
ECCC - Decatur Ms
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Morton Police Department
  • Decatur Police Departent
  • Meridian Police Department
  • Philadelphia Police Department

School Attended

  • ECCC
  • MLEOTA

Job Titles Held:

  • Investigator
  • Police Officer
  • K9 Handler

Degrees

  • GED : 06/2009
    Law Enforcement , 06/2010
    EMT-Basic , 2011

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