Guy R. DeCastris Jr.
Punta Gorda,USA
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 35 years of diverse experience in law enforcement, intelligence investigations, interviewing, fraud detection and prevention, and background investigations. Currently holding a Private Investigators Intern License in the state of Florida, demonstrating commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field. Adept at navigating complex situations and delivering results with precision and integrity, contributing to a track record of success in various investigative roles.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Bureau of Compliance - Workers’ Compensation Coverage
State of Florida – Ft. Myers Field Office, FL
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Perform independent investigations on employers, to determine their liability to secure Workers’ Compensation Coverage in the state Florida, per state statutes.
- Perform detailed reviews of a business’ financial records.
- Issue and serve enforcement actions and Stop Work Orders on employers not in compliance.
- Prepare timely, detailed, unbiased written reports and summaries in compliance with state standard operating procedures to document action taken.
- Research individuals using private and public databases as well as the internet to obtain information relevant to each investigation.
DIU Investigations – Desktop Investigator
CoventBridge Group – Jacksonville, FL
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Conduct comprehensive medical canvasses to uncover undisclosed treatment histories for Workmans’ Compensation and Personal Injury insurance claims.
- Contact hospitals, clinics, urgent care facilities, pharmacies, and other medical providers while adhering to all legal and ethical standards. Verify and document medical records, treatments, and provider information for claims investigations.
- Prepare timely, detailed, unbiased written reports and summaries in compliance with corporate standard operating procedures and client service level agreements.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized records of investigative activities and findings. Analyze and report findings to clients in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
- Supported field investigators, who were inquiring on license plates, addresses and other pertinent information while conducting surveillance utilizing TLO and other various sources of information to ensure a successful case outcome.
- Ensured clients expectations and needs were met to the highest standards.
Armed Security & Surveillance Specialist
Weather Tech LLC – Bolingbrook, IL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assistant to Director of Security for the Weather Tech LLC Group. Our team was responsible for the 24-hour day to day security for a campus of seventeen buildings and 3 satellite locations, with assets well into the billions of dollars. Risk management and safety is paramount to our successful mission.
- Work directly with other department managers and directors to ensure safe environment for two thousand employees and retail customers.
- Pre-employment background investigations utilizing OSINT sources.
- Asset protection and customer dispute resolution within a retail environment.
- Monitor video cameras and conduct mobile / foot patrol to ensure campus wide safety.
Deputy Sheriff – Detective / Retired
DuPage County Sheriff – Wheaton, IL
03.1992 - 04.2022
- Law enforcement and investigative duties for a county with a combined population of almost one million residents.
- Assigned to various undercover units, including statewide narcotics unit, vice and intelligence unit gaining experience in resource management, multi-jurisdictional investigations, and networking.
- Conducted thorough crime scene investigations and interviews into reported felonies, misdemeanor and juvenile crimes and incidents, which included homicides, sexual assaults, financial and computer crimes.
- Assigned to multiple undercover units conducting intelligence investigations into narcotics, vice, and organized crime.
- Conducted pre-employment background investigations for prospective employees.
- Assist with multi-jurisdictional investigations, utilized networking to solve cases occurring within multiple jurisdictions.
- Perform independent reviews of facts in preparation and follow-through of investigative assignments.
- Investigative research using OSINT sources, LexisNexis, Accurint, NICB.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
Education
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYPolice Science
University of Illinois
Champaign, ILCriminal Justice
Lewis University
Romeoville, ILSkills
- Independent and team collaboration
- Skilled in OSINT research, LexisNexis - Accurint, TLO
- Strong leadership abilities
- Proficient in data analysis and organization
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Skilled in documentation and report writing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
- Effective problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
Timeline
Bureau of Compliance - Workers’ Compensation Coverage
State of Florida – Ft. Myers Field Office, FL
01.2024 - 04.2025
DIU Investigations – Desktop Investigator
CoventBridge Group – Jacksonville, FL
11.2022 - 01.2024
Armed Security & Surveillance Specialist
Weather Tech LLC – Bolingbrook, IL
04.2022 - 11.2022
Deputy Sheriff – Detective / Retired
DuPage County Sheriff – Wheaton, IL
03.1992 - 04.2022
University of Louisville
Police Science
University of Illinois
Criminal Justice
Lewis University
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