Ezekiel Spence
Jensen Beach,FL
Summary
Proficient in uniform patrol duties with a strong focus on service call management and proactive zone patrols. Specialized in tactical street crimes and undercover narcotics investigations in the Special Investigation Section. Demonstrated leadership capabilities as acting sergeant, driving unit performance and operational success.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Stuart, Fl
09.2014 - 11.2023
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Mentored junior detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in Type and Type cases.
Loss Prevention Investigator
Walmart
Stuart, FL
2012 - 09.2014
- Performed security walks around store to monitor employee and customer activities.
- Analyzed POS data to support employee compliance with procedures and investigate suspicious activity.
- Interviewed employees and suspects and drafted reports to assist law enforcement.
- Streamlined shrink management program and trained Loss Prevention Officers.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Sears
Jensen Beach, FL
2011 - 2012
- Reduced shrinkage rates by regularly reviewing inventory counts and addressing discrepancies promptly and effectively.
- Analyzed store layout for potential vulnerabilities, recommending improvements to reduce opportunities for theft.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations within the store, ensuring customer and employee safety during incidents such as theft or disturbances.
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action where necessary.
Education
No Degree - Homeland Security
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FLHigh School Diploma -
Port St. Lucie High School
Port St Lucie, Florida03.2007
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Information gathering
- Collecting evidence
- Interviewing skills
- Conducting investigations
- Report writing
- Preparing for court
- Incident investigation
- Leading team operations
- Affidavits
- Writing reports
- Personnel training
- Undercover investigations
- Patience and persistence
- Supervising investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Criminal activity prevention
- Undercover operations
- Criminal profiling
- Case reviews
- Stakeout planning
Timeline
Detective
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
09.2014 - 11.2023
Loss Prevention Investigator
Walmart
2012 - 09.2014
Loss Prevention Specialist
Sears
2011 - 2012
No Degree - Homeland Security
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Port St. Lucie High School