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Christopher Bangs

Salem,OR

Summary

Professional investigator with proven track record in uncovering critical information and solving complex cases. Renowned for team collaboration and achieving results while adapting to changing needs. Skilled in surveillance, evidence collection, and maintaining confidentiality.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Investigator

LJK Investigations
01.2025 - Current

Lead investigator on cases ranging from Civil Compromise, to Serious Person(s) Crimes.

Dump Truck Driver

North Santiam Trucking
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Driver / Operator of dump-trucks, both hauling trailers, as well as solo, focusing primary on asphalt and construction jobs throughout the Willamette Valley.
  • Left to work for LJK Investigations.

Driver

Republic Services
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Floater driver, assigned to operate in different areas of business, have been primarily assigned to roll off duties, hauling large dumpsters through Marion, Polk and Benton Counties.

Dispatcher/Customer Service

West Coast Mechanical Contractors
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Answer calls for service and dispatch and schedule technicians.
  • Order parts and route tech’s to various jobs.

Truck Driver Class A

J.R. Simplot Company
02.2022 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for loading of product using forklifts and pallet jacks and the safe and timely delivery of same to nursery businesses throughout the upper Willamette Valley and portions of Washington State, while operating semi-tractor and trailers of various lengths and weights.

Senior Deputy Sheriff

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
01.1997 - 12.2021
  • Served as a Patrol Deputy, Field Training Officer for several years, In charge of running our former Mid Valley Reserve Academy from 2003-2010, Detective, Gang Enforcement Deputy, SWAT Team Operator, School Resource Officer, Neighborhood Liaison, Crime Prevention Unit, Contract Deputy for the cities of Jefferson, Sublimity and the Chemawa Indian School (Federal), as well as, the first deputy tasked with the formation of the East Salem Service District in 2019.
  • Last rotation was assigned to the Judicial Security Unit prior to retiring from Marion County in December of 2021.

Police Officer

Sisters Police Department
07.1992 - 01.1997
  • All areas of general police work.

Education

No Degree - Credit For Prior Learning

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR

Graduated 1993 - Police Work

Oregon Police Academy
Monmouth, OR

No Degree - Class A

Elite Truck School
Hillsboro, OR
02-2022

Skills

  • Law Enforcement
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Driving and Emergency Vehicle Operations
  • Tractor-Trailer
  • Commercial Driving
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Evidence gathering
  • Accident reconstruction
  • Surveillance
  • Fraud investigations
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Records research
  • Interview techniques
  • Undercover operations
  • Report development
  • Fugitive location
  • Stakeouts
  • Covert video recording
  • Missing person cases
  • Witness statements
  • Financial investigations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Digital photography

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CDL
  • Driver's License
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • CDL A
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), A, 11/01/30, OR

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Private Investigator

LJK Investigations
01.2025 - Current

Dump Truck Driver

North Santiam Trucking
07.2024 - 02.2025

Driver

Republic Services
12.2023 - 07.2024

Dispatcher/Customer Service

West Coast Mechanical Contractors
09.2023 - 12.2023

Truck Driver Class A

J.R. Simplot Company
02.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Deputy Sheriff

Marion County Sheriff’s Office
01.1997 - 12.2021

Police Officer

Sisters Police Department
07.1992 - 01.1997

No Degree - Credit For Prior Learning

Chemeketa Community College

Graduated 1993 - Police Work

Oregon Police Academy

No Degree - Class A

Elite Truck School