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Daniel Martinez

Daniel Martinez

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Highly motivated professional with a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. With extensive law enforcement leadership experience, I offer a detail-oriented mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and exceptional time management abilities. I am transitioning into Cybersecurity with a passion for applying my investigative expertise to security challenges, focusing on risk mitigation and process efficiency. Known for adaptability and a proactive approach, I excel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor

Newport Beach Police Department
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee daily operations of the Crime Scene Investigations Unit, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handle complaints, resolve issues, and adjust policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitor workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Increase team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Resolve conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Enhance communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Create successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Enforce rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Implement safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Identify unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Develop staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
  • Streamline operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
  • Evaluate staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Maintain overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Collect, arrange, and input information into database system.
  • Recognize, preserve and collect physical evidence at crime scenes
  • Retrieve video surveillance from homes and businesses for Crimes Against Persons, Fraud, Burglary, and Special Victims detectives
  • Develop and preserve latent fingerprints using various techniques
  • Identify and compare latent fingerprints
  • Measure and diagram accurately; prepare charts, graphs or exhibits for investigation or court presentation
  • Assist Crime Against Persons, Fraud, Burglary, and Sexual Assault detectives in Search Warrants
  • Prepare detailed written field and laboratory reports
  • Testify in court as an expert witness.

Crime Scene Investigator

Newport Beach Police Department
08.2010 - 07.2023
    • Recognize, preserve and collect physical evidence at crime scenes
    • Retrieve video surveillance from homes and businesses for Crimes Against Persons, Fraud, Burglary, and Special Victims detectives
    • Develop and preserve latent fingerprints using various techniques
    • Identify and compare latent fingerprints
    • Measure and diagram accurately; prepare charts, graphs or exhibits for investigation or court presentation
    • Assist Crime Against Persons, Fraud, Burglary, and Sexual Assault detectives in Search Warrants
    • Prepare detailed written field and laboratory reports
    • Testify in court as an expert witness.

Forensic Technician II

Riverside County Sheriff's Department
01.2008 - 08.2010
  • Search for, collect, and preserve evidence at crime scenes for laboratory analysis; photograph crime scenes, collisions, suspects, or evidence
  • Develop and preserve latent fingerprints using various techniques
  • Collect, preserve, and attempt to evaluate or identify evidence such as blood, hair, fibers, cloth, wood, paint, and glass fragments
  • Interview witnesses as to location of evidence and for details in order to compile composite drawings of suspects
  • Use computer software and equipment to prepare and draw crime scene sketches
  • Prepare detailed records; tag, mark, preserve, and store evidence that is collected
  • Study new techniques in forensics; conduct research into the development of new techniques, methods, and equipment
  • Prepare detailed written field and laboratory reports and other correspondence
  • Photograph autopsies of criminal investigations
  • Testify in court as an expert witness in the presentation and verification of collected evidence such as bloodstain interpretation, projectile trajectory, fingerprints, photography, and diagramming
  • Assigned to the Moreno Valley Police Department as their night shift Forensic Technician from October 2009-August 2010.

Education

Masters Degree - Cybersecurity

University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
09.2022 - 08.2024

Masters Degree - Forensic Science

National University
La Jolla, CA
10.2008

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2003

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ - Candidate ID: COMP001022637865 (EXP DATE: 10/18/2027)

Timeline

Crime Scene Investigations Supervisor

Newport Beach Police Department
07.2023 - Current

Masters Degree - Cybersecurity

University of Nevada, Reno
09.2022 - 08.2024

Crime Scene Investigator

Newport Beach Police Department
08.2010 - 07.2023

Forensic Technician II

Riverside County Sheriff's Department
01.2008 - 08.2010

Masters Degree - Forensic Science

National University

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

Texas State University

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