Resourceful investigative professional uses evidence analysis and advanced interviewing techniques to illuminate complex cases. Performs thorough collection procedures for informing accurate investigative direction. Detailed examiner of crime scenes and reports using intense review process to uncover concrete evidence.
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RICHARD JIMENEZ
Woodland,CA
Summary
Overview
32
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Arnold Law Firm
Consultant/ Investigator
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Personal injury consultation/investigations. Analyze and obtain evidence to determine if a case can move forward. Photograph AOI scenes, administrative tasks, travel, contact witnesses, serve subpoenas, neighborhood, and business canvass. communication skills with business professionals, doctors, lawyers and government agencies, meetings with clients and attorney to debrief facts of cases, review video to analyze evidence of potential liability or exposure to the client as well as third parties involvement, Court testimony as needed, attend Independent medical examinations, Communication in Spanish (bilingual) and
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Collaborated with attorneys to analyze client needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Streamlined communication processes for clients, enabling more effective collaboration and decision-making.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements on behalf of clients, securing favorable terms and conditions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case strategies and share insights.
- Developed streamlined processes for project tracking and documentation management.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Security Industry Specialist (SIS)
Off Duty Officer
01.2021 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Armed and unarmed asset protection, asset transport, crowd control at events, foot, and mobile patrols. Customer relations and communication with the community.
- Monitored security operations to ensure adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated incident response and managed communication among team members during emergencies.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and emergency services during critical situations for effective resolution.
- Implemented access control measures, ensuring authorized personnel entry while maintaining a secure environment.
- Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
Vacaville Police Department
Police Officer
07.2001 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Final assignment Patrol Prevention and Intervention of High-Risk youth. Presenter at high schools, middle schools, Solano County agencies, and the community on gangs. Presenter at UCD Master teaching credentials program on gangs 2009-2010.
- Parent Project Facilitator. 2005-2010.
- conducted highly sensitive, critical, confidential, and time-sensitive investigations. employment related complaints, including allegations of policy violations and department climate reviews.
- Assisted in internal investigations of unethical
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, compiling detailed reports for legal proceedings.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations, ensuring public safety and order.
- Engaged with community members to foster trust and promote crime prevention initiatives.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing citations and educating drivers on safe practices.
- Collaborated with local agencies to address neighborhood concerns and enhance community relations.
- Monitored surveillance systems, identifying suspicious activities and preventing potential crimes.
- Provided first aid assistance in emergencies, ensuring immediate care until medical personnel arrived.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to refine law enforcement techniques and improve service delivery.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Conducted numerous investigations of Domestic Violence, sexual assaults, homicides, Fraud, embezzlement, theft, civil matters, Drug distribution, Gang cases, and various types of other crimes that required understanding of Police department policies and California state laws.
Napa Valley Community College Police Academy
Scenario Evaluator
01.2007 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Gang Instructor for LD-38 California Police Officer Standard Training P.O.S.T.
- Administering examinations and assessing student-learning outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance using established assessment tools to ensure academic standards.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop and implement effective evaluation strategies.
- Facilitated feedback sessions with students and instructors to enhance learning outcomes.
- Managed documentation of evaluation results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional guidelines.
- Assisted in the creation of training materials for new evaluators, promoting consistency in assessment processes.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among colleagues by presenting key insights from completed evaluations at internal meetings.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing evaluation frameworks, identifying areas for improvement or adaptation based on changing circumstances or needs.
- Assisted in developing organizational policies and procedures related to evaluation practices, ensuring compliance with California P.O.S.T industry standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of evaluation.
Napa Valley Community College
Academy Instructor
03.2011 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Developed instructional materials for diverse learning styles to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions, fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development to ensure alignment with academic and California P.O.S.T standards.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented course content and enriched student experiences.
- Mentored new instructors by sharing best practices in teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques.
- Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Employed creativity, innovation and willingness to redefine traditional learning spaces.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research findings.
Multiple agencies
Private Investigator
07.1993 - 07.2001
Job overview
- Multiple agencies in various capacities, such as Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor and Field Investigator.
- Conducted thorough surveillance to gather evidence for various cases.
- Interviewed witnesses and subjects to extract relevant information and insights.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings and supporting evidence for legal proceedings.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information throughout investigations.
- Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
- Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of Worker's compensation fraud investigations.
