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SECURITY CLEARANCE INVESTIGATOR/BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
Skills
  • Proficient in typing (40+wpm)
  • Case management
  • Interviewing abilities
  • Calm under pressure
  • Top Secret government clearance/ DOE Q Level
  • Effective Problem Solving
  • Results-focused
  • Detail-oriented
  • Communications
  • Exemplifies Integrity
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
Education
Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Criminal JusticeUniversity of Tennessee － Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology With Criminal Justice Concentration The University of Tennessee - Knoxville － Knoxville, TN
  • Major in Sociology with a Criminal Justice Concentration
  • Minor in Psychology
Summary

Results-focused prior Law Enforcement professional and Security Clearance Investigator with strengths in Investigations, communication and training. Team player with a track record of collaboration and building strong partnerships in the public and private sector. Adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Professional, friendly, adaptable and eager to learn new skills.

Experience
Security Clearance Investigator/Background InvestigatorMay 2017 to Jan 2020
Perspecta － Powell, TN
  • Created and submitted reports regarding security clearance investigations in a high stress and fast paced environment with very high expectations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships and partnerships with Law Enforcement Agencies, Courts, Federal Facilities and private businesses to be able to review appropriate records and documents as needed to investigate an individual for Security Clearance.
  • Reviewed, assessed, detected issues and reported information obtained in records and personal interviews in computer based reports generated using Federal computer programs.
  • Consistently communicated information in a clear and concise manner with high attention to detail while maintaining an above average percentile metric in Quality, Timeliness and Production.
  • Hands on knowledge pertaining to the standards required by Office of Personnel Management and Defense Counter Intelligence Security Agency
  • Certified Field Trainer for new Investigators
  • Served as "on call Supervisor" when Field Manager went on Vacation
  • Current Department of Energy Q Level/ Top Secret Clearance
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional work by having 3 Level Promotions in the first year with the company, received Investigator of the Month Award in 11/2018 and was Credentialed to work on multiple contracts within the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.
Substitute TeacherAug 2012 to Dec 2016
Knox County Schools － Knoxville, TN
  • Managed classrooms of 15 to 25 students during absence of assigned teachers.
  • Attended Knox County Substitute Teacher Training yearly for Substitute Teacher Certification
  • Part time and only as needed position
  • Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Educated elementary school students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Instructed classes in all subjects of Elementary Education, Library Studies and English as a Second Language.
Executive Team Lead of Assets ProtectionJan 2004 to Sep 2006
TARGET CORPORATION － Knoxville, TN
  • Implemented and monitored processes to reduce property and financial losses to the company.
  • Investigated known or suspected internal theft and external theft of merchandise and stock shortages through overt and covert surveillance.
  • Communicated the findings of store audits to other Executives, assets protection team members and store employees to create a partnership in reducing store loss and trained them on measures that could be taken to avoid shortages.
  • Verified proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks and was responsible for maintaining the equipment utilizing a store budget set by the District Team Leader.
  • Apprehended shoplifters and store employees participating in store profit loss.
  • Developed and maintained partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and members of the retail loss prevention community.
  • Member of the Retail Task Force
  • Implemented Law Enforcement Appreciation activities at several stores within the District and Law Enforcement Sub Stations at some stores.
  • Worked closely with Human Resource Managers to terminate employment of offending employees utilizing discretion, tact and professionalism.
  • Interviewed potential applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance in Assets Protection.
  • Determined efficient work schedules for team on weekly basis to maintain safety, security and ensure each shift was properly staffed.
Patrol Officer/DetectiveDec 1994 to Jan 2004
KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT － Knoxville, TN
  • Internship with Knoxville Police Department 1994-1995 while attending The University of Tennessee
  • Reserve Police Officer 1996-1997
  • Knoxville Police Academy 1/1997-6/1997.
  • Patrol Division West Sector: Patrol Officer 1997-2002
  • Criminal Investigations Division: Property Crimes Detective 2002-2004
  • Field Training Officer for New Recruits
  • Member of KPD Employee Task Force
  • Member of KPD Recruitment Team
  • Implemented the nationally recognized BE SAFE Campaign to target traffic offenders with emphasis on SPEED, AWARENESS and FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY in construction zones on Interstates resulting in substantial decrease of traffic accidents and fatalities.
  • Received several letters of commendation from Citizens and Supervisors for exemplary performance as Patrol Officer
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
  • Monitored, investigated and reported suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  • Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Investigated traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime had been committed.
  • Testified in court proceedings for traffic and criminal cases.
  • Issued citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances on city streets and Interstates within the City of Knoxville, TN.
  • Responded to calls for service and obtained facts and statements from complainants, witnesses, and suspects. Documented al pertinent information using recording devices and computer generated crime reports.
  • Represented Knoxville Police Department at Community Policing Conference in Virginia Beach, VA and utilized that training in working with neighborhood associations throughout Knoxville,TN to build rapport and partnerships between the police and the citizens.
  • Participated in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) training and presented information from this training to area businesses to help deter criminal activity.
  • Built rapport with citizens from all socioeconomic backgrounds during directed patrols to help foster community relations regarding issues with criminal activity.
  • Handled all types of Police calls including but not limited to Domestic Violence, Traffic, Burglaries, Drugs, Homicides and Property Crimes and Juvenile related issues.
Affiliations

-2016-2019 Board Member for Barrington Homeowners Association

-2016-2019 Knox County Sheriff's Department Liaison Barrington Neighborhood Watch

-1997-2005 Member Fraternal Order of Police

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Perspecta
  • Knox County Schools
  • TARGET CORPORATION
  • KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

School Attended

  • University of Tennessee
  • The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Job Titles Held:

  • Security Clearance Investigator/Background Investigator
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Executive Team Lead of Assets Protection
  • Patrol Officer/Detective

Degrees

  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice , Criminal Justice
    Bachelor of Arts , Sociology With Criminal Justice Concentration

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