Amber Gaspard
Biloxi,MS
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Task Force Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration
Gulfport, MS
01.2021 - Current
- Gather and prepare evidence to prosecute major violators of U.S. drug laws.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs, and laboratory submissions.
- Arrest subjects and seize assets connected to illicit drug trafficking
- Prepared for federal, municipal and county court hearings.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to target violent drug offenders in local communities.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Used undercover operations, surveillance and interrogation to prosecute criminal cases.
- Used various programs to conduct research and gather information on individuals suspected of criminal activity.
- Used social media to identify and prosecute violent drug offenders.
Narcotics Detective
Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport, MS
02.2019 - Current
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Conducted thorough investigations into illegal narcotic activity to help develop strong criminal cases.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Researched and gathered intelligence on individuals involved in drug trafficking through various programs and social media.
- Testified in judicial proceedings.
- Conducted surveillance on suspected drug traffickers to gather intelligence and establish patterns.
Patrol Officer
Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport, MS
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Responded to various calls for service.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended and transported suspects.
- Prepared detailed reports of incidents responded to.
Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Petal
Petal, MS
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Managed group fitness classes.
- Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.
- Modified exercises to meet specific participant limitations and needs.
- Conducted invoices for client purchases and charged accounts.
- Assisted in payroll by verifying and submitting employee time sheets.
- Provided customer service.
- Assisted and coordinated marketing events to attract new members.
- Answered phone calls.
- Completed paperwork to include but not limited to: waiver forms, invoices, and new member packets.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate
Southern Regional Public Safety Institute
Hattiesburg, MS09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2015
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Investigative Skills
- Records management
Timeline
Task Force Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2021 - Current
Narcotics Detective
Gulfport Police Department
02.2019 - Current
Patrol Officer
Gulfport Police Department
09.2015 - 02.2019
Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Petal
10.2013 - 09.2015
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate
Southern Regional Public Safety Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi