James Hunter
Bartlesville,Oklahoma
Summary
I currently supervise Criminal Investigations staff conducting criminal and administrative investigations related to correctional facilities and operations. Fifteen Agents, Two Agents in Charge, three Admin Assistants. I ensure investigations are completed correctly and to our standards to meet the needs of the organization while meeting the needs of my staff to ensure they are able to complete their duties.
I have more than twenty years of experience working in law enforcement with fifteen years of that time dedicated to criminal investigations and supervising criminal investigations. I am proficient and experienced in crime scene processing, interviewing witnesses and suspects, report preparation and courtroom testimony.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Agent in Charge, Investigations
Okla. Dept. Of Corrections, Inspector General
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced case resolution rates by streamlining investigative processes and implementing efficient strategies.
- Implemented policies that supported ethical investigation practices, reinforcing a culture of integrity within the department.
- Evaluated team performance regularly to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback for individual development.
- Strengthened case documentation by improving data management systems and enforcing report-writing standards among staff members.
- Led debriefing sessions after major investigations to review successes and areas for improvement, enabling continuous refinement of investigative methods.
- Balanced competing priorities effectively by managing caseloads strategically across the team's resources.
- Mentored junior investigators, providing guidance on best practices and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Maintained open communication channels with external partners such as prosecutors and judges, facilitating efficient case progression through the judicial system.
- Conducted thorough criminal investigations, resulting in successful apprehensions of suspects and increased prosecution rates.
- Managed high-profile cases with professionalism, ensuring thorough analysis and effective resource allocation.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
Agent in Charge, Investigations East
Okla. Department Of Corrections, Investigations
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Mentored junior investigators, providing guidance on best practices and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Improved inter-departmental collaboration for complex cases, fostering a team-based approach to investigations.
- Maintained open communication channels with external partners such as prosecutors and judges, facilitating efficient case progression through the judicial system.
- Evaluated team performance regularly to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback for individual development.
- Balanced competing priorities effectively by managing caseloads strategically across the team's resources.
- Enhanced case resolution rates by streamlining investigative processes and implementing efficient strategies.
- Implemented policies that supported ethical investigation practices, reinforcing a culture of integrity within the department.
- Led debriefing sessions after major investigations to review successes and areas for improvement, enabling continuous refinement of investigative methods.
- Strengthened case documentation by improving data management systems and enforcing report-writing standards among staff members.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Conducted appraisals of unit detectives.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
Fugitive Apprehension Agent III
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections, IG
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Developed actionable leads through diligent suspect interrogations, resulting in breakthroughs on high-profile cases.
- Provided expert testimony during legal proceedings, contributing to successful prosecution of offenders in numerous cases.
- Gathered crucial evidence by executing search warrants and processing crime scenes meticulously.
- Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing high-risk situations to protect public safety effectively.
- Mentored junior investigators, sharing best practices for successful case management and evidence collection.
Criminal Investigator
Osage County Sheriff's Office
07.2006 - 08.2018
- Presented evidence at criminal trials
- Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities
- Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Wrote training curriculum, taught other officers on a wide range of law enforcement functions
- Drug Recognition Expert and Instructor, SFST Instructor, ARIDE Instructor.
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Developed actionable leads through diligent suspect interrogations, resulting in breakthroughs on high-profile cases.
- Provided expert testimony during legal proceedings, contributing to successful prosecution of offenders in numerous cases.
- Reviewed unsolved cases regularly to identify possible links or patterns that may have been overlooked initially.
- Managed caseload efficiently while prioritizing high-risk situations to protect public safety effectively.
Sheriff's Deputy
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
04.2005 - 06.2006
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area
- Removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as a witness under oath in court.
Reserve Deputy
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
10.2003 - 09.2005
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Police Officer
Quinton Police Department
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Booked suspects and processed mug shots and fingerprints
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Police Officer
Barnsdall Police Department
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Dispatcher/Jailer
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Maintained the custody and control of 45 inmates housed in maximum security unit
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Dispatcher/Jailer
Checotah Police Department
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Maintained the custody and control of 3-10 inmates housed in maximum security unit
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Leadership
Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, KS11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson, Kansas10.2020
Skills
- Major Crime Scene Processing Training and Experience as team member and as scene commander
- Shooting scene reconstruction
- Death scene investigation
- Search warrant preparation and service
- Intelligence gathering training and experience in interviewing, surveillance of subjects, and web-based open source gathering methods
- Extensive experience in court room testimony both bench and jury trial
- Extensive report preparation and case management
- Extensive experience interviewing witnesses, informants, suspects, and interrogation of suspects
Law enforcement practices
Crisis Management
Evidence analysis
Crime Scene Processing
Detailed report writing
Case Documentation
Evidence Gathering
Interrogation skills
Collecting evidence
Preparing for court
Witness interviews
Supervising investigations
Interviewing witnesses
Courtroom Testimony
Crime scene management
Background Checks
Interrogation
Criminal law proficiency
Case Management
Certification
Oklahoma Basic Police Officer Certification, 2006, Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, Ada, Oklahoma
Advancedtraining
- Oklahoma Criminal Investigation Academy Class #51
- Oklahoma Narcotics Investigators Academy, 2012
- Interviews & Interrogations 1 & 2
- Shooting Scene Reconstruction
- Numerous hours of Crime Scene and Evidence Collection Training
- Search Warrant Preparation Training and Experience
- Intelligence Collection Training in Interviewing subjects, Surveillance, and Internet Based Methods
- Internet Protocol Camera Building, Deployment, and Utilization Training
- Computer Networking Training
- Computer Forensic Evidence Searching for Evidence and Intelligence Training
- Basic and Advanced Instructor Certification/Training
Timeline
Resident Agent in Charge, Investigations
Okla. Dept. Of Corrections, Inspector General
03.2023 - Current
Agent in Charge, Investigations East
Okla. Department Of Corrections, Investigations
10.2019 - 03.2023
Fugitive Apprehension Agent III
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections, IG
09.2018 - 10.2019
Criminal Investigator
Osage County Sheriff's Office
07.2006 - 08.2018
Police Officer
Quinton Police Department
05.2005 - 08.2005
Sheriff's Deputy
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
04.2005 - 06.2006
Police Officer
Barnsdall Police Department
06.2004 - 12.2004
Reserve Deputy
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
10.2003 - 09.2005
Dispatcher/Jailer
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
09.2003 - 06.2004
Dispatcher/Jailer
Checotah Police Department
01.2001 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Strategic Leadership
Central Christian College of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Central Christian College of Kansas
Oklahoma Basic Police Officer Certification, 2006, Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, Ada, Oklahoma
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