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Benjamin Richardson

Criminal And Regulatory Investigator
Gilbert,United States

Summary

Experienced Criminal and Regulatory investigator with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal and regulatory cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Vast experience gathering evidence through interviews and interrogation, writing investigative reports, preparing cases for prosecution, coordinating with prosecutors, and testifying in court. Trained investigators and Special Agents in firearms, evidence collection, and firearms trafficking investigations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Operations Officer/Intel Specialist/Investigator

Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms (ATF)
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2008 - Current
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
  • Served as administrator for Division undercover program, confidential informant program, OSHA program, keys, access cards, vehicle registrations, and site security.

Special Agent

Arizona Attorny General's Office
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2001 - 01.2008
  • Prepared reports, kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork.
  • Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
  • Supervised team of special agents carrying out law enforcement activities.
  • Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
  • Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
  • Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations.

Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
Merrillville, Indiana
01.1991 - 04.2000
  • Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations.
  • Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
  • Prepared reports, kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork.
  • Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to conduct investigations and prepare cases for adjudication.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
  • Created and filed reports on investigative activities.
  • Managed multiple active investigations simultaneously.
  • Participated as S.W.A.T. member

Probation Officer

Maricopa County Adult Probation
Glendale, Arizona
06.1988 - 01.1991
  • Supervised a caseload of over 80 probationers sentenced for violent crimes and drug offenses.
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
  • Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
  • Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Northern Arizona Untiversity
Flagstaff, AZ
09.1981 - 05.1986

Skills

Law enforcement experience

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop evidentiary and case management tracking spreadsheets.
  • Successfully recruited and developed confidential informants which led to prosecutions after all other leads had been exhausted.
  • Collaborated with team of local and federal officers in the development of a Fugitive Apprehension task force that arressted over 500 wanted felons.

Interests

Personal Trainer

Extreme Hiking

Public Speaking

Chaplain

Timeline

Senior Operations Officer/Intel Specialist/Investigator

Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms (ATF)
01.2008 - Current

Special Agent

Arizona Attorny General's Office
04.2001 - 01.2008

Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
01.1991 - 04.2000

Probation Officer

Maricopa County Adult Probation
06.1988 - 01.1991

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Northern Arizona Untiversity
09.1981 - 05.1986
Benjamin RichardsonCriminal And Regulatory Investigator