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SENIOR DETECTIVE
Professional Summary

Experienced Detective with an accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution. Certified as an Expert Witness in Cyber Investigations and Mobile Device Forensics. Ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure situations.

Skills
  • Knowledge judiciary system
  • Criminal activity prevention
  • Witness interviews
  • Case Report Development
  • Undercover Investigations
  • Courtroom testimony skills
  • Cyber investigation expertise
  • Analyze raw information to create workable report
  • Report writing
Work History
03/2020 to Current
Senior DetectiveCompany Name – City, State
  • Tasked with investigating child exploitation types of cases that involve child sex trafficking, child pornography, internet-based crimes against a child, sexual abuse of a child when the perpetrator is in a position of authority, and child abductions; apart of the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
  • Became case agent on such cases to conduct follow-up investigations, drafted arrest warrants, and search warrants (social media, cellphone, cell phone towers, vehicles, houses, DNA, etc.).
  • Maintained a mandatory On-Call schedule for emergency arrests, execution of search warrants during nighttime hours, and questions that field officers may have.
  • Use open-source and police-restricted search engines, websites, and programs to gather intelligence to build a working case file.
  • Conducted surveillance for long periods of time on stationary/mobile buildings, vehicles, and people.
  • Extensive knowledge and have instructed the proper legal authority to seize electronic devices, preserve data, and analyze the digital evidence through specific forensically sound ways.
  • Planning and conducting highly complex criminal investigations, independently as a lead investigator, as a senior investigator, or as a team member.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with suspects, witnesses, informants, victims, and children during the case development.
  • Prepared court cases and have testified on cases that include trial preparation, pre-trial interviews, preventative detention motions, preliminary hearings, and Grand Jury testimonies.
  • Worked with other Agencies that include local, state, federal, and other law enforcement entities nationwide to disseminate information and conduct parallel/joint investigations.
  • Conducted undercover operations by communicating with people over the internet and in-person; these operations led to several arrests that were inside and outside of the United States.
  • Conduct presentations and instructions to Department personnel, cadet police officers, and the public with subject-specific topics that include internet safety, electronic evidence, open-source investigations, and child exploitation.
  • Created forms, templates, and procedures to be used Department-wide.
  • Created analytical products that include graphs, link analysis, link association, timelines, phone record analysis, comparison documents, and other products that assist with reactive and proactive investigations, preparation for court testimony, and briefing senior management of the case.
  • Investigated cases that involve matters of extreme sensitivity, providing analytical assistance that includes the evaluation of allegations and evidence, planning and conducting investigations involving illegal and criminal acts, preparing investigative findings and reports, maintaining liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
11/2017 to 03/2020
DetectiveCompany Name – City, State
  • Tasked with investigating violent crimes and property crimes that included aggravated assault and battery, fraud/forgery, child abuse, domestic violence, burglaries, kidnapping, shoplifting, larceny, robbery, burglaries, attempted homicide, criminal sexual contact, stalking, harassment, internet-based crimes, and any other types of crimes designated by the Commander.
  • Case agent on such cases to conduct follow-up investigations, drafted arrest warrants and search warrants (social media, cellphone, cell phone towers, vehicles, houses, DNA, etc.).
  • Maintained a mandatory On-Call schedule for emergency arrests, execution of search warrants during nighttime hours, SWAT activations, and questions that field officers may have.
  • Prepared court cases and have testified on cases that include trial preparation, pre-trial interviews, preventative detention motions, preliminary hearings, and Grand Jury testimonies.
  • Planned and conducted highly complex criminal investigations, independently as a lead investigator, as a senior investigator, or as a team member.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with suspects, witnesses, informants, and victims for case development.
  • Conducted surveillance for long periods of time on stationary/mobile buildings, vehicles, and people.
  • Managed multiple complex cases at one time, being able to work 20+ cases at a time.
  • Being able to prioritize cases and conducting triage to figure out the best course of action.
