Effective at writing reports and affidavits, interviewing witnesses and gaining informants by applying persuasive communication skills and understanding of the law. Proven investigator with a self-motivated and flexible style.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective
Summit County Sheriff's Office
07.2019 - Current
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
Police Officer
West Valley Police Department
01.2013 - 07.2019
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Correctional Officer
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office
12.2008 - 01.2013
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2008
Skills
Interview and Interrogation
Taser Instructor
PepperBall Instructor/Armorer
Field Training Officer (FTO)
AR15/16 Armorer
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer
Peer Support Officer
Negotiator
Languages
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Detective
Summit County Sheriff's Office
07.2019 - Current
Police Officer
West Valley Police Department
01.2013 - 07.2019
Correctional Officer
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office
12.2008 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Salt Lake Community College
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