Damon K. Thompson
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Highly skilled in physical security and law enforcement operations with background in both military and corporate settings. Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential security risks. Possess strong knowledge of emergency response planning, access control systems, and surveillance technology. Known for contributing to improved safety protocols and fostering secure environments for employees and assets. Possess comprehensive knowledge of law enforcement principles and investigative procedures. Hold a robust track record in solving complex cases using critical thinking, analytical skills, and evidence gathering techniques. Strengths include strong communication skills for interfacing with victims, witnesses, and colleagues. Notable impact in previous roles shown through successful resolution of high-stakes investigations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
Kansas City, MO
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims and suspects.
- Coordinated the collection of physical evidence and conducted background checks on persons.
- Organized and maintained investigative records and files containing confidential data.
- Utilized computer databases to research individuals while adhering to all departmental policies, procedures, laws, regulations and ethical standards while performing duties.
Criminal Investigator
Federal Protective Service (United States Department of Homeland Security)
Kansas City, MO
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Plan and carry out criminal investigations into a wide variety of offenses related to the United States Code, and the Code of Federal Regulations.
- Interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses to ascertain the facts and circumstances relevant to an incident.
- Present investigative results both orally and in writing to the United States Attorney’s Office and/or local prosecutors for determination of prosecutorial merit.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement departments on multi-jurisdictional cases requiring collaboration between agencies.
Inspector (Federal Law Enforcement Security Officer)
Federal Protective Service (United States Department of Homeland Security)
Kansas City, MO
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed armed security guards and maintained a portfolio of federal facilities, including writing post orders and conducting post inspections.
- Regularly planned, conducted, and directed preliminary and comprehensive follow-up criminal and administrative investigations.
- Utilized established qualitative and quantitative methods and procedures during investigations to assess criminal threats.
- Participated in overt and covert surveillance during the course of investigations. Identified criminal trends, patterns, and compiled facts to bring about an investigative conclusion.
Protective Security Officer
VT-SGI / MVM Incorporated / Ree’s Contract Service Incorporated
Kansas City, MO
03.2008 - 05.2015
- Provided physical security for all government-owned and leased facilities.
- Assist and control all emergency and special security services needed, or required.
- Assisted building managers in designing and implementing security countermeasures for events and threats of concern in the facilities I was assigned.
- Proficient in report writing, documenting incidents, and detailing case information.
- Tasked with detecting, preventing, deterring, and assisting with criminal case incidents, medical emergencies, and protesters at or around federal property.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
01.2014
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
01.2013
Associate of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
Johnson County Community College
01.2011
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Surveillance techniques
- Investigative research
- Investigation management
- Database management
- Physical security
- Guard force management
- Physical security audits
- Security policy enforcement
- Security project management
- Emergency management
Training
- Intelligence Liaison Officer Program (2021) Kansas City Missouri Fusion Center (Kansas City, MO)
- Criminal Investigator Training Program (2018) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)
- Uniform Police Training Program and Physical Security Training Program (2015) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)
- Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program (2015) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)
- National Weapons Detection Training Program (2015) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)
- National Weapons Detection Program Instructor (2015) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)
- Advanced Individual Training Program (2015) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)
- United States Air Force Academy
- Graduated from the USAF Security Forces Academy which incorporated a 3.5 month training course that consisted of 559 hours of Security, Law Enforcement, and Nuclear Security training. This training is a (FLETA) Federal Law Enforcement Training Accredited course.
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
10.2022 - Current
Criminal Investigator
Federal Protective Service (United States Department of Homeland Security)
09.2018 - 10.2022
Inspector (Federal Law Enforcement Security Officer)
Federal Protective Service (United States Department of Homeland Security)
05.2015 - 09.2018
Protective Security Officer
VT-SGI / MVM Incorporated / Ree’s Contract Service Incorporated
03.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor’s of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
Johnson County Community College
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