Deshay Dickerson
McDonough,Georgia
Summary
To obtain a challenging position with a reputed agency that will utilize and develop my years of experience in the field. Skills Summary Leadership/Management Crime Analysis Field Experience Teamwork Customer Service Ability to work independently. Law Enforcement Interview and Interrogation Crisis Management Risk Detection Manpower Allocation Windows Operating Systems Operation Planning Interpersonal/Communication Skills Attention to Detail
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Investigator
Witherite Law Group
01.2024 - Current
- Examine physical evidence such as skid marks, debris fields, and points to determine what happened in an accident
- Search for accident videos and coordinate with Crash Production to obtain scene photos, property damage photos and injury photos
- Interview witnesses to gather information and determine whether any laws or regulation were violated
- Review medical reports, autopsy reports, genetic test result, insurance claims and vehicle registration documents to determine liability in a personal injury claim
- Prepare detailed reports that include information about the accident circumstances, finding of facts, conclusions, and recommendations for preventing future similar accidents
- Investigate traffic accidents; initiate proper assistance, including wrecker, ambulances, fire department personnel, and law enforcement
- Assist disabled motorist and aid the removal of abandoned vehicles that obstruct roadway
- Testify as a witness in court.
Fraud and Forgery Investigator
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Conduct investigations into allegation of fraud waste or abuse committed by citizens against other citizens or business
- Review and research evidence and documents to analyze the overall fact pattern of claim and synthesize date into a professional report with recommendations or prosecution
- Prepare and coordinate field assignments to obtain relevant evidence and information
- Manage and prioritize a large and varied case load effectively and efficiently to achieve positive results
- Prepare prosecution packages for court.
Senior Investigator
Clayton County Office of Solicitor General
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Receives and reviews cases for prosecution; maintains case logbook; determines case type or additional charges and if cases are criminal or civil
- Inputs case data into computer to generate cases, queries vehicle registration files and CAD files; search reference files for data
- Provides criminal investigative support; prepares witness lists for trial; prepares reports and case summaries; prepares affidavits for subpoena; obtains certified copies of criminal convictions
- Reviews law enforcement officers’ investigative reports; reviews victim and witness statements; participates in preliminary negotiations with defendants and defense attorneys
- Interview victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers; contacts business to obtain Investigative reports; obtains restitution information for victims
- Reviews preliminary hearings taped, audio tapes and video tapes
- Advises prosecutors on appropriate and available investigative techniques and procedures
- Conducts computer searches for suspects, defendants, and witnesses using automated criminal history databases, credit bureau, and Labor Department information systems; research Georgia Code for laws; research case law
- Testifies in court proceedings; provides counsel to victims and witnesses regarding research Georgia Code for laws; research case law
- Duplicates audio and video tapes
- Arrests and interrogates, under certain circumstances, as prescribed by departmental policy
- Conduct special and internal investigations at the direction of the Solicitor General; conducts and participates in sensitive investigations.
Task Force Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Conduct classified investigations and unclassified investigations
- Conduct fraud and money laundering investigations
- Conduct physical surveillance
- Interview victims and witnesses; surveys, photographs, and sketches crime scene
- Utilizes various investigative tools, resources to obtain information
- Obtains and executes federal arrest and search warrants
- Conduct complex investigation and evidence preparation for prosecution
- Conduct undercover operation
- Top Security Clearance.
Special Agent III
Georgia Department of Revenue
10.2016 - 02.2022
- Conducts investigations to obtain evidence of reported fraud, abuse, or violation of rules, regulations, or statutes, or locate missing persons
- Enforces alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations, state tax, motor fuel tax, motor carrier and motor fuel registration laws, and related work
- Obtains and executes arrest and search warrants and make investigations for distilled spirits licenses pursuant to laws and rules
- Conduct undercover operations to make sure all establishments with an alcohol/tobacco license stays in compliance
- Conduct alcohol and tobacco license investigations and investigate related complaints.
Deputy Sergeant
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Assign, direct and supervise the work of subordinates
- Make quick, effective decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action
- Obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation
- Assemble and analyze facts and evidence and make sound recommendations
- Enforce State and local laws and departmental policies firmly and impartially
- Speak and write effectively
- Establish and maintain effective relationships.
