JASMINE BAKER
Summary
Resourceful professional in law enforcement, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in investigative techniques, evidence analysis, and critical thinking. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to succeed in complex investigations and collaborate effectively with teams. Motivational leader with self-directed nature and key strengths in interviewing, scheduling and training. Results-oriented law enforcement and investigation specialist with several years of experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases. Successful investigator bringing strong background in casework to position within robust and professional organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SIU Investigator
ISG
Chicago, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Reviewed case files, documents, evidence, and other materials related to investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and suspects to gain information relevant to investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and findings.
- Analyzed surveillance footage in order to identify suspicious activity.
- Maintained contact with local law enforcement agencies regarding cases being investigated.
- Established contacts within the community that could provide useful information about possible criminal activity.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing tasks and meeting strict deadlines in high-pressure environments.
Background Investigator
Peraton
Chicago, IL, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct fieldwork to obtain all pertinent, required factual information and report it in a non-biased manner in a clear and concise Report of Investigation.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews with the subject of investigation, references (both provided by the subject and those you develop independently), as well as neighbors, coworkers, supervisors, friends, and other associates, as necessary.
- Complete record searches at places of employment, residences, law enforcement agencies, courthouses, and mental health, financial, educational institutions, or other record repositories, as needed.
- Work independently and securely from your home with little day to day supervision.
- Meet government and industry standards for quality, integrity, timeliness and productivity
- Ability to work in a MS Windows based operating environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Investigation Specialist
Photofax
Hampshire, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
Unit Lead Surveillance Trainer,
Digistream Investigations
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity
- Tested trainees on materials to determine levels of understanding and areas requiring further instruction.
- Identified and solved complex problems related to employee training, management and business direction.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
- Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions.
Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates
Chicago, IL
11.2015 - 09.2018
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Complete reports; recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
Sigma Security LLC
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 07.2016
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL05.2018
Armed Security FOID and PERC Certificates Private Investigator License -
Skills
- Interviewing skills
- Report typing proficiency
- Computer skills
- Interviewing witnesses
- Video surveillance systems
- Surveillance techniques
- Background investigations
- Undercover operations
- Evidence collection
- Excellent interviewing capability
- Case management
- Investigative research
- Records research
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Surveillance operations
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Graduated from Digistream investigations Leadership development program.
- Promoted from Surveillance Investigator to Unit Lead Trainer, in less than 12-months
- Led team to achieve a continuing relationship with profitable clients, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Trained over 100 field investigators
Timeline
SIU Investigator
ISG
02.2025 - Current
Background Investigator
Peraton
07.2024 - Current
Investigation Specialist
Photofax
07.2022 - Current
Unit Lead Surveillance Trainer,
Digistream Investigations
09.2018 - 07.2022
Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates
11.2015 - 09.2018
Sigma Security LLC
04.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Olive-Harvey College
Armed Security FOID and PERC Certificates Private Investigator License -
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