Jose Vargas
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Accomplished Detective with the New York City Police Department, skilled in criminal investigation coordination and evidence control. Proven ability to gather critical information and deliver compelling courtroom testimony. Adept at community policing and building relationships, ensuring effective crime prevention and resolution. Recognized for meticulous report preparation and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Detective
New York City Police Department
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in state and Federal cases.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
Federal Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
1994 - 1998
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Bronx, NY No Degree - Latin American History
Lehman College
Bronx, NYSkills
Controlled tactical operations
Criminal investigation coordination
Evaluating crime scenes
Community policing
Interrogation skills
Collecting evidence
Evidence control
Testifying skills
Collecting statements
Debriefing informants
Affidavits
Interviewing witnesses
Conducting computer checks
Firearms expertise
Preparing for court
Serving search warrants
Judicial procedures knowledge
Interrogation
Witness interviews
Criminal law proficiency
Researching skills
Locating individuals
Event surveillance
Undercover experience
Defensive tactics training
Criminal activity prevention
Undercover operations
Covert surveillance
Report preparation
Report writing
Information gathering
Patience and persistence
Self-defense techniques
Community relations
Courtroom testimony skills
Undercover investigations
Physical fitness
Witness interviewing
Firearms proficiency
Surveillance techniques
Firearms
Conducting investigations
Case report development
Accomplishments
Promote to Detective Second Grade
Letter of Appreciation from the DEA for a joint Narcotics case
Certification
Criminal investigation course
Dignitary Protection course
Surveillance course
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Detective
New York City Police Department
Federal Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
1994 - 1998
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
No Degree - Latin American History
Lehman College