Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Jay Mitchener

Greentown,IN

Summary

As a crime scene investigator, my role is to guide a team with the meticulous processing of various crime scenes, ensuring all facets of the crime scene investigation have been thoroughly completed. I am a dedicated professional with history of meeting and exceeding expectations by utilizing consistent and organized practices. I am trained and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Marion, Indiana
02.2024 - Current
  • Enforced safety regulations to maintain secure environments for Veterans and staff.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.

Police Officer/Detective/Crime Scene Investigator

Marion Police Department
Marion, Indiana
04.2004 - 02.2024
  • Complete thorough and detailed case reports in a timely manner
  • Document crime scenes by means of photography, diagrams, and written reports
  • Identify, photograph, and collect items of evidence such as latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.
  • Created and implemented new filing processes for arrest reports and affidavits for search and arrest warrants.
  • Responsible for managing approximately 15-20 cases on a daily basis.

Senior Airman

United States Air Force
K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan
02.1990 - 02.1994
  • Managed receiving, stocking, storage, and issuance of equipment and supplies
  • Managed item, monetary and inventory controls, and warehousing functions for accountable assets
  • Performed inventories and ensured timely documentation and reporting of discrepancies.
  • Processed and entered approximately 50 requisitions per day into a database and provided proactive customer service.
  • Maintained excellent working relationships with personnel by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices, and shipments.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with numerous executive staff to resolve invoicing and inventory issues.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management With Project Management Focus

Eastern Gateway CC
Youngstown, OH
03.2026

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Organizational Communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • First aid
  • Decision-making
  • Planning and coordination

Accomplishments

    Gulf War Veteran

    City of Marion (IN) Employee of the Month

Certification

  • Certified Police Officer
  • CPR

Additional Information

10-2015

Timeline

Police Officer

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
02.2024 - Current

Police Officer/Detective/Crime Scene Investigator

Marion Police Department
04.2004 - 02.2024

Senior Airman

United States Air Force
02.1990 - 02.1994

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management With Project Management Focus

Eastern Gateway CC