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Derrick Grace Sr.

Seffner,FL

Summary

I Joined the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office soon after graduating high school(1986-2014). I served at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for 28 successful years, retiring as Master Detective. I was a member of the United States Secret Service Task Force for 13 years, became federally deputized in 2000, and became the longest serving Task Force member with the Secret Service. I received Dignitary Protection training, Physical Security training, Security Assessments, and White-Collar Crimes from the United States Secret Service. I received Officer Survival Skills training with the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. I coordinated and assisted with dignitary protection of former Presidents, First Ladies, and other Diplomats. Mr. has coordinated and worked multiple security details, as well as personal bodyguard assignments.

I attended the United States Secret Service National Computer Forensic Institute in Hoover, Alabama and became Certified in Computer Forensics, Mobile Forensics, and Network Intrusions. Mr. Grace is a certified user of FTK, Encase, Cellbrite, Lantern, XRY, IEF and several other forensic tools. I was awarded several awards and accommodations from the United States Secret Service for my expertise while serving on their Financial Investigations “Strike Team” and Electronic Crimes Task Force. I am recipient of the “Secret Service Directors Award”. Currently, I am the owner of GPS Protection Services, Grace's Ultimate Gun Store and Grace Private Investigations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Owner

Grace's Ultimate Gun Store
Seffner, FL
01.2022 - Current
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Security Manager

Self Employed/Owner
Tampa, FL
02.2020 - Current
  • Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
  • Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.

Private Investigator

Self/Owner
Tampa, FL
02.2018 - Current
  • Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity.
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.

Code Enforcement Officer

Hillsborough County Code Enforcement
Tampa, FL
03.2016 - 12.2018
  • Enforced compliance with city regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
  • Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems.
  • Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
  • Conducted various field investigations.

Computer Forensic Examiner

Data Specialist Group
Tampa, FL
10.2014 - 01.2015

Conducted Computer and Mobile forensic examinations

Master Detective

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Tampa, FL
11.1996 - 09.2014
  • Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
  • Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
  • Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
  • Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
  • Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tampa Bay Tech High School
Tampa, FL
01.1986

Skills

  • Staff Hiring
  • Inventory Control
  • Business Marketing
  • Financial Planning

Timeline

Store Owner

Grace's Ultimate Gun Store
01.2022 - Current

Security Manager

Self Employed/Owner
02.2020 - Current

Private Investigator

Self/Owner
02.2018 - Current

Code Enforcement Officer

Hillsborough County Code Enforcement
03.2016 - 12.2018

Computer Forensic Examiner

Data Specialist Group
10.2014 - 01.2015

Master Detective

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
11.1996 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

Tampa Bay Tech High School
Derrick Grace Sr.