ANSON ALFONSO
Bronx,USA
Summary
I am a results-driven investigator with over 12 years of experience in surveillance, compliance monitoring, and investigative supervision. Working with the New York City Transit and Metropolitan Transportation Authority, I have gained firsthand knowledge of the critical role the MTA plays in the daily lives of millions of New Yorkers, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation across one of North America’s largest transit networks.
In my role as Supervising Investigator at Diego Beekman Mutual Housing, I conducted and supervised investigations into fraud, lease violations, and employee misconduct, performing interviews, coordinating with legal teams, and preparing detailed reports. I am skilled in electronic surveillance, safety training, audits, and compliance enforcement, and have consistently applied critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication to achieve results.
As a Special Inspector, I understand that my work is vital to maintaining integrity, accountability, and compliance within the organization. I am committed to supporting the MTA’s mission by identifying risks, ensuring policy enforcement, and collaborating effectively with internal teams and external agencies to uphold the highest standards of operations.
I welcome the opportunity to contribute my investigative expertise, leadership, and dedication to excellence to your team and help ensure the continued safety and reliability of MTA services for New Yorkers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Inspector
MTA- New York City Transit Authority
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Inspect and verify valid forms of fare payment aboard NYCT buses and transit trains, identifying noncompliance, fraud, and patterns of fare evasion.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute standard operating procedure (SOP) deployments for undercover operations on NYCT buses and transit trains to proactively detect and prevent fare violations.
- Conduct covert and plainclothes surveillance of riders and transit vehicles, observe behavior, document fare evasion incidents, and gather evidence for enforcement action.
- Investigate alleged fare enforcement violations, collect and analyze evidence, document findings, and prepare reports to support summons issuance and management review.
- Issue summonses and enforce fare compliance while applying de-escalation techniques, maintaining safety, professionalism, and adherence to NYCT policies and procedures.
Supervising Investigator
Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association
Bronx, New York
06.2022 - Current
- Advised management on sick leave, Workers’ Compensation, and other contractual leave policies, ensuring consistent application, compliance, and proper handling of employee cases for represented and non-represented staff.
- Designed and led audits and investigative initiatives targeting sick leave abuse, employee theft, fraud, and policy violations, resulting in substantiated findings, disciplinary action, and strengthened internal controls.
- Conducted complex investigations, including surveillance, interviews, and evidence collection of physical, financial, and digital materials, maintaining strict chain-of-custody standards and documenting findings for corrective action.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement and internal audit teams on joint investigations, coordinated enforcement actions, raids, and prosecutions, and provided testimony in administrative hearings and court as required.
- Prepared comprehensive investigative and audit reports, analyzed leave patterns, compliance trends, and risk areas, and provided management with recommendations for policy improvements, procedural changes, and risk-mitigation strategies
Correctional Officer (PREA) Investigator
Oregon Department of Corrections
Portland, Oregon
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted comprehensive investigations into allegations of misconduct, abuse, harassment, and policy violations involving sworn and non-sworn staff, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
- Executed covert and overt surveillance operations, including video and audio monitoring, to gather evidence supporting investigations of fraud, misconduct, and employee policy violations.
- Collected, reviewed, and analyzed physical, digital, and financial evidence, including personnel records, operational documents, and electronic data, to detect fraud, inconsistencies, or procedural violations.
- Prepared detailed investigative reports, offered expert recommendations for corrective action, disciplinary measures, and policy improvements, and ensured findings were presented clearly to management.
- Testified in disciplinary hearings, administrative proceedings, and court cases regarding staff misconduct, presenting evidence gathered from surveillance, interviews, and document reviews to support enforcement and prosecution outcomes
Investigator
Diego Beekman Mutual Housing
The Bronx, New York
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Conducted investigations into housing fraud and lease violations, issuing citations and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with legal teams to provide case support, documentation, and expert guidance throughout ongoing investigations.
- Supported local and state law enforcement in active cases, including executing warrants and assisting with raids.
- Presented findings in court as an expert witness to strengthen prosecutions and ensure successful case outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL07-2015
Skills
- Surveillance techniques
- Strategic thinking and Decision Making
- Investigations
- Report writing
Timeline
Special Inspector
MTA- New York City Transit Authority
01.2025 - Current
Supervising Investigator
Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer (PREA) Investigator
Oregon Department of Corrections
09.2019 - 05.2022
Investigator
Diego Beekman Mutual Housing
08.2015 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University