Philip Smith
Sand Springs,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented Investigator with strong leadership skills and history in security management. Offering exceptional communication skills and network of community resources. Well-versed in assisting law enforcement in cases.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator 3
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
01.2021 - Current
- Investigated claims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving any vulnerable adult.
- Managed constant and complex volume of cases involving everything from caretaker neglect to sexual assault.
- Provided ample evidence to district attorney for all cases substantiated for prosecution.
- Managed team of eight other investigators, assisting them as needed, daily.
- Audited work done in field to assure all allegations are addressed and all necessary evidence collected.
- Interviewed candidates for temporary and permanent hired positions.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees.
- Named worker of the quarter for my team in June 2024.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Maintain professional tone.
- Improved case resolution rates by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing effective interviewing techniques.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Testified in court during guardianship proceedings and trials.
- Boosted productivity by training and guiding eight employees.
Security Officer
T.U.
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Served the student body, president, and fellow officers by patrolling campus.
- Investigated reported thefts, assaults, and vandalism on campus.
- Arrested suspects on campus when probable cause was found to do so, and then handed them over to Tulsa Police Officers.
- Investigated and documented traffic accidents, providing first aide when appropriate.
- Maintained my equipment and physical fitness per department policy.
- Acted as protective detail to visiting VIPs, university staff, and students under threat.
- Acted as traffic control officer, assisting university in moving large amounts of vehicles and members of the public on and off campus during high profile events.
Investigator
Adult Protective Services
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Investigated reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving anyone over the age of 18 deemed vulnerable.
- Directly supervised a team of five investigators.
- Screened and assigned all incoming cases.
- Audited all submitted work for accuracy and completion.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
Education
BS - History
R.S.U.
Claremore01.2011
AS - Psychology
T.C.C.
Tulsa, OK01.2003
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Due diligence
- Research abilities
- Interview techniques
- Ethical and honest
- Report Development
- Investigation Management
- Interviewing witnesses
- Social media investigations
- Witness interviews
- Calm in crisis situations
Certification
- CLEET License - 2017 to 2023
Timeline
Investigator 3
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
01.2021 - Current
Security Officer
T.U.
01.2017 - 01.2021
Investigator
Adult Protective Services
01.2012 - 01.2017
BS - History
R.S.U.
AS - Psychology
T.C.C.
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