Internal Affairs Investigator
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
02.2011 - 10.2015
- Protection of the Public to ensure the public has the right to expect efficient, fair and impartial public safety services
- Protection of the Agency to inform the public its Sheriff’s Office is honest and fairly investigates and adjudicates all allegations of misconduct against its members
- Protection of Employees against false allegations of misconduct
- Removal of unfit personnel who engage in serious acts of misconduct, or who have demonstrated they are unfit for public safety work
- Correction of procedural problems to improve its efficiency and the efficiency of its personnel
- Criminal background checks; credit reports; drug/alcohol testing; fingerprint checks
- Background and recruiting; Interviews; etc
- Criminal and administrative investigations
- Testify in court hearings.
Master Police/Field Training Officer
DeKalb County Police Department
01.2007 - 02.2011
- Patrolled assigned areas for enforcement of laws through investigation of suspicious conditions, activities or persons and taking appropriate action, followed by jail transportation and complete booking process
- Preserved and analyzed information, evidence and facts as an officer
- Recorded progress of investigation by maintaining informational files on suspects and submitting reports to the appropriate commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants
- Testify in court hearings
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated new officers monthly.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Bauder College
Atlanta, GeorgiaDiploma -
Laurel Park High School
Martinsville, VirginiaUniversity of Phoenix
Atlanta, Georgia07.2014
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Research abilities
- Due diligence
- Risk Assessment
- Legal knowledge
- Investigation Management
- Report Development
- Data review
- Interviewing witnesses
- Interrogation skills
- Social media investigations
- Risk Analysis
- Witness interviews
- Evidence processing
- Continuous Improvement
- Covert investigations
- Money laundering investigations
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Report Preparation
- Resource Management
- Background Checks
- Surveillance techniques
- Undercover Investigations
- Action planning
- Technology-savvy
- Court Testimony
- Compliance Assessment
- Report Generation
- Records Management
- Emergency safety plans
- Undercover operations
- Credit card fraud
- Auto theft
- Video surveillance systems
- Crime Prevention
- Interrogation Tactics
- Insurance fraud
- Crime scene photography
- Top Secret US Government Security Clearance
- Defensive Tactics
- Case Documentation
- Report Writing
- Researching skills
- Courtroom Testimony
- Case Management
- Affidavits
- Evidence analysis
- Interrogation
- Court Procedures
- Crime scene preservation
- Case Report Development
- Evidence control
- Evidence Gathering
- Incident report creation
- Preparing for court
- Criminal Investigations
- Incident Reporting
- Crime scene management
- Evaluating crime scenes
- Criminal law proficiency
- Subpoena management
- Witness interviewing
- Emergency Response
- Criminal activity prevention
Coursework
Georgia Peace Officer Certified, Georgia State Certified Private Detective/Security Guard Instructor, Supervision, Gen- Tax ( ITS), Kronos, Tracker, Gears, Axsis, LInx, TLO, Accurint, Filevine, Lexis Nexis, CVSA – Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Certified, Surveillance, Criminal Investigations, Undercover Drug Investigations, Interview and Investigations, Search Warrant &Affidavit, Secures Technologies(Jail phone calls) Homicide Investigations, Internal Affairs, GCIC/NCIC Certified, Field Training Officer Training TRT-Tactical Response Team Training, Building Clearing Techniques, Active Shooter Training, Crowd Control and Take Down Techniques, Extract and Rescue Training, Natural Disasters Procedures, Taser Certification, DUI Sobriety Training, Criminal Policy and Producers, Sensitivity Training, Defensive Tactic’s, Tactical First Aid, Defensive Driving, Ethical and Cultural Awareness.
Timeline
Case Investigator
Witherite Law Group
01.2024 - Current
Fraud and Forgery Investigator
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
06.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Investigator
Clayton County Office of Solicitor General
02.2022 - 06.2023
Task Force Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
12.2018 - 02.2022
Special Agent III
Georgia Department of Revenue
10.2016 - 02.2022
Deputy Sergeant
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
10.2015 - 10.2016
Internal Affairs Investigator
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
02.2011 - 10.2015
Master Police/Field Training Officer
DeKalb County Police Department
01.2007 - 02.2011
Criminal Justice -
Bauder College
Diploma -
Laurel Park High School
University of Phoenix