Erica Macauda
Staten Island
Summary
Results-oriented retired NYPD Detective Sergeant with a strong background in criminal investigations and evidence management. Known for critical thinking and effective communication, successfully enhancing team knowledge and collaborative efforts in quick paced situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
NYPD
Staten Island, NY
03.2021 - 05.2025
- Supervised individuals, encouraged teamwork and good communication.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively.
- Able to take on leadership roles and designate tasks to team members
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Coordinated training programs enhancing team effectiveness and knowledge retention.
- Managed incident reports, maintained accurate records for legal and operational purposes.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support, motivation, guidance.
Detective
NYPD
Staten Island, NY
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and identify suspects in criminal cases.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies.
- Self initiated cases and maintained case folders.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining investigative findings for legal proceedings.
- Obtained and served search warrants.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Leads Online Investigator
NYPD
Staten Island, NY
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Conducted investigations regarding stolen property, jewelry, and collectibles. Acted as a liaison with the Leads Online Program and second hand dealer businesses enlisted in the program.
- Initiated community and business interactions to help tailor surveillance and security options.
- Made arrests and retrieved stolen items
Police Officer
NYPD
Staten Island, NY
01.2008 - 07.2013
- Helped to identify problems and crimes to create solutions.
- Collaborated with community members to foster trust and enhance crime prevention efforts.
- Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations and providing necessary assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY01.2007
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Focused in fast paced and stressful situations
- Motivated
Certification
- CPR-AED Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-Automated External - 06/11/2024
- Equal Opportunity Training - 04/13/2021
- LGBTQIA+ Diversity
- Sexual Harassment Awareness
- Criminal Investigators Course -
05/22/2015
- Detective Bureau Homicide Investigators - 01/17/2020
- Detective Bureau Interrogators Course - 08/23/2019
- Detective Bureau Special Victims Investigators Course
10/20/2017
- Sergeants Development Course 04/15/2021
Timeline
Sergeant
NYPD
03.2021 - 05.2025
Detective
NYPD
07.2017 - 03.2021
Leads Online Investigator
NYPD
07.2013 - 07.2017
Police Officer
NYPD
01.2008 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Staten Island