Kevin Cooper
11520 Marazion Hill Ct, Bakersfield,California
Summary
As a Special Agent I was known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess critical skills in criminal investigations, surveillance techniques, and intelligence gathering. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and adaptability, ensuring successful outcomes in complex situations. Expertise in law enforcement, criminal investigation, and intelligence gathering. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and proficiency in crisis management. Notable impact on previous roles include successful resolution of complex cases through diligent investigative methods and strategic planning.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Consultant
Hurrell Cantrall LLP
Los Angeles, California
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed incident packages and videos to determine staff compliance with departmental policies. Generated a detailed report, highlighting where staff did or did not comply with policies.
Special Agent
Department of Corrections
Bakersfield, CA
06.1997 - 02.2022
- Conducted investigations into criminal and administrative misconduct, including use of force, sexual assault, and drug-related offenses. Generated a detailed report based on case facts.
Special Agent (Retired Annuitant)
Department of Corrections
Bakersfield, CA
07.2012 - 02.2022
- Investigated administrative misconduct specifically related to use of force, EEO policies and other administrative policy infractions. Generated a detailed report based on case facts.
Correctional Lieutenant
Department of Corrections
Delano, CA
07.1995 - 06.1997
- Supervised Custody staff in their daily duties while overseeing the operations of a Facility housing more than fifteen hundred inmates. Conducted inmate administrative hearings and administrative investigations on department employees. Generated a detailed report based on case facts.
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections
Wasco, CA
01.1991 - 07.1995
- Supervised and assisted in alleviating security deficiencies throughout the institution. Conducted criminal and administrative investigations on departmental employees. Generated a detailed report based on case facts.
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections
Avenal, CA
06.1989 - 01.1991
- Assigned to several position, Outside Patrol Sergeant, Watch Sergeant and Program Sergeant supervising both female and male felons.
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
Chino, CA
05.1984 - 06.1989
- Correctional Officer - Supervised and monitored inmates in their daily activities. Training instructor, taught IST classes to all employees. Rangemaster/Chemical Agent instructor, assisted in qualifying custody staff with Departmental weapons.
Education
Rangemaster/Chemical Agent Instructor
Richard A McGee Correctional Training Center
Galt, CA10-1988
Correctional Officer Academy
Richard A McGee Correctional Training Center
Galt, CA05-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Dentistry
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
West Hills College - Coalinga
Coalinga, CASkills
- 39 years with the Department of Correction and Law Enforcement Consultant Conducting Internal Affairs investigation for the last 32 years
- As a Lieutenant, served as Incident Commander reviewing and critiquing institution incident packages
- Investigated PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) and Sexual Assault cases
Certification
- CDCR-EEO/Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Post - Sexual Assault for first Responders
- Post - Interview & Interrogation
- CPOA - Officer Involved Shootings
- CDCR, OIS - Warrant Service/Forced Entry
- CDCR - Prison Rape Elimination Act Investigation
- DOJ - Officer Involved Shooting
- POST - Domestic Violence Investigations
- POST - Homicide Investigation
- CDCR - Rangemaster Proctor
- CDCD - Impact Munition instructor
- POST - Sexual Assault Investigation
- Beretta USA - Armorer Training Program
- POST - Internal Affairs Academy
- POST _ Internal Affairs Investigation
- POST - Advanced Investigation Training
- CDCR - Conflict Management Training
- CDCR - Lieutenants Academy
- CDCR - Advanced Supervision Training
- CDCR - Rangemaster/Chemical Agent Instructor
- CDCR - Training for Trainers
Timeline
Compliance Consultant
Hurrell Cantrall LLP
09.2023 - Current
Special Agent (Retired Annuitant)
Department of Corrections
07.2012 - 02.2022
Special Agent
Department of Corrections
06.1997 - 02.2022
Correctional Lieutenant
Department of Corrections
07.1995 - 06.1997
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections
01.1991 - 07.1995
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections
06.1989 - 01.1991
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
05.1984 - 06.1989
Rangemaster/Chemical Agent Instructor
Richard A McGee Correctional Training Center
Correctional Officer Academy
Richard A McGee Correctional Training Center
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Dentistry
Arizona State University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Sacramento City College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
West Hills College - Coalinga
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