- Uncovered critical evidence by conducting thorough background checks, surveillance, and research for client cases.
- Conducted undercover operations in a medical emergency facility involving theft of schedule II and schedule IV drugs
Education
University of Phoenix
M.S. from Criminal Justice Management and Security
University Overview
Union Institute & University
B.A. from Criminal Justice Management
University Overview
Community College Air Force (CCAF)USAF Travis AFB
Airman Leadership School from Military
10-2015
University Overview
Woodland High School
High School Diploma
University Overview
Skills
- Knowledge of Spanish
- Good Organizational skills
- Team Player
- Issue resolution
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Client rapport
- Continuous improvement
- Cultural awareness
- Integrity and honesty
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved a gang Homicide that occurred in another jurisdiction which led to the apprehension of the prime suspect identified as the shooter in this case.
- My experience and passion for working gang cases led to recognition in the Solano County courts as a gang expert.
Certification
- Basic Post Certification - 2003
- Intermediate Post Certification - 2004
- Advanced Post Certification - 2007
- Academy Instructor Certification - 2011
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Awards
Awards
Live Saving with Valor Medal, lifesaving Medal, Meritorious Action Medal, Medal of Merit, Lifesaving recognition 10/21.Training
Training
- Police Academy 880 hours 2001
- Alco Drager course 8 hours 2002
- Basic Post Certificate 1/23/03
- Emotional Survival for L/E 4 hours 10/08/2003
- Basic Bicycle Patrol 40 hours 8/2003
- Basic SWAT course 80 hours 1/23/2004
- Digital Crimes for 1st Responders 8 hours 03/03/2004
- Clandestine Laboratories 8 hours 05/13/2004
- Intermediate Post Certificate 09/28/2004
- Bicycle Patrol Instructor Course 40 hours 06/11/2004
- Radar Operator Course 30 hours 12/16/2004
- Street Development 8 hours 03/28/2005
- Parolee Contacts-Convicts and Cops 8 hours 01/18/2006
- Advanced Domestic Violence Training 07/11/2007
- Advanced Certificate 12/08/2007
- Police Academy Evaluator 01/07/2007
- Hazardous Materials 1st Responders OP WMD 16 hours 12/06/2008
- AICC Instructor/ Facilitator Post certified 4/2011
- Basic Crisis Investigations 40 hours 5/18/2009
- Strategic Gang Operations 40 hours 09/27/2010
- Field Training School 40 hours 11/2011
- Domestic Violence for Crisis Negotiators 1/17/2012
- Search Warrants Basics for Patrol Officers 08/22/2012.
- CEPTD Specialist 1/27/12
- Criminal Street Gangs & Nuestra Familia 10/16/2014
- Officer & Field Tactics (General) CAL OES 40 hours 10/30/2017
- Certified Examiners course in Truth Verification 40 hours (CVSA) 02/01/2019.
- CVSA update 30 hours 09/28/2021
- Background Investigations Course 40 hrs. 12/22/2022
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS
- Crisis Negotiation Incident Team 2008-2014 / 2017-2021
- Honor Guard Team 2005-2021
- Field Training Officer (FTO) 2011-2013
- Mobile Field Force 2004-2013
- Bike Patrol Team 2003-2013
- Crime Free Multi-Housing Officer 2012-2013
- Youth Services Officer 2005-2010
- Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) 2004-2008
- CVSA Investigator 2019-2021
MILITARY SERVICE
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Air Force
- 349th Security Forces Squadron
- Travis Air Force Base 11/1/2013-2017
- United States Army Reserves
- 481st Heavy Boat Transportation Unit/Engineer Battalion
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO 1991-1999
Timeline
Consultant/ Investigator
Arnold Law Firm
03.2022 - Current
Off Duty Officer
Security Industry Specialist (SIS)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Academy Instructor
Napa Valley Community College
03.2011 - 01.2017
Scenario Evaluator
Napa Valley Community College Police Academy
01.2007 - 12.2017
Police Officer
Vacaville Police Department
07.2001 - 12.2021
Private Investigator
Multiple agencies
07.1993 - 07.2001
Union Institute & University
B.A. from Criminal Justice Management
University of Phoenix
M.S. from Criminal Justice Management and Security
Community College Air Force (CCAF)
Airman Leadership School from Military
Woodland High School
High School Diploma
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