  • Have trained over 10 detectives in conducting in-depth background investigations, proper ways to conduct a criminal investigation, interview and interrogation techniques, preparation for court, and creating legal documents.
  • Investigating cases that involve matters of extreme sensitivity, providing analytical assistance that includes the evaluation of allegations and evidence, planning and conducting investigations involving illegal and criminal acts, preparing investigative findings and reports, maintaining liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and national level.
  • Prepared operational plans, conducted briefings, and supervised undercover operations, daily operations, warrant services, and other advanced investigational plans.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Preserved all evidence for court hearings and checked theintegrity of individual pieces.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
04/2015 to 11/2017
Police OfficerCompany Name – City, State
  • Completed 1056 hours of instruction to become a Police Officer in New Mexico.
  • Served in the Field Services Bureau responding to calls for service that are generated by the public.
  • Made felony and misdemeanor arrests, completing reports, preparing documents for evidence, and testifying incourt.
  • Able to communicate with other people in high-stress situations along with de-conflicting and communicating with people who are in crisis.
  • Responded to emergency calls such as an ongoing violent crime or if someone's life was in danger.
  • Investigating cases that involve matters of extreme sensitivity, providing analytical assistance that includes the evaluation of allegations and evidence, planning and conducting investigations involving illegal and criminal acts, preparing investigative findings and reports, maintaining liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local,state, and national level.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
12/2009 to 12/2014
Intelligence AnalystCompany Name – City, State
  • As an Intelligence Analyst, I gathered, prepared, and disseminated intelligence reports to the command.
  • Completed two deployments while being an Intelligence Analyst; Participated in several Joint Task Forces around the country.
  • Conducted in-depth briefings throughout the ranks all the way to senior management.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
  • Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization.
  • Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
  • Collected information about enemy strengths, movements and activities.
  • Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
  • Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Accomplishments
  • Qualified as an Expert Witness in mobile forensics and cyber investigations within the Second Judicial District Court in New Mexico. I have actively testified in court proceedings that led to indictments and detention hearings.
  • I have investigated over 400 cases where I was the senior/lead case agent, written and executed over 275search warrants, have written over 120 arrest warrants, and have analyzed several hundred terabytes of forensic evidence.
  • I have trained and taught many investigators with conducting in-depth investigations, background investigations, search/arrest warrants, operational plans, undercover operations, and advanced investigations.
  • I have worked high profile/sensitive investigations with different federal agencies that include: the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, United States Marshal Services, and the Office of Inspector General Health and Human Services.
  • Awarded: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Letter of Appreciation, Humanitarian Service Medal,Certificate of Commendation (Individual), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Classified), National Defense Service Medal,Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Expert Rifle Qualification Badge (2), and Sharpshooter Pistol Qualification Badge.
  • During my career with the Albuquerque Police Department, I have completed and attended over 1,200 hours of advanced training. These courses covered in-depth topics that include investigations, child abuse, digital forensics, interviewing and interrogations, surveillance, undercover operations, and open-source intelligence.
  • Since 2009, I have undergone and passed countless Drug Screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.
  • I have had a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) from 2009-2014.
  • I have obtained and maintained a Top Secret/SCI Clearance from 2009-2014.
  • I have registered for the Selective Service and have served 5 years in the military with an Honorable Discharge.
  • I am a United States citizen.
  • I have experience conducting, coordinating, and monitoring routine criminal and administrative investigations.
  • I have experience performing investigative functions to include fact-finding and reporting of results of investigations.
Education
2009
High School Diploma
Quartz Hill High School - City, State
Certifications
Job Related Training: - Instructor Development Course 40 Hours March 2021 - Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (McAfee Institute - 2020) - Certified Cyber Crime Investigator Certificate (NW3C December 2020) - Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (McAfee Institute - 2021) - New Mexico Department of Public Safety Police Officer (2015) - New Mexico Department of Public Safety Advanced and Intermediate Police Officer Certification (2020) - Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training 40 Hours (NW3C) October 2020 - Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis: iOS & Android (NW3C) 32 Hours February 2020 - Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program (FLETC) 84 Hours February 2020 - Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Automated Forensic Tools (NW3C) 32 Hours January 2020 - Basic Digital Forensic Analysis (NW3C) 32 Hours January 2020 - Intermediate Cyber Investigations: Virtual Currency (NW3C) 16 Hours December 2019 - Basic Cyber Investigations: Dark Web and Open Source Intelligence (NW3C) 24 Hours December 2019 - ICAC Advanced Undercover Chat Investigations (NCJTC) 16 Hours November 2019 - ICAC Online Ads Investigations (NCJTC) 24 Hours November 2019 - Tactical Medical for First Responders (FLETC) 8 Hours August 2019 - ICAC Investigative Techniques (NM AGO) 36 Hours July 2019 - Basic Digital Forensic Analysis: Acquisition (NW3C) 16 Hours July 2019 - Cryptocurrency for Law Enforcement (HIDTA) 4 Hours May 2019 - Human Trafficking Investigations (PATC) 20 Hours April 2019 - Dark Web Investigations (PATC) 16 Hours April 2019 - Online Social Networking and Criminal Investigations (NDCAC) 16 Hours March 2019 - Open Source Intel & Digital Investigations (HIDTA) 4 Hours February 2019 - Child Death Investigations (PATC) 16 Hours December 2018 - Rolling Surveillance I (LCI Services) 40 Hours September 2018 - Digital Imaging & Video Recovery Team (RCFL) 24 Hours January 2018 - Enhanced Investigative Interviewing Course (HIDTA) 24 Hours August 2017
Affiliations
  • New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
  • National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) - Certified Cyber Crime Investigator (3CI)
  • McAfee Institute - Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (CECI)
  • McAfee Institute - Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (CSMIE) - Member
Training and Certifications
  • Instructor Development Course 40 Hours March 2021
  • Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations (McAfee Institute - 2020)
  • Certified Cyber Crime Investigator Certificate (NW3C December 2020)
  • Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert (McAfee Institute - 2021)
  • New Mexico Department of Public Safety Police Officer (2015)
  • New Mexico Department of Public Safety Advanced and Intermediate Police Officer Certification (2020)
  • Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training 40 Hours (NW3C) October 2020
  • Advanced Digital Forensic Analysis: iOS & Android (NW3C) 32 Hours February 2020
  • Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program (FLETC) 84 Hours February 2020
  • Intermediate Digital Forensic Analysis: Automated Forensic Tools (NW3C) 32 Hours January 2020
  • Basic Digital Forensic Analysis (NW3C) 32 Hours January 2020
  • Intermediate Cyber Investigations: Virtual Currency (NW3C) 16 Hours December 2019
  • Basic Cyber Investigations: Dark Web and Open Source Intelligence (NW3C) 24 Hours December 2019
  • ICAC Advanced Undercover Chat Investigations (NCJTC) 16 Hours November 2019
  • ICAC Online Ads Investigations (NCJTC) 24 Hours November 2019
  • Tactical Medical for First Responders (FLETC) 8 Hours August 2019
  • ICAC Investigative Techniques (NM AGO) 36 Hours July 2019
  • Basic Digital Forensic Analysis: Acquisition (NW3C) 16 Hours July 2019
  • Cryptocurrency for Law Enforcement (HIDTA) 4 Hours May 2019
  • Human Trafficking Investigations (PATC) 20 Hours April 2019
  • Dark Web Investigations (PATC) 16 Hours April 2019
  • Online Social Networking and Criminal Investigations (NDCAC) 16 Hours March 2019
  • Open Source Intel & Digital Investigations (HIDTA) 4 Hours February 2019
  • Child Death Investigations (PATC) 16 Hours December 2018
  • Rolling Surveillance I (LCI Services) 40 Hours September 2018
  • Digital Imaging & Video Recovery Team (RCFL) 24 Hours January 2018- Enhanced Investigative Interviewing Course (HIDTA) 24 Hours August 2017
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Quartz Hill High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Detective
  • Detective
  • Police Officer
  • Intelligence Analyst

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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