Kenneth Benton
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Retired Senior Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, skilled in firearms training and criminal investigations. Proven track record in managing complex cases, collaborating with law enforcement, and delivering impactful public speaking engagements. Adept at report writing and risk assessment, ensuring successful prosecutions and community safety.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive
Dallas, Texas
08.2002 - 09.2023
- Served as a firearms instructor at the Dallas Division of the ATF, and at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as a guest instructor.
- Served as an on-the-job training (OJT) instructor for new agents.
- Received extensive training in Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners on major cases.
- Represented the agency at public speaking engagements.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Managed confidential informants and undercover agents.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing the results of investigations.
- Participated in joint task forces with other law enforcement agencies.
- Maintained contact with state and federal prosecutors to ensure successful prosecution of cases.
- Obtained and executed search warrants, arrest warrants, and subpoenas to obtain evidence for the resolution of criminal matters.
- Testified in court as an expert witness, presenting evidence and supporting prosecution efforts.
Probation Officer
United States Probation Office
Dallas, TX
04.1996 - 08.2002
- Served as a firearms instructor for the probation office.
- Monitored criminal activity of probationers to ensure compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions.
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and circumstances.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and verify employment status of clients.
- Assessed risk levels for each offender by evaluating factors such as prior criminal history and personal characteristics.
- Investigated alleged violations of probationary orders reported by police officers or victims.
- Testified in probable cause and revocation hearings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-1992
Skills
- Firearms Training
- Criminal investigations
- Report writing
- Risk assessment
- Public speaking
Certification
- Certificate of Graduation from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Firearms Instructor Training Program
Timeline
Senior Special Agent
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive
08.2002 - 09.2023
Probation Officer
United States Probation Office
04.1996 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington
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