Miguel Zuniga
Law Enforcement
San Antonio,USA
Summary
I am an ambitious and experienced investigator and trainer with over 30 years of Law Enforcement experience. Throughout my career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and other organizations, I have worked in the capacity of Investigator, Supervisor, Emergency Preparedness/Response Officer and Firearms Instructor. I excel in conducting background investigations, criminal investigations, interviews, and reviewing evidence to make very reliable decisions and judgments based on clear and concise information. I am also proficient in providing training in Investigative skills, firearms and weapons retention skills and techniques.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Driver
Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
San Antonio, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained high degree of situational awareness to minimize risk of hazardous encounters.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
- Drove and navigated emergency vehicles and Medical Transplant teams and made numerous weekday stops providing safety and security to all staff.
- Delivered transplant samples and organs to Hospitals and medical facilities in a professional and timely manner.
Weapons Instructor
Linxx Global Solutions
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Conducted training on safe and effective use of various weapons.
- Reviewed personnel, recorded performance reports and addressed associated concerns.
- Controlled munitions inventory storage and distribution.
- Supervised and instructed Navy Security Forces by planning daily operations and directing fire support.
- Enforced safety protocols, procedures and regulations when overseeing training with live fire weapons and Active shooter scenarios.
- Attended emergency situations and directed team of first responders to designated areas.
- Orchestrated development and testing of new weapons and equipment.
- Coordinated with instructors to deliver training in accordance to government approved curriculums.
Transportation Supervisor and Investigator
Geo Group Inc
San Antonio, TX
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Verified that drivers maintained required professional competences, licenses and safety knowledge.
- Monitored daily operations and performed safety audits to check that staff followed administrative policies and regulations.
- Achieved and maintained compliance with DOT standards through accurate maintenance of driver, permit and equipment records.
- Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of 16 transportation employees.
- Reviewed and verified records related to labor hours, delivery times and inventory levels.
- Coordinated subordinate staff and developed effective transport routes and schedules to facilitate transportation of 12 units daily.
- Reported results of investigations with written observations and photographs, and produced final reports.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
- Shortened criminal investigation lead time, executing operational protocol for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Led department's domestic violence intervention training.
Special Investigative Supervisor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Denver, CO
02.1991 - 03.2019
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Investigated felony-level drug and homicide crimes in support of U.S. attorney prosecution cases.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies to investigate and solve crimes.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
- Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
- Conducted background investigations for personnel security clearances.
- Launched undercover operations to better observe and obtain information on suspects.
- Eliminated process discrepancies by accurately investigating organized crime, homicide, fraud and other major crime cases while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
Education
Peace Officer Certification - Criminal Justice
03.1988
High School Diploma -
06.1987
Skills
- Ability to communicate and interact with a variety of personalities
- Ability to interpret complex written/oral communication, documents, and instructions Ability to make and implement decisions without assistance
- Ability to conduct investigations and interpret findings
- Ability to give instructions in a manner that provides teamwork and a cooperative spirit Ability to maintain high tolerance to mental stress
- Ability to understand and conduct moderately complex oral and written instructions Ability to work in varying climatic conditions
- Proven proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and software related to report writing, employee scheduling and information submission to the DOJ GOV LAN systems and GEONET
- Good Working knowledge with computers and the necessary software typically used for investigations and reports ie, Word, and limited ICD coding
- Trainer Instructor Skills
- Research analysis Skills
- Training and Leadership
- Interview techniques
- Interpersonal communication
- Instructor Certified Weapons Operations and safe handling
- Report writing
- Threat and risk management assessment
- Standards/Procedures Compliance
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Federal and State laws, regulations, and Penal Codes
- Witness Protection and Transportation
- Surveillance techniques
- Stress management
Training
- Federal Bureau of Prisons and GEO GROUP Trainer, Core Correctional practices, Training for Trainers
- Federal Bureau of Prisons and GEO GROUP OPR trained and Certified Investigator.
- Certified Weapons Instructor Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and NRA “Class C” Chauffeurs Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement
- Eighty (80) hours of verified and certified driver’s training from FLETC and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and trained as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation
- Maintained Secret Security Clearance within the last 18 months. Passed Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol test.
- Supervisor, investigator. Background investigator with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and GEO group
- Completed an approved training program resulting in a certification of satisfactory completion in Corrections, Law Enforcement, and the Military.
- Completed necessary training as defined by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Current certification in CPR, First Aid, Tactical Critical Care, Defensive Tactics and Firearms.
Timeline
Security Driver - Nationwide Organ Recovery Alliance
12.2021 - Current
Weapons Instructor - Linxx Global Solutions
02.2020 - 10.2021
Transportation Supervisor and Investigator - Geo Group Inc
04.2019 - 02.2020
Special Investigative Supervisor - Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.1991 - 03.2019
Corpus Christi State University - Peace Officer Certification, Criminal Justice
Banquete High School - High School Diploma,
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