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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
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
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
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
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
10.2014 - 01.2015

Conducted Computer and Mobile forensic examinations

Master Detective

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
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.