Mel Carver
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy U.S. Marshal/Criminal Investigator
Department of Justice
Muskogee, OK
11.2020 - Current
- District Sex Offender Coordinator responsible for conducting and assigning investigations involving SORNA violations under the Adam Walsh Act (18 USC §2250).
- Conduct complex surveillance investigations including historical cell site search warrants and technical investigative techniques.
- Plan and execute sex offender compliance operations and fugitive apprehension missions.
- Serve as Witness Security Liaison and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) District Coordinator.
- Maintain collaborative partnerships with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies throughout Oklahoma.
- Review investigative reports and electronic surveillance documentation prior to submission.
- Series: 1811 - Grade: 13
- Hours per week: 50
Deputy U.S. Marshal/Criminal Investigator
Department of Justice
El Dorado, AR
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Deputy in charge of the El Dorado Division responsible for managing arrests, transports, court security coordination, and service of process.
- Maintained daily communication with federal judges, court staff, and law enforcement partners.
- Initiated and conducted federal investigations for violations of sex offender registration laws.
- Assisted in elevating a fugitive case to the US Marshal Service Top 15 Most Wanted List
- Series: 1811 - Grade: 13
- Hours per week: 50
Deputy U.S. Marshal/Criminal Investigator
Department of Justice
El Dorado, AR
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted fugitive apprehension operations and federal criminal investigations.
- Prepared affidavits, complaints, and search warrants for federal prosecutions.
- Developed partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
- Series: 1811 - Grade: 12
- Hours per week: 50
Education
Associate's degree - Liberal Studies
Western New Mexico State University
Silver City, NM12-2016
Skills
- Investigation techniques
- Strong Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptation
Job-related training
- Criminal Investigator Training Program - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
- Customs Special Agent Training Program (FLETC)
- Land Management Police Training Program (FLETC)
- Field Training Officer Certification (FLETC)
- Drug Interdiction School - Desert Snow
- Highway Interdiction School - Drug Enforcement Administration
- Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor
- Drug Recognition Expert Instructor
OVER THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS
- FUGITIVE TASK FORCE AND INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Eastern Oklahoma Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force member.
- Lead investigator on case elevated to USMS Top 15 Most Wanted.
- Coordinated with the Office of International Operations involving a fugitive investigation in Mexico, Chile, and Canada.
- Presented cases before Federal Grand Jury (20+ presentations since FY2021).
- Investigated federal crimes including sex offender registration violations, weapons offenses, and escape violations.
- International extradition of prisoner from Poland.
Timeline
Deputy U.S. Marshal/Criminal Investigator
Department of Justice
11.2020 - Current
Deputy U.S. Marshal/Criminal Investigator
Department of Justice
09.2019 - 11.2020
Deputy U.S. Marshal/Criminal Investigator
Department of Justice
10.2016 - 09.2019
Associate's degree - Liberal Studies
Western New Mexico State University