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Jason Jones

Gilbert,SC

Summary

Senior Investigator with extensive experience at Lexington County Sheriff's Department, excelling in criminal investigations and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing case resolution rates through effective intelligence gathering and data analysis. Passionate about community safety and committed to fostering trust through successful collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Investigator

Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Lexington, SC
09.2021 - Current
  • Led thorough investigations into complex property crimes, including burglaries, motor vehicle thefts, and organized white-collar fraud, resulting in successful case resolutions and increased recovery rates for victims.
  • Collaborated with the other members of LCSD and a diverse team of other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to successfully resolve multiple criminal investigations, enhancing community safety and trust.
  • Supervised and assisted in completing the annual performance evaluations of four criminal investigators, implementing structured feedback methods that led to improved case resolution rates.

Investigator

Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Lexington, SC
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Led thorough investigations into complex property crimes, including burglaries, motor vehicle thefts, and organized white-collar fraud, resulting in successful case resolutions and increased recovery rates for victims.

Traffic Deputy

Lexington County Sheriff's Department
Lexington, SC
10.2007 - 06.2019
  • Enhanced the safety of the motoring public in Lexington County by actively enforcing South Carolina motor vehicle laws, leading to a measurable increase in compliance rates, and fostering a safer community through diligent monitoring of traffic violations such as DUI, reckless driving, and speeding violations.
  • Served from 2013 to 2019 as a key member of a dedicated criminal interdiction unit in Lexington County, South Carolina, strategically targeting interstate criminal activities, leading to multiple arrests and significant disruptions of illegal trafficking operations.
  • As a member of the Lexington County Sheriff's Department's collision reconstruction team, I responded to motor vehicle collisions throughout South Carolina, employing data analysis and evidence collection to significantly enhance investigation accuracy and clarify the circumstances surrounding each incident.
  • As a state-certified traffic safety instructor, I would train other members of the South Carolina law enforcement community on topics such as speed measurement device operation and DUI detection, enhancing their enforcement skills and public safety awareness.

Police Officer

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia, SC
09.2002 - 10.2005
  • Diligently patrolled both within the terminal and exterior areas of the airport, intervening in potential criminal activity on multiple occasions while enhancing safety by conducting regular safety reports and ensuring a visible presence during shifts.

Security Officer / Police Officer

Florence Regional Airport
Florence, SC
09.2000 - 09.2002
  • Diligently patrolled both within the terminal and exterior areas of the airport, intervening in potential criminal activity on multiple occasions while enhancing safety by conducting regular safety reports and ensuring a visible presence during shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Columbia College
Columbia
11-2016

Skills

  • Criminal investigation
  • Report writing
  • Data analysis
  • Case management
  • Team leadership
  • Intelligence gathering
  • Financial crimes investigation
  • Organized crime investigations

Timeline

Senior Investigator

Lexington County Sheriff's Department
09.2021 - Current

Investigator

Lexington County Sheriff's Department
06.2019 - 09.2021

Traffic Deputy

Lexington County Sheriff's Department
10.2007 - 06.2019

Police Officer

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
09.2002 - 10.2005

Security Officer / Police Officer

Florence Regional Airport
09.2000 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Columbia College