John Hamilton
Dover,OH
Summary
Motivated investigator eager to apply personal investigating skill set to criminal investigations, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any investigative team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evidence Technician
Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office
New Philadelphia, OH
10.2008 - Current
- Processed items using chemical reagents and other techniques designed to uncover latent prints or other traceable materials.
- Performed evidence collection and documentation according to departmental protocol.
- Photographed crime scenes and collected evidence from various locations.
- Transported hazardous materials safely between laboratories and crime scenes.
- Responded to requests from investigators for specific pieces of evidence or lab results.
- Inspected safety protocols at crime scenes prior to collecting any evidence.
- Organized collected items into proper containers for storage or transport to laboratory facilities.
- Researched case files in order to locate relevant documents related to criminal investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses to obtain pertinent information related to criminal investigations.
- Provided technical assistance during courtroom testimony as needed.
- Created detailed reports of evidence processing activities.
- Maintained accurate records of collected evidence in accordance with legal requirements.
- Assisted with the preparation of court exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Scanned images of physical evidence into digital format for archival purposes.
- Reviewed cases periodically in order to identify potential areas for further investigation.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Used crime scene equipment to identify, collect, forensically examine and preserve physical evidence.
- Identified types of objects used to cause bodily harm.
- Coordinated activities related to crime scene collection, preservation and transportation.
- Examined latent fingerprint evidence using various chemicals.
- Justified findings in court during cross-examinations.
- Kept accurate records of evidence collected at crime scenes.
- Investigated potential connections between suspects and crime scene activity.
- Explained complex criminal and scientific findings in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Operated photographic and video equipment to document evidence of crime scenes.
- Examined crime scenes to obtain evidence for investigations.
- Documented Crime Scenes by taking photographs of scenes.
Education
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate - Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Course
Stark State College
Canton, OH04-2008
High School Diploma -
Tuscarawas Valley High School
Zoarville, OH05-1999
Skills
- Crime Scene Processing
- Forensic analysis
- Evidence collection
- Vehicle Examination
- DNA Sampling
- Photographic documentation
- Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation
- Digital Forensics
- Fingerprint Recovery
- Biological Evidence Handling
- Trace evidence recovery
- Hazardous evidence handling
- Laboratory Testing
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Evidence collection interpretation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written Communication
- Photography
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
- Currently hold position of Detective Sergeant
- Evidence Technician since 2017
- Awarded Life Saving Award in 2012
Certification
- International Association for Identification certified Crime Scene Investigator since 2019
- FAA Part 107 licensed Drone Pilot
- Field Training Officer certified
Timeline
Evidence Technician
Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office
10.2008 - Current
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate - Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Course
Stark State College
High School Diploma -
Tuscarawas Valley High School
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