Law enforcement professional with 20+ years of experience. Proficient in handling materials with care and identifying and testing evidence to assist investigations. Accurate and detailed with sound critical thinking skills. An excellent grasp of federal and state laws and court processes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Polygraph Examiner
Ada County Sheriff's Office
11.2012 - Current
Instructed pre-employment polygraph techniques at national and regional polygraph association seminars
Performed 800+ criminal/pre-employment polygraph examinations
Collaborated with local, federal, and wild life law enforcement detectives on criminal investigations
Knowledge of laws and personnel practices as they relate to the administration of the polygraph in the hiring process, criminal cases and internal affairs-type administrative investigations.
Mentored and counseled freshly graduated polygraph examiners
Lead Background Investigator
Ada County Sheriff's Office
09.2008 - Current
Complied detailed written reports of findings and recommendations at the conclusion of 500+ employment background investigations
Communicated effectively with internal and external customers exercising tact and discretion
Performed employee evaluations and compensation planning to ensure operational efficiency and career advancement for managed team of 3 background investigators
Law Enforcement Recruiter
Ada County Sheriff's Office
11.2004 - 09.2008
Mastered the recruitment and onboarding process for job candidates
Maintained database for tracking of applicants, including scheduling interviews and proctoring testing
Recruited, evaluated and hired for 60 different law enforcement career fields for an agency consisting of 800+ employees
Managed community volunteer and student internship programs
Education
Bachelor's Degree Studies - Business/Marketing
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho
Skills
Strong organizational abilities
Law Enforcement
Human Resources
Data interpretation
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Effective communication
Behavioral analysis
Interviewing techniques
Legal compliance
Sample collection
Maintaining confidentiality
Quality control procedures
Certification
2022 IACP Leadership in Police Organizations
2017 Nationally Certified Polygraph Examiner
2015 Idaho Law Foundation CLA
2014 Detecting Deception in Written Statements
2013 Social Network Investigative Techniques
2012 Backster School of Lie Detection
Numerous Interview & Interrogation Courses
American Polygraph Association - Member
Northwest Polygraph Examiners Association - Board Member
Association of Police Polygraphists - Member
2014 Post-Conviction Sex Offender Poly Examiner (TX&ID)
Awards
American Association of Police Polygraphists Region 1 Director’s Award Recipient, ID Attorney General Internet Crimes Against Children Appreciation Letter