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Elizabeth Quillen

Bristol ,TN

Summary

A professional with 22 years of law enforcement and investigative experience, adept in critical thinking and interdepartmental coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration an delivering results. Reliable, adaptable and prepared to meet everchanging and demanding needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Operations Unit Coordinator

Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2015 - Current

* Manages the work activity of a team of Intelligence Specialists, Intelligence Analysts, and Intelligence Officers to support the organizational objectives of the Department.

* Oversees the use of digital investigative solutions, counter unmanned aerial systems technology, and coordinates the strategic implementation of cellular surveillance and interdiction systems.

* Supervises the review and dissemination of security threat information and intelligence while ensuring that appropriate investigative and evaluation techniques are adhered to.

* Ensures that required alerts, notifications, bulletins, reports and updates are submitted in a timely manner.

* Maintains communication with all levels of DOC management, facilities, districts, and units as well as other criminal justice and law enforcement agencies: federal, state and local.

Senior Special Agent

Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2007 - 06.2015

* Investigated allegations of criminal and administrative wrongdoings to include: excessive force, gang and security threat group activity, drug conspiracies, contract fraud and sexual assaults.

* Assessed credibility and authenticity of information and exercised independent judgment to establish evidentiary value.

* Managed crime scenes, collected, evaluated and processed evidence while maintaining chain of custody and evidentiary integrity.

* Wrote thorough reports of investigations that were clear and effectively supported determinations regarding prosecution or other administrative action.

* Collaborated with local, state and federal agencies on investigations and prosecution.

* Gave clear and concise testimony at administrative hearings and in courts of law.

* Responsible for training and evaluating newly hired agents.

* Maintained strong interview and interrogation skills to elicit truthful statements.

Special Agent

Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
09.2005 - 06.2007

* Inspected ABC licensed establishments throughout the year to ensure compliance; conducted follow-up investigations related to falsification of records, money laundering, and tax evasion.

* Conducted criminal investigations in conjunction with ABC-related matters, including illicit drug use or distribution, illegal weapons, gambling and counterfeit activities.

* Conducted regulatory investigations of licensed and unlicensed establishments to enforce Board regulations and criminal activities including sales to underage or intoxicated persons.

* Conducted background investigations to determine the suitability of licensee applicants

Police Officer

Henrico County Police Department
06.2003 - 09.2005

* Responsible for investigating criminal complaints, resolving interpersonal conflicts, and providing public service.

* Developed and maintained rapport with the community and other law enforcement agencies.

* Conducted preliminary criminal investigations.

* Conducted special enforcement activities in high crime areas.

* Conducted traffic enforcement activities and provided first responder services to distressed citizens.

* Provided clear and concise testimony in courts of law.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Radford University
Radford, VA
06-2003

Skills

  • Critical thinking and Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Interdepartmental coordination
  • Software knowledge
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Effective communication
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening

Timeline

Special Operations Unit Coordinator

Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2015 - Current

Senior Special Agent

Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2007 - 06.2015

Special Agent

Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
09.2005 - 06.2007

Police Officer

Henrico County Police Department
06.2003 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Radford University
Elizabeth Quillen