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ANTHONY SAUCEDO

Las Vegas

Summary

Professional investigator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to gather and evaluate information, ensuring thorough and accurate results. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in conducting interviews, background checks, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Background Investigator

Clark County Family Services
02.2023 - Current
  • Performs difficult, complex, technical and/or specialized activities related to background check processes including criminal history checks, fingerprinting, education and employment verifications.
  • Accesses NCIC and other criminal history systems to ensure full background history is obtained.
  • Review and analyze detailed records.
  • Evaluate applicant information for accuracy and relevance, identifying discrepancies in records.
  • Achieve timely completion of assigned cases by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Document information and submitted detailed reports.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information during investigations, adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
  • Identified potential risks within applicant backgrounds through careful examination of criminal history.

Assistant LP Manager

Amazon - LAS 7
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Enhance, track, and report on metrics, which are key performance indicators, allowing performance improvements so that the desired outcomes are achieved to plan and in a timely manner
  • Utilize continuous improvement to drive process enhancement and increase efficiency
  • Develop driven business cases using data collection, through database polling or data entry, from multiple DC; and conduct analysis generating strategic and tactical interpretations which receive the required approval, financial and technical resources, and the support of appropriate management to enact desired changes
  • Engage, coach, train, and influence business partners to be an extension of Loss Prevention by equipping them with knowledge to identify leading indicators of Loss Prevention risk and educate them on the appropriate escalation path
  • Ensure that team members understand Amazon, Global Security Operations, and Loss Prevention vision and values, in order to align performance this is done with your internal and external partners
  • Assist with investigations of internal and external theft and fraud, and conduct interviews when appropriate
  • Use tools, data analysis, and collaborate with internal partners to identify inventory defects and create strategic plans in an effort to mitigate losses
  • Inspire performance excellence on the part of all security services team members and third party vendors
  • Leading the way to ensure that MSA is followed and executed appropriately
  • You are the subject-matter expert for all internal and external partners
  • Identify, promote and implement security best practices
  • Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives
  • Recruit, hire, develop and retain candidates who raise the performance bar of the security services organization when needed
  • Posses the ability to move followers effectively into action, not with coercion but by eliciting their desire and conviction in the vision and values articulated by the organization, and can influence all internal and external stakeholders accordingly
  • Incident response planning, implementation, execution, and management
  • Effectively address loss mitigation, physical security considerations, potential and actual work place violence incidents per policy.

Loss Prevention Specialist

Amazon - Las 7
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding investigations of Theft, Fraud, and Workplace Violence/Critical Incidents
  • Prepare prompt and complete reports relative to Workplace Violence, Theft, Fraud, Critical Incidents, and Process Improvement
  • Deliver results through policy Guidance, Education, and Mitigation strategies to help meet business demands
  • Serve as department's liaison and security/crisis management subject-matter expert for site leadership, keeping them informed on key issues, strategies and the department's performance
  • Analyze data, conducts audits and identify trends to create actionable plans to mitigate risk
  • Maintain confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personnel issues in the work place
  • Effectively partner with internal customers in evaluating current and future security services, processes and initiatives
  • Inspiring performance excellence and oversight on the part of all contract security service team members
  • Develop strategies for alarm reduction and conduct system diagnostic for problematic devices by engaging and resolving issues with internal and external partners
  • Accurately communicate verbally and in written form to a broad customer base
  • Train and orient new Associates in LP culture
  • Develop projects while continuously improving physical security, processes, standards, training, and policies for future growth
  • Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements related to data center access controls, inventory control and record keeping
  • Promote and execute security best practices
  • Audit physical security infrastructure (i.e
  • Intrusion detection, access control, cameras) and ensuring functionally of all systems

SECURITY OFFICER

MANDALAY BAY CASINO, MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Providing excellent service, resolving any complaints and issues involving both guest and employees
  • Complete reports of daily activities and irregularities such as property damage, theft, guest or employee accidents, or unusual occurrences
  • Actively patrol and monitor all areas of the property through rotating assignments
  • Perform duties as trained in order to respond in emergency situations, including but not limited to:
  • Rendering appropriate first aid
  • Initiating and conducting evacuation procedures
  • CPR/AED Responsive Care, including, as needed, retrieving and utilizing the CPR/AED equipment and following established protocols
  • Securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threat and potential threats, and summon emergency responders to the incident.

Security Officer

Palms Casion Resort, KAO’S Dayclub And Nightclub
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Providing excellent service, resolving any complaints and issues involving both guest and employees
  • Actively patrolled and monitored all areas of the property through rotating assignments
  • Performed duties as trained in order to respond in emergency situations, including but not limited to:
  • Rendering appropriate first aid
  • Securing the scene to prevent further loss or damage, advise personnel of threat and potential threats, and summon emergency responders to the incident.

