MADELINE GRIMES
Amarillo,Tx
Summary
Amarillo native with a desire to serve the community. Committed Crime Analyst with approximately 7 years’ experience at APD. Tenacious and disciplined in representing truth and transparency. Proven willingness to take on any task that supports the team. Experience with collaborating with other units of APD and outside agencies. Eager to learn and self-motivated to perform the job well.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Analyst
Amarillo Police Department
03.2024 - Current
- Attended training sessions related to intelligence gathering and crime analysis techniques.
- Researched emerging threats within the local area that may require a response from law enforcement authorities.
- Identified potential suspects based on evidence analysis.
- Gathered information from public records, databases, surveillance footage, and other sources.
- Developed and distributed intelligence products focused on field operations.
- Shared confidential investigative and intelligence information with different law enforcement agencies to achieve criminal justice goals.
Crime Scene Technician
Amarillo Police Department
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Responded to approximately 123 call outs- 23 homicides. 7 OIS, 10 Child deaths, 14 traffic fatalities, 11 Sudden/Suspicious deaths, 3 Fire deaths, Multiple Search warrant scenes, multiple aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, as well as burglary and robbery calls.
- Completed 504 hours of both online and in person training.
- Attended meetings with investigators and prosecutors involved in criminal cases.
- Documented and photographed physical evidence such as fingerprints, blood stains, tire tracks and footprints.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel to develop investigative leads and lab results.
- Maintained detailed records of all activities, including photographs taken at the scene, reports written and evidence collected.
- Ensured that all evidence was stored properly according to protocol and chain-of-custody regulations.
- Collected DNA samples from suspects or victims when necessary.
- Transported physical evidence to appropriate laboratories for testing and analysis.
- IAI member
- Participated in training sessions on new technologies related to crime scene investigation techniques.
- One of three CSIU members trained in NIBIN entries
- Presented lead CSIU information at Grand Jury
Civilian Investigator
Amarillo Police Dept.
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Conduct investigations of Class C offenses, harassments, and cases with no suspects or leads
- Worked approximately 1,720 cases in the year 2020 and presented 70 to Municipal Court
- Compose and present photo lineups to victims, witnesses and citizens
- Adhered to departmental policies regarding investigations and reporting procedures.
- Work directly with the public and collaborate with other APD departments
- Act as liaison for the Police Dept to outside agencies, as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative activities and results.
Evidence Technician
Amarillo Police Dept.
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Follow proper procedure when receiving/releasing/shipping or destroying Property & Evidence
- Pull eligible money for weekly deposit to General Fund
- Destroy drug evidence once court order is received
- Selected to audit special crimes bins and add locations to spreadsheet.
- Ship evidence to lab for testing, deliver drug evidence to DPS lab for testing
- Selected as liaison for Secret Service and release of counterfeit money.
- Adhered strictly to chain-of-custody regulations when handling sensitive materials.
- Researched case files in order to locate relevant documents related to criminal investigations.
- Responded to requests from investigators for specific pieces of evidence or lab results.
Customer Service Representative
Amarillo National Bank
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Solve an array of customer problems both in person and via telephone
- Collaborate clearly with all departments of ANB to support customer service needs
- Accurate reporting of daily tasks such as Wire Transfers, Certificates of Deposit, new accounts, etc
- Ability to quickly research multiple types of accounts: checking, savings, installment loans, mortgages etc
- Investigate fraud claims and gather correct forms for customer
- Counted large sums of cash without error while taking in deposits or giving cash withdrawals.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
EMT-Paramedic
Boys Ranch EMS
- Inventory vehicle stock and equipment readiness at start of shift
- 24 hour shift with one other partner on duty
- Responsible for medical attention of Boys Ranch staff, children and emergency calls for the surrounding area
- Correctly navigating calls without GPS system
- Perform emergency medical intervention on Emergency calls
- Contact Lifestar for emergency transport when necessary.
Emergency Medical Technician
Amarillo Medical Services
- Efficient navigation to emergency calls all over the city
- Safe transportation of patient and partner
- Teamwork skills while assisting partner
- Precise daily account of all on-board inventory and medications
- Collaborate alongside other first responders such as APD and AFD
- Kept vehicles sanitized, clean and well organized to ensure readiness
- Compose detailed and thorough report for each call.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Court Reporter - Stenography
Arlington Career Institute
Arlington, TX12-2027
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Amarillo College
Amarillo, Tx12-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adept at learning new skills
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self-Motivated
- Precision to detail
- Detailed and accurate reports
- Crime Scene documentation
Timeline
Crime Analyst
Amarillo Police Department
03.2024 - Current
Crime Scene Technician
Amarillo Police Department
06.2021 - 03.2024
Civilian Investigator
Amarillo Police Dept.
11.2019 - 06.2021
Evidence Technician
Amarillo Police Dept.
11.2018 - 11.2019
Customer Service Representative
Amarillo National Bank
09.2015 - 10.2018
EMT-Paramedic
Boys Ranch EMS
Emergency Medical Technician
Amarillo Medical Services
Some College (No Degree) - Court Reporter - Stenography
Arlington Career Institute
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Amarillo College
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