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Amber Vinson

Elmo,MT

Summary

Friendly School Resource Officer with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities. Adept at investigating criminal matters on the school's premises and performing conflict resolution for students and teachers. Knowledge of crisis planning and building security methods.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

School Resource Officer

Lake County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
  • Oversee three different school districts in three different areas.
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
  • Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Conducted school security inspections.
  • Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.

Special Victims Unit Detective

Lake County Sheriff’s Office
01.2011 - 12.2021
  • Investigate sexually based crimes against children and adults
  • Investigate abuse cases of children and adults
  • Investigate cases of severely injured or deceased infants
  • Investigate human trafficking cases with adults and children
  • Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses on a weekly basis
  • Follow up on tips from national resources like NCMEC and the Dept of Children and Families
  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Collect and analyze evidence on a case-by-case basis
  • Utilize databases and internet sources to locate people
  • Write reports, search warrants, and arrest warrants
  • Present information on Human Trafficking and Sex Crimes to large crowds and panels

Education

A.A. - General Studies

Lake Sumter State College
12.2009

Law Enforcement Certificate - undefined

Valencia College
12.2003

Skills

  • Investigative Techniques
  • Police Media Relations and Public Speaking
  • Undercover Operations
  • Firearm Use and Safety
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Type 60 words per minute
  • CPR Certified
  • Forensically Trained to Interview Children
  • Court Testimony
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Law enforcement procedures

Accomplishments

  • First member of the Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force
  • Member of the Child Abduction Response Team by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
  • Forensically trained in interviewing children by the National Children’s Advocacy Center
  • Attended several training classes on utilizing different interview and interrogation techniques
  • Attended several trainings on Human Trafficking, Child and Adult Homicide, and Injuries

References

Available upon request

Timeline

School Resource Officer

Lake County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current

Special Victims Unit Detective

Lake County Sheriff’s Office
01.2011 - 12.2021

A.A. - General Studies

Lake Sumter State College

Law Enforcement Certificate - undefined

Valencia College
Amber Vinson