Property Room Manager

Michigan State Police
01.2018 - 05.2019

Property Room Manager for both the Tri-County Metro Narcotics Team and Jackson Narcotics Enforcement Team

  • Logged evidence into the Michigan State Police property reporting system.
  • Transported evidence to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab.
  • Maintained custody and control of evidence into and out of the property room.
  • Disposed seized property in conjunction with Michigan State Police Official Orders.
  • Assisted in making disposition of forfeited property.
  • Assisted in maintaining forfeited property records.
  • Conducted bi-annual audits and inspections of seized evidence items and property.
  • Completed required paperwork and deposited cash and checks received or seized by the teams.
  • Updated complaint journals with property dispositions.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of the property room.

Drug Endangered Children Coordinator

Michigan State Police
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Established, trained, and maintained a network of local and state professionals to create a statewide Drug Endangered Children Alliance (DEC) in all counties and tribal communities in Michigan
  • Responsible for assisting Michigan communities increase awareness, support multidisciplinary collaboration, foster a continuum of care, strengthen response initiatives, ensure effective evidence collection, coordinate child investigative interviews, strategize for prosecution, and encourage substance abuse treatment and mental health services
  • Created partnerships to include law enforcement officials, Child Protective Services professionals, medical professionals, educators/school social workers, substance abuse and mental health treatment providers, and the courts
  • Administered the following state-funded training sessions throughout the state: Core DEC Awareness, DEC Approach, and Local DEC Development
  • Completed and submitted federal grant reports to the Michigan State Police Byrne JAG Section within 20 calendar days after each quarter.

Detective Lieutenant

Michigan State Police, Southwest Enforcement Team
02.2012 - 09.2017
  • Administration of two narcotics teams that investigated criminal drug related crimes in the State of Michigan,
  • Oversaw all team narcotics investigations and confidential informant management.
  • Prepared and presented team activities to the board,
  • Oversaw property room management,
  • Maintained equipment scheduled and maintained required training records for the team.

Detective Lieutenant

Michigan State Police
01.2002 - 02.2012

Statewide Methamphetamine Investigative Team Leader

  • Responsible for administering departmental policy concerning clandestine laboratory investigations; that included creating and revising response policy, managing the Authorized Container Storage Program, conducting responder training, researching and selecting equipment, and coordinating state and local response to investigation of clandestine drug laboratories
  • Task force commander for the Methamphetamine Training Initiative
  • Performed the following functions: coordinated, managed, and supervised all clandestine laboratory investigations, facilitated training by the Michigan State Police
  • Developed, updated, and maintained all documentation for training to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
  • State Administrator for the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) system
  • Performed the following functions: Managed, supervised, and approved all user to access the statewide NPLEx system

Sergeant

Michigan State Police
01.2000 - 01.2002

Uniform Sergeant - Battle Creek Post

  • Supervised road Troopers,
  • Managed the Post fleet,
  • Managed and maintained the property room,
  • Served as the Field Training Sergeant,
  • Managing day to day post operations.

Detective Trooper

Michigan State Police
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Worked as an undercover officer in narcotics investigations,
  • completed and submitted all reports related to narcotics investigations,
  • Prepared and submitted search warrants for review by local prosecutors for narcotics investigations.

Trooper

Michigan State Police
01.1988 - 01.1999

Michigan State, South Haven Post

  • Traffic enforcement and criminal investigation,
  • DARE officer,
  • Field Training Officer,
  • Temporary instructor for 112th Trooper recruit school.

Education

High School Diploma -

WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL
LANSING, MI
1985

Skills

  • Background Investigations
  • Collecting Evidence
  • Evidence Control
  • Case Management
  • Preparing for Court
  • Controlled Tactical Operations
  • Report Preparation
  • Serving Search Warrants
  • Investigating Crimes
  • Debriefing Informants
  • Interviewing Witnesses
  • Supervising Subordinates
  • Undercover Operations
  • Surveillance Operations
  • Mobile Surveillance

Timeline

Background Investigator

Clark County Family Services
02.2023 - Current

Assistant LP Manager

Amazon - LAS 7
08.2021 - 09.2022

Loss Prevention Specialist

Amazon - Las 7
11.2020 - 08.2021

SECURITY OFFICER

MANDALAY BAY CASINO, MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
10.2019 - 11.2020

Security Officer

Palms Casion Resort, KAO’S Dayclub And Nightclub
08.2019 - 10.2019

Property Room Manager

Michigan State Police
01.2018 - 05.2019

Drug Endangered Children Coordinator

Michigan State Police
09.2017 - 05.2019

Detective Lieutenant

Michigan State Police, Southwest Enforcement Team
02.2012 - 09.2017

Detective Lieutenant

Michigan State Police
01.2002 - 02.2012

Sergeant

Michigan State Police
01.2000 - 01.2002

Detective Trooper

Michigan State Police
01.1998 - 01.1999

Trooper

Michigan State Police
01.1988 - 01.1999

High School Diploma -

WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL