Billy Garcia
Greenville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases.
Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people, property crimes and organized crime.
Detective versed in police procedures, criminal law and interrogation tactics. More than 21 years in supervisory law enforcement roles. Results-oriented Investigator with diverse experience in law enforcement settings. Independently handles long-term investigative cases.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Task Force Detective Investigator
Federal Bureau Of Investigations FBI
12.2018 - 01.2024
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Proactively investigated leads/cases
- Responded with little to no notice to threat to life situations and/or national security concerns
- Worked numerous cases to include, counterterrorism, counterintelligence, national security, and criminal
- Coordinated and worked with various agencies to include federal, state, and local level
- Worked independently and in team settings to close leads/cases
- Identified and communicated directly with subjects of interest
- Diffused and de-escalated tense situations
- Made appropriate judgment calls to determine trajectory of leads/cases
- Adeptly organized in balancing several leads/cases at once
- Utilized different federal and state databases to gather intelligence
- Used several investigative techniques to gather intelligence
- Continued to work at Hudson County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau while severing as Task Force Officer for FBI Joint terrorism Task Force Counter Terrorism Squad 3 (CT3)
- Served as liaison between JTTF and HCSO
- Held and maintained Top Secret Clearance while assigned to JTTF
- Assisted TOC West Task Force in Organized Crimes investigations.
SWAT Operator
Hudson County Regional Swat Team
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted/Executed over 100 High Risk warrants with the Regional Swat Team yearly
- Conducted Hostage Rescue Operations with positive outcomes.
- Trainer/instructor for the HCRST and HCSO Swat Teams in tactical movements, room entries, tactical hallway movements.
- Instructor for the HCSO in Active Shooter Tactics for patrol officers and Active Shooter Tactics for Swat Team operations.
- Lead Instructor for the Hudson County Sheriff's Swat.
- Team Leader/Instructor Delta Squad Regional Swat Team.
Sheriff's Detective
Hudson County Sheriff's Office
11.2002 - 01.2024
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served over 100 search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
- Investigated hundreds of complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Drug and gun cases.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Task Force Detective
Hudson County Prosecutor's Office
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Prepared for federal, municipal and county court hearings.
- Examined crimes scenes.
- Taught task force tactics, policies and laws to recently graduated officers.
- Remained composed and poised in physically demanding, high-stress situations and taught others how to remain same level-headed approach.
- Leveraged polished written and verbal communication skills to provide senior leaders with information needed to make strategic tactical decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Affiant to 5 Court Authorized Search and Arrest Warrants.
- Assisted in electronic surveillance (wiretaps) investigations into gang and narcotics activity.
Unites States Marine
United States Marine Corps
08.1988 - 08.1994
- Marine assigned to 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines Weapons Company, 81's Platoon.
- Participated in Operation Desert storm/Desert Shield.
- Meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal and Corporal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christ The King HS
Middle Village, NY06.1988
Skills
- Top Secret US Government Security Clearance
- Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit Training
- Surveillance Techniques
- In-Depth Gang Knowledge
- Undercover Surveillance
- Domestic Terrorism Expertise
- Arrest and Search Warrants
- Fugitive Location and Apprehension
- Background Checks
- Task force experience
Crossfit
Train i crossfit in order to maintain good mental and physical state.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Task Force Detective Investigator
Federal Bureau Of Investigations FBI
12.2018 - 01.2024
SWAT Operator
Hudson County Regional Swat Team
07.2017 - 01.2024
Task Force Detective
Hudson County Prosecutor's Office
01.2009 - 12.2018
Sheriff's Detective
Hudson County Sheriff's Office
11.2002 - 01.2024
Unites States Marine
United States Marine Corps
08.1988 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
Christ The King HS
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