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Criminal Investigator

Law • Full time

Jun 2019 - Present • 7 yrs

Criminal Investigator | Patrol Supervisor | Patrol Deputy Served in progressively responsible law enforcement roles involving criminal investigations, patrol operations, supervision, and public safety. Conducted complex criminal investigations involving violent crimes, property crimes, narcotics offenses, fraud, and gang-related activity through evidence collection, witness and suspect interviews, search warrants, digital evidence analysis, and case preparation. Supervised patrol operations, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight to deputies while ensuring compliance with departmental policies, state laws, and professional standards. Assisted with training, performance evaluation, incident management, shift coordination, and field supervision during routine operations and critical incidents. As a Patrol Deputy, responded to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, conducted traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, arrests, accident investigations, and community-oriented policing activities. Prepared detailed incident reports, affidavits, warrants, and court documents while maintaining strong working relationships with community members and partner agencies. Currently assigned to criminal investigations with responsibilities including case management, evidence review, search warrant preparation and execution, suspect interviews, victim and witness interviews, digital evidence analysis, intelligence gathering, gang investigations, and prosecution coordination. Regularly collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies to investigate criminal activity and support successful case resolution. Additional responsibilities have included gang investigations, tactical operations support, intelligence development, training initiatives, grant administration, public safety planning, and courtroom testimony.

Correctional Officer

PRISONLAW • Full time

Jun 2017 - Jun 2019 • 2 yrs

Maintained the safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors within a correctional facility through the enforcement of institutional policies, inmate supervision, and security procedures. Conducted inmate counts, searches, escorts, cell inspections, and incident documentation while ensuring compliance with facility regulations and standards. Selected to serve on the Tactical Squad and Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT), providing specialized response capabilities for high-risk incidents including inmate disturbances, cell extractions, barricaded inmates, emergency evacuations, facility lockdowns, and searches for contraband. Participated in advanced tactical training involving defensive tactics, use of force, riot control, emergency response operations, and crisis management. Worked collaboratively with facility staff, supervisors, medical personnel, and outside law enforcement agencies to maintain order, respond to emergencies, and ensure the secure operation of the institution. Prepared detailed reports, documented incidents, gathered intelligence, and assisted in investigations involving inmate misconduct, security threats, and criminal activity within the facility.