Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Retirement
Law Enforcement Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Richard Pickowitz

Mount Juliet,TN

Summary

Law Enforcement and Security professional with thorough understanding of implementing and maintaining security protocols. Known for reliability, flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments, and strong focus on collaborative efforts to achieve results. Adept in surveillance, incident response, and conflict resolution, bringing a balanced approach to team alignment and operational efficiency.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

B.B. Legacy Protection
02.2024 - Current

Security - (unarmed) security detail to ensure attendees safety during the BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament - Rancho Mirage, CA.


Additionally, I have conducted armed and unarmed details as assigned.

Investigator

Optimus Optimorum Investigations
02.2024 - Current

Investigation - (armed) high level investigations, radio communication, surveillance, gps tracking, comprehensive interviews and written documentation.

Security Operations

Goldenvoice
04.2023 - Current

Security Operations - (unarmed) security (interior and exterior) detail to ensure concert attendees safety during the music and art festival. '23 - '24 Coachella and Stagecoach, '24 Splash House Music Festival - Palm Springs, CA.

Senior Investigator II

Riverside County District Attorney’s Office
11.2007 - 07.2022
  • Misdemeanor Crimes
  • Felony Crimes
  • Gangs
  • Gang Homicide
  • Homicide
  • Prison