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Matthew Piper

Sharon,SC

Summary

Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases. Senior-level Investigator with experience managing case analysis in law enforcement settings. Adept at partnering with colleagues and other agencies to gather investigative data. Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people, property crimes, and organized crime. Well-rounded Detective with exceptional analytical, innovative and imaginative problem-solving skills. Talented Investigator bringing 10 plus years of experience and expertise in both digital and field investigations. Highly observant and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and analytical approach. Ready for new challenge in long-term position. Employing excellent communication skills in writing crime reports and collaborating with police investigators. Investigated incidents and cases for attorneys general, prosecutors and public defenders across 10-year career. Certified in the field of general and digital forensics.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Criminal Investigator

York City Police Department
York , SC
07.2013 - Current
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
  • Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
  • Testified in General Sessions proceedings and trials.
  • Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
  • Completed legal and safe searches of vehicles, property and containers.
  • Researched homicides and suspicious deaths to uncover solutions.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.

Animal Control Officer

York County Animal Control
York, SC
12.2011 - 07.2013
  • Unloaded and impounded animals received from animal control and public.
  • Implemented trap, neuter and release programs to manage local feral cat population.
  • Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
  • Captured domestic and wild animals.
  • Responded to numorus daily calls to enforce animal control regulations.
  • Attended to calls reporting of wild animal bites.
  • Prepared for prosecutions related to animal treatment and gave evidence in court.
  • Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
  • Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition and arranged for necessary medical treatment.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Juvenile Correctional Officer

South Carolina Department Of Juvenile Justice
Union , SC
01.2011 - 10.2011
  • Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
Charlotte , NC
08.2009 - 03.2010
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily.
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.

Detention Officer

York County Sheriffs Office
York , SC
11.2007 - 07.2009
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Supervised and controlled behavior of all inmates.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
  • Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in facility.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
  • Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Oversaw juveniles in correctional residential facility setting.

Steel Worker

Precision Steel Warehouse
Charlotte, NC
12.2005 - 11.2007
  • Cut, bent and welded steel pieces using metal shears, torches and welding equipment.
  • Operated hydraulic metal shears, cutting sheet and bar goods to prescribed measurements.
  • Applied oxidized coating and other finishing agents to pipes, fittings and other steel goods.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, and columns to correct positions.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Aligned and welded steel units into place, assessing each component for accuracy.
  • Operated all heavy machinery safely to avoid injuries and accidents.
  • Unloaded and stacked raw steel stock, adhering to load limits and safe storage practices.

Steel Worker

Samuel Strapping Systems
Rock Hill, SC
12.2004 - 12.2005
  • Cut, bent and welded steel pieces using metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Operated hydraulic metal shears, cutting sheet and bar goods to prescribed measurements.
  • Applied oxidized coating and other finishing to finished product.
  • Operated all heavy machinery safely to avoid injuries and accidents.
  • Inspected completed steel product for compliance.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

General Forensics Professional Certificate - Forensic Science

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
11.2021

Animal Control School - Animal Control

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
04.2012

Skills

  • Evidence collection and processing
  • Blood spatter patterns
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Detailed report writing
  • Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert and Master in firearms
  • Forensic science
  • Ethical and honest
  • Violent crime investigations
  • Crime scene photography- FBI
  • Video surveillance systems
  • Surveillance techniques

Certification

  • Basic Law Enforcement- South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
  • Basic Jail- South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
  • Basic Jail- South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
  • State of South Carolina Certified Fire Fighter
  • Fingerprint Recognition & Comparison
  • Responding to an Unexplained Child Death
  • Gunshot Wounds & Forensic Evidence
  • Legal Issues of Crime Scene Searches
  • Wound Injuries, Patterns & Analysis
  • Basic Crime Scene Photography
  • Investigation of Strangulation & Forensic Evidence
  • Crime Scene Forensics
  • Basic Crime Scene Academy
  • Child Death Investigations
  • Flies, Foliage & Features-study of anthropology & entomology.
  • Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis- Collection /Documentation of samples
  • Shooting Reconstruction


Timeline

Criminal Investigator

York City Police Department
07.2013 - Current

Animal Control Officer

York County Animal Control
12.2011 - 07.2013

Juvenile Correctional Officer

South Carolina Department Of Juvenile Justice
01.2011 - 10.2011

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
08.2009 - 03.2010

Detention Officer

York County Sheriffs Office
11.2007 - 07.2009

Steel Worker

Precision Steel Warehouse
12.2005 - 11.2007

Steel Worker

Samuel Strapping Systems
12.2004 - 12.2005

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Columbia College

General Forensics Professional Certificate - Forensic Science

Central Piedmont Community College

Animal Control School - Animal Control

Midlands Technical College

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