James Garrison III
Matawan,NJ
Summary
Skilled Investigator who is adept in conducting thorough investigations and maintaining compliance. Excels in team leadership, ethical judgment, fostering collaboration and enhancing departmental effectiveness. Proficient in interviewing techniques and information gathering. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Reliable and adaptable to learning/applying new skills and committed to team success and organizational growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective (Fraud Investigation Unit)
New Jersey Transit
07.2002 - 08.2024
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Mentored junior Detectives to improve their investigative skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Produced detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Worked undercover operations.
- Managed effective surveillance operations which contributed towards timely apprehension of offenders before further crimes were committed.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures to enhance overall department effectiveness on deterring fraudulent crimes.
- Played a key role in the design and implementation of employee awareness campaigns, raising company-wide understanding of the importance of fraud prevention.
- Contributed to risk assessment efforts by identifying vulnerabilities within existing systems that could be exploited by criminals perpetrating fraud schemes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to resolve complex fraud cases, leading to successful prosecution of offenders.
- Assisted in the recovery of stolen assets by working closely with financial institutions and law enforcement personnel.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies, irregularities and fraudulent activity.
Senior Correctional Officer
New Jersey Department Of Corrections
09.1999 - 07.2002
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Child Support Investigator
Superior Court of New Jersey
06.1998 - 09.1999
- Provided testimony in court hearings when necessary, presenting well-documented evidence to ensure fair judgment on child support matters.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive personal information during all stages of an investigation according to privacy regulations.
- Managed a caseload efficiently, prioritizing high-risk cases that required immediate attention or intervention.
- Collaborated with other departments, such as public assistance and law enforcement agencies, to gather pertinent information and enforce child support orders.
- Ensured timely support payments by tracking down non-custodial parents and establishing paternity when necessary.
Education
Masters - Human Resources Training And Development
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJBachelor’s - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJSkills
Interview techniques
Team leadership skills
Information Gathering
Report Writing
Confidential Investigations
Undercover Investigations
Corruption
Official Misconduct
Risk Assessment
Case Management
Background Investigations
Health Insurance Fraud
Contract Fraud
Records Management
Conflicts of Interests
Ethics and Compliance
EEO Investigations
Financial Crimes
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE, ACE, AMLP) - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Accomplishments
Life Saving Award
Unit Citation Award (x's 5)
Excellent Police Service Award (x's3)
Timeline
Detective (Fraud Investigation Unit)
New Jersey Transit
07.2002 - 08.2024
Senior Correctional Officer
New Jersey Department Of Corrections
09.1999 - 07.2002
Child Support Investigator
Superior Court of New Jersey
06.1998 - 09.1999
Masters - Human Resources Training And Development
Seton Hall University
Bachelor’s - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University