Anthony Gonzales
North Las Vegas
Summary
An extremely dedicated and team-oriented professional, seeking to promote to a Senior Investigator position at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, Compliance Enforcement Division.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Enforcement Investigator II
State of Nevada- Department of Motor Vehicles Compliance Enforcement
Las Vegas, NV
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations into compliance violations within DMV operations.
- Analyzed case files and evidence to determine appropriate enforcement actions.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to facilitate information sharing and case resolution.
- Obtain and execute legal documents such as arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, and criminal complaints to continue the criminal justice process for any subsequent criminal prosecution.
- Conducted background investigations on individuals by gathering information regarding personal and criminal history, business activities, previous and current complaints or program violations; review business records, personnel records, vehicle records, required licenses, certificates, insurance, and other related documents; prepare reports and make recommendations based on State or federal program laws or regulations.
Special Agent Trainee
Department of Homeland Security- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Special agent trainees receive instruction on the day-to-day responsibilities and expectations of HSI special agents in the field, to include:
- Case development and management
- Prosecutorial preparation
- Operational tradecraft
- Training includes extensive instruction on customs, immigration and other statutory legal authorities, as well as approximately 16 programmatic areas including, but not limited to, transnational gangs, cybercrime, financial investigations, child exploitation, weapons trafficking, strategic technology proliferation, narcotics trafficking and human trafficking.
- Special agent trainees also engage in weekly physical conditioning sessions, tactical techniques and firearms training.
Criminal Investigator II (Sworn Law Enforcement)
State of Nevada, Office of the Attorney General
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Review information received to determine possible criminal activity, validity of information and appropriate jurisdiction.
- Actively managed and served as the primary investigator on a caseload of 15-30 open felony level investigations with cases ranging from Human Trafficking, Mortgage Fraud, Deceptive Trade practices, Wire Fraud, and Intellectual Property Rights cases.
- Developed investigative leads and investigative plans based upon vetted investigative techniques such as covert surveillance, traditional search warrants, obtaining and reviewing FINCEN records, and local/state/federal databases.
- Prepared, swore to, and executed both search warrants as well as arrest warrants as needed.
- Collected, reviewed, organized, and analyzed financial data obtained throughout the course of each investigation to obtain evidence of financial transactions, identify patterns of transactions, identify deposits/disbursements, identify/locate assets, and develop leads.
- On a continuous basis, partner with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Customs and Border Protection, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and other strategic partners to investigate businesses suspected to be involved in the commercial distribution of counterfeit merchandise, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, misbranded pharmaceuticals, and illegally imported pharmaceuticals.
- Participated in numerous operations as a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Youth Parole Counselor III (Sworn Law Enforcement)
State of Nevada, Nevada Youth Parole Bureau
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Serve as a team leader by assisting Youth Parole Counselor I and II's in the performance of their duties, including case managing the most complex and difficult cases.
- Investigate and develop new programs and services regarding needs, availability and funding.
- Act as a liaison with other State agencies, local enforcement, school districts, mental health agencies, and community-based placements to aid in program development, increase public awareness and promote community relations.
- Conduct specialized temporary assignments.
Youth Parole Counselor II (Sworn Law Enforcement)
State of Nevada, Nevada Youth Parole Bureau
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Provide supervision/ case management, enforce parole agreements and stipulations, and determine appropriate placement, counseling, educational goals, and work programs of assigned youth.
- Work directly with community based placements, rehabilitation and counseling programs, schools, the juvenile justice system, local law enforcement agencies and families in developing an appropriate parole and treatment program.
- Meet with juvenile institution staff, youth, juvenile judges, counselors, families and placement centers to develop parole and treatment plans, goals and objectives; monitor activities of youth while institutionalized and develop an aftercare program to guide reintegration into the community.
- Monitor progress reports and compile data for inclusion in the automated information system from the institution, community-based placements, school, work, treatment programs and direct observation; prepare file notes, required forms and reports to reflect ward's progress or violation of stipulated agreements, program rules and regulations and take appropriate action; recommend and facilitate the implementation of the parole plan and submit to supervisor for review.
- Perform enforcement activities regarding parole violations; assist local law enforcement and State agencies; locate, apprehend, transfer, arrest, book and detain youth; appear in court with child when adjudicated and prepare necessary paperwork such as petitions, judge orders, and revocations.
- Investigate and make placement decisions regarding interstate con of juveniles from other states; visit family or relatives and conduct home survey; recommend approval or denial to grant residency in the State.
- Prepare various court documents and reports including Parole agreements, Violation Reports, Review Hearing Reports, social histories, dispositional reports, certification reports and termination reports; provide recommendations to court regarding detention, alternative placement, termination and revocation of parole.
Psychiatric Caseworker II
State of Nevada-Aging and Disability Services Division
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.
- Responsible for overseeing case management services of 45-55 individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions; such as, Autism, Seizure Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, etc. who live at home with their families or who are living in a supported living arrangement in the community.
- Perform a broad range of duties; developing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of individual treatment activities to facilitate achievement of identified goals for the specific developmental and behavioral management of each individual in the least restrictive environment possible.
Forensic Specialist
State Of Nevada- Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Ensure the health and well being of all clients via welfare checks every 5-30 minutes perform security duties for individual pod, as well as the facility.
- Provide clients with daily meals, snacks, hygiene items, facilitate group activates, encourage client engagement through reinforcing phrases and language.
Case Manager
HELP USA
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide case management services to veterans who were unhoused or were at risk of becoming unhoused.
- Screen veterans' eligibility and appropriateness for the program and facilitate the intake process.
- Assist veterans to identify education and training goals and develop plans to meet those goals
- Assist veterans to identify mainstream needs and facilitate the process with appropriate service providers to meet those needs. Maintain, record, and report progression of veterans and their families through program participation.
- Assist veterans and their families to alleviate employment barriers.
- Conduct home visits to provide case management services.
- Maintain client databases and referrals for services and generate reports.
- Complete accurate and timely data entry into the HMIS system. Schedule screenings and/or transportation on behalf of veterans with the treatment facilities, programs, service agencies, and other activities.
Case Manager / SSVF Navigator
Catholic Charities Community Services
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Provide case management services to veterans who were unhoused or were at risk of becoming unhoused
- Schedule and complete an initial intake with prospective clients.
- Within the initial intake, identify services that are to be provided to the client, including goals, housing stabilization plan, budget work sheet, and other documents needed to aid during the course of the program.
- Identify available resources, strengths and supports that can support the client in his/her Housing Stabilization action plan. Once housed, the case manager addressed any risk factors that may contribute to the veteran experiencing homelessness again, and meet any unmet service needs.
- Assist the client with enrollin into VA services, as well as provide appropriate referrals and linkages to community partnerships and resources. Provide timely, accurate and detailed supportive documentation.
- Maintain extensive case files as well as the proper releases of information. Maintain all required documentation in participants' confidential case records. Periodically check in on the client and ensure their well-being, as well as the well-being of their housing.
- Attend Veterans events, Program Trainings, and any other relevant training opportunities, as assigned to keep current on needs, solutions, and barriers.
- Meet client on a regular basis and provide intensive case management.
Education
Master of Science - Addictions Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona05-2013
Associates of Arts - Administration of Justice
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, Arizona05-2009
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Ethical and honest
- Due diligence
- Evidence processing
- Undercover investigations
- Court testimony
Certification
- Category II Peace Officer Certification June 2018
- Nevada Peace Officer Standards on Training (POST)
- Category III Peace Officer Certification June 2018
- FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) July 2025
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
- Advanced POST Certification July 2023
- Basic Instructor Development October 2023
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO) March 2023
- National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO)
- Defensive Tactics Instructor November 2023
- Controlled Force
- Basic Interview/Interrogation March 2023
- Blue to Gold
- Advanced Search and Seizure June 2023
- Advanced Criminal Investigations June 2023
- Innovative approaches in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigations March 2023
- NW3
- Bitcoin and Crypto Currency Investigations May 2022
- Basic Evidence Collection July 2024
Timeline
Compliance Enforcement Investigator II
State of Nevada- Department of Motor Vehicles Compliance Enforcement
02.2026 - Current
Special Agent Trainee
Department of Homeland Security- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
03.2025 - 09.2025
Criminal Investigator II (Sworn Law Enforcement)
State of Nevada, Office of the Attorney General
02.2022 - 03.2025
Youth Parole Counselor III (Sworn Law Enforcement)
State of Nevada, Nevada Youth Parole Bureau
09.2020 - 02.2022
Youth Parole Counselor II (Sworn Law Enforcement)
State of Nevada, Nevada Youth Parole Bureau
11.2017 - 09.2020
Psychiatric Caseworker II
State of Nevada-Aging and Disability Services Division
07.2016 - 11.2017
Forensic Specialist
State Of Nevada- Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services
01.2016 - 07.2016
Case Manager
HELP USA
09.2014 - 01.2016
Case Manager / SSVF Navigator
Catholic Charities Community Services
12.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Arizona University
Associates of Arts - Administration of Justice
Coconino Community College
Master of Science - Addictions Counseling
Grand Canyon University