Brandon Switzer
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Senior-level Investigator with experience managing case analysis in law enforcement settings. Adept at partnering with colleagues and other agencies to gather investigative data. Known for excellence in thorough, professional investigations and reporting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Standards Division (PSD) Lead Investigator/Use of Force Review- Sergeant
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office
03.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, fostering cooperation in investigations.
- Investigations performed pertained to ethical, immoral and illegal actions in conjunction to policy violations by law enforcement officers.
Patrol Division- Sergeant
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Duties include field supervision duties of assigned personnel while fostering a learning environment to subordinates.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics Agency
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Performed specialized and technical tasks to support the Sheriff’s department in plain-clothes criminal interdiction, responding to callouts to assist other agencies with the investigation of violations of controlled substances act.
- Investigated felony level violations of state and federal laws concerning narcotics, dangerous drugs, or other controlled substances.
- Made arrests, participated in undercover operations, raids, and surveillances of persons or targeted locations where it is believed the law is violated.
- Conducted undercover drug buys from drug traffickers and submits for lab analysis all drug evidence obtained through undercover operations.
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO) Patrol Deputy
Las Cruces, NM
07.2014 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws and regulations.
- Conduct initial investigations into misdemeanor and felony level crimes.
Third Battalion, Eighth Marines (3/8)
United States Marine Corps
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Duties included conducting training and field operations while supervising a 13 man squad, firearm training, as well as martial arts instruction.
- Mounted and dismounted patrolling, counter insurgency operations (COIN), tactical questioning of persons of interest, management of entry/vehicle control/check points and security operations.
- Training and integration of foreign militaries of skills pertaining, but not limited to war fighting and the care, control and use of firearms while conducting combat operations.
Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion
United States Marine Corps
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Duties included nuclear weapon security route patrolling, quick reaction force (QRF), and mounted/dismounted patrolling of restricted areas.
- Obtained second degree black belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) and became a martial arts instructor.
- Obtained Secret Security Clearance.
DASO Bomb Squad (Explosive Ordinance Disposal- (December 2021-Present)
12.2021 - Current
- The Bomb Squad's primary mission is to handle calls for service that involve such things as bomb threats, suspicious packages, post blast investigations, and the recovery and safe disposal of explosives and military ordnance
- The Bomb Squad is capable of handling incidents from a small pipe bomb to large vehicle bombs
- When needed the bomb squad assists with hazardous material incidents
- Bomb squad members are required to conduct and assist with state, local and federal investigations and gather evidence to support such investigations.
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT)
Las Cruces, NM
04.2015 - 03.2020
- Participated and completed Special Response Team try out and oral board
- Duties included high risk search/arrest warrant service, hostage rescue, felony arrest warrant service, surveillance, barricaded subjects (armed), assisting other divisions/departments with tactical support, and supporting needs of the department.
Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Assessment and Selection
03.2009 - 05.2009
- Selected to attend the assessment and selection process of MARSOC
- Process included a two week assessment of severe physical and mental tests
- Candidates were placed in real world situations and were expected to make correct decisions without benefit of any supervision, leadership or support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Texas At El Paso
05.2024
Professional Certificate - Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Classes Completed
RemoteHigh School Diploma -
Franklin High School
06.2006
Criminal Justice -
El Paso Community College
Skills
- Intelligence gather and dissemination
- Investigation procedures
- Investigation oversight
- Criminal Investigation
- Crime investigation
- Investigation leadership
- Crew Leadership
- Leadership Techniques
- Ethical Leadership
- Policy compliance understanding
- Policy Development
- Writing reports
- Active Listening
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
Timeline
DASO Bomb Squad (Explosive Ordinance Disposal- (December 2021-Present)
12.2021 - Current
Patrol Division- Sergeant
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office
09.2020 - 01.2022
Professional Standards Division (PSD) Lead Investigator/Use of Force Review- Sergeant
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office
03.2020 - Current
Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics Agency
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office
11.2018 - 09.2020
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT)
Las Cruces, NM
04.2015 - 03.2020
Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO) Patrol Deputy
Las Cruces, NM
07.2014 - Current
Third Battalion, Eighth Marines (3/8)
United States Marine Corps
05.2009 - 06.2011
Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Assessment and Selection
03.2009 - 05.2009
Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion
United States Marine Corps
03.2007 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Texas At El Paso
Professional Certificate - Cybersecurity
Google Cybersecurity Classes Completed
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Criminal Justice -
El Paso Community College
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