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Gary Nash

North Fork,California

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Senior Background Investigator at the State of California Department of Corrections. Expert in case management and risk assessment, successfully leading high-profile investigations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proven ability in crisis intervention and analytical thinking, enhancing operational efficiency and staff performance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Search and Rescue Operator

Madera County Sheriff's Department
Oakhurst, California
03.2020 - Current
  • Provide emergency services to citizens and visitors of Madera County who are lost, stranded or injured.
  • Provide services necessary to rescue such persons and provide them appropriate medical care.

Senior Background Investigator

State of California Department of Corrections
Fresno, California
04.2000 - 04.2025
  • Manage the operations of the Regional Selection Center; personally handle and resolve the most sensitive, high profile issues related to testing or background investigations. Complete an initial review of all background case files assigned to the Regional Selection Center. Conduct a second level review of completed cases to ensure accuracy, spelling/grammar and thoroughness.
  • Plan, organize, and direct staff in the operations of the Regional Selection Center, including the investigation of applicants for peace officer and non-peace officer positions, and the administration of the Department’s testing programs for Correctional Officer and any other classification that may be assigned. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, Department policy and standardization of testing policies/procedures for the assigned classifications, including the physical fitness tests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Case management
  • Data analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Law enforcement procedures
  • Crisis intervention
  • Background investigation
  • Public speaking
  • Project management
  • Analytical thinking

Certification

  • FBI Interrogation and Interview Certification
  • Master Trainer Peace Officer
  • Range Master and Munitions Trainer
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Trainer of Trainers Certified
  • Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Trainer
  • CPR Instructor
  • Leadership Trainer
  • Conflict Resolution Master Trainer

Timeline

Search and Rescue Operator

Madera County Sheriff's Department
03.2020 - Current

Senior Background Investigator

State of California Department of Corrections
04.2000 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice

University of Arizona

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