DEVONTE K. MANNING
Roseville,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Field Investigator specializing in compliance investigations and advanced interviewing techniques. Delivers actionable insights while enhancing security measures and upholding regulatory standards through effective collaboration with stakeholders. Skilled in detecting inconsistencies and maintaining confidentiality in high-stakes environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer trainee
Customs and Border Protection
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed foundational federal law enforcement training as a CBP Officer Trainee, mastering immigration and customs enforcement principles, interview techniques, evidence recognition, and officer safety protocols.
- Developed strong foundation in law enforcement operations, directly supporting criminal investigations and advancing mission of Homeland Security Investigations.
- Developed strong skills in observing behavioral indicators, assessing credibility, and applying federal statutes during scenario-based training.
- Maintained detailed documentation and followed structured investigative procedures, demonstrating reliability, discipline, and adherence to DHS standards.
Field Investigator
Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Conducted compliance investigations on policy violations, workplace incidents, and security breaches across multiple sites to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Performed structured interviews, gathered statements, and reviewed documentation to verify facts and determine root causes.
- Utilized surveillance review, incident analysis, and evidence collection to develop findings and support corrective action.
- Maintained detailed investigative reports and preserved sensitive information to uphold organizational integrity and legal compliance.
- Collaborated with management, law enforcement partners, and site leadership to resolve issues, strengthen security posture, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and company requirements.
Field Investigator
Shadow Investigations
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted mobile and static surveillance to document claimant activity, revealing inconsistencies and generating actionable evidence for case evaluations.
- Performed field investigations involving surveillance, background inquiries, and fact-finding assignments to support legal, insurance, and compliance cases.
- Completed detailed interviews, gathered statements, and reviewed records to verify claims and detect potential fraud.
- Prepared clear, accurate reports and video documentation that upheld strict confidentiality and evidentiary integrity to support investigative findings.
- Exercised independence and situational awareness in managing complex cases within dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated the ability to adapt quickly, take on diverse assignments, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality investigative results.
- Recognized for outstanding versatility and performance across multiple investigative functions, including surveillance, interviewing, report writing, and field operations.
- Received award for versatility in various investigative tasks, including surveillance and interviewing.
- Selected for the award based on reliability, initiative, and consistent contributions to complex cases requiring strong judgment, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05-2017
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI11-2013
Skills
- Compliance investigations
- Regulatory knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Incident analysis
- Threat assessment techniques
- Advanced interviewing techniques
- Structured interviewing
- Interviewing skills
- Information corroboration
- High organization
- Document examination
- Attention to detail
- Data organization
- Documentation maintenance
- Confidentiality compliance
- Inconsistency detection
- Interpersonal communication
- Activity documentation
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Collaboration skills
- Integrity maintenance
- Sound judgment application
- Attention to detail
- High organization
Awards
Jack of all Trades Award, Shadow Investigations, Recognized for outstanding versatility and performance across multiple investigative functions, including surveillance, interviewing, report writing, and field operations. Demonstrated the ability to adapt quickly, take on diverse assignments, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality investigative results. Selected for the award based on reliability, initiative, and consistent contributions to complex cases requiring strong judgment, problem-solving, and independent decision-making.
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer trainee
Customs and Border Protection
07.2025 - 12.2025
Field Investigator
Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations
01.2022 - 01.2025
Field Investigator
Shadow Investigations
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
Lake Superior State University
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
Henry Ford College