Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Detective at United States Park Police, excelling in criminal investigations and evidence collection. Proven ability to analyze details and conduct thorough interviews, leading to successful case resolutions. Skilled in report preparation and strategic planning, fostering collaboration across diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Investigator
New Solutions Staffing
District of Columbia, DC
11.2022 - Current
Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
Performed credit and financial background checks by contacting financial institutions and agencies.
Created and submitted reports regarding background investigations, highlighting special findings.
Contacted references by phone and in person to validate information.
Reviewed appropriate records to obtain facts about individuals.
Reviewed gathered information to assess or detect issues.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Reviewed investigative documents including police reports, court records, and other related materials.
Conducted in-depth interviews with subjects, witnesses, and other individuals to obtain information regarding case backgrounds.
Verified subject's identity by collecting and analyzing personal data such as fingerprints, driver's license numbers, social security numbers.
Organized and maintained detailed case files for all investigations conducted.
Detective
United States Park Police-40+ Hours a week
District of Columbia, DC
02.1999 - 10.2022
Investigated and closed a variety of criminal incidents including but not limited to; homicide, suicide, motor vehicle fatalities, shootings, stabbings, and sexual assaults.
Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
Liaised with legal staff, United States Attorney's Office and other federal law enforcement agencies to achieve favorable outcomes.
Experienced in multiple jurisdictions including, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Nevada, and California.
Conducted more than three-hundred (300) applicant background investigations.
Authored new General Qualification Standards for police applicants.
Deployed on two (2) occasions to assist Bureau of Land Management special agents at the Burning Man event.
Deployed on two (2) occasions to assist the US Geological Survey as a Critical Incident Stress Management counselor.
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Adjudicator.
Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
Performed credit and financial background checks by contacting financial institutions and agencies.
Created and submitted reports regarding background investigations, highlighting special findings.
Contacted references by phone and in person to validate information.
Reviewed appropriate records to obtain facts about individuals.
Police Officer
United States Park Police-40+Hours a Week
District of Columbia, DC
10.1993 - 02.1999
Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
Conducted high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports, and testified in more than one-hundred courtroom hearings.
Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust.
Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and notifying additional authorities as necessary.
Performed comprehensive searches of people and property to identify controlled substances or contraband.
Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
Executed search warrants, affidavits and other legal documents.
Education
Background Investigations
Police Applicant Background Investigations
Pro First Training
11-2024
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Resource Protection
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018
Conference
National Victims Of Crime
Orlando, FL
07.2018
Criminal Investigations
Advanced Homicide School
Jacksonville, FL
06.2017
Background Investigation
Police Applicant Background Investigations
Jacksonville, FL
05.2017
Peer Support Program
United States Park Police
District Of Columbia
2012
Kinesic Interview And Interrogation 1 & 2
Public Agency Training Council
Las Vegas, NV
2010
VIN Cloning And Motor Vehicle Title Fraud
National White Collar Crime Center
Baltimore, MD
2010
Advanced Interview And Interrogation
Reid And Associates
District Of Columbia
2002
Criminal Investigations School
Prince George's County Police Department
Landover, Maryland
04.2001
Criminal Investigations
MPDC Homicide School
District Of Columbia
1999
Uniformed Police Training Program
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
KinesicInvestigatorGlynco, Georgia
02.1994
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.1989
Skills
Interviewing witnesses
Debriefing informants
Serving search warrants
Judicial procedures knowledge
Report preparation
Criminal investigation coordination
Interrogation skills
Event surveillance
Evidence collection
Analyzing details
Applicant background investigations
DC Notary Public
Business Management
Marketing tactics
Partnership Development
Strategic Planning
Affiliations
Recipient of the United States Park Police Award of Merit (Second Highest Department Award) for saving a law enforcement officer from armed subject.
Recipient of two (2) lifesaving Awards
Recipient of Outstanding Police Service Certificate (Washington Navy Yard Shooting)
Recipient of two (2) United States Attorney's Office awards for public service
Recipient of Fraternal Order of Police Combat Award
Recipient of multiple other awards for public service and commendations for exceptional police service