Michael Monson
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking former law enforcement professional with expertise in investigations and compliance functions. Most recently stepped away from my career while prioritizing raising our daughter and finishing a master's degree in Cybersecurity, specializing in managing legacy medical devices within health systems. Eager to leverage my investigative background and cybersecurity knowledge to transition into a rewarding role in the cybersecurity field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSA Supervisor, Financial Investigations
Golden 1 Credit Union
2018 - 2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Created and executed training and procedures for supervised staff.
- Conducted high level investigations on accounts held by the financial institution related to the Bank Secrecy Act
- Supervised a group of 12 investigators
- Developed policy for financial investigations
- Completed audits of financial investigations
- Compiled monthly reports for senior management
- Compiled reports related to compliance for audits and examinations
BSA Compliance Specialist II
Golden 1 Credit Union
2017 - 2018
- Monitored account activity for suspicious patterns and activity, conducted suspicious activity report investigations, security footage review, high risk customer/enhanced due diligence reviews, and completed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Served as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization's commitment to regulatory adherence.
- Implemented robust record-keeping systems that ensured accurate documentation was maintained according to regulatory requirements at all times.
- Additionally, as a member of the financial investigation unit with a background in law enforcement, I assisted fraud investigators with fraud cases.
Investigator
Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Conducted an average of 175 criminal defense investigations annually, covering a wide range of allegations related to people, property, assets, and interests.
- Collected and inventoried evidence, interviewed witnesses (including adverse parties), researched applicable regulations for investigations.
- Extracted and analyzed digital evidence from mobile phones.
- Enhanced case management system functionality by recommending improvements based on user experience observations and feedback from investigators.
Police Officer
Minneapolis Police Department
2006 - 2013
- Held various positions during my tenure, including community service officer, background investigations, patrol officer and as a member of a narcotics investigation team.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica College
Utica, New York2019
Certificate - Financial Crime and Compliance Operations -
Utica College
Utica, New York2018
B.S. Law Enforcement -
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN2006
Skills
- Investigations
- Legacy devices
- SIEM management
- Python
- Cyber threats
- Privacy
- Data collection
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
References available upon request
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Reid and Associates Interview and Interrogation
- Minnesota Peace Officer Standings and Training
Timeline
Investigator
Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office
02.2014 - 08.2017
BSA Supervisor, Financial Investigations
Golden 1 Credit Union
2018 - 2019
BSA Compliance Specialist II
Golden 1 Credit Union
2017 - 2018
Police Officer
Minneapolis Police Department
2006 - 2013
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Utica College
Certificate - Financial Crime and Compliance Operations -
Utica College
B.S. Law Enforcement -
Metropolitan State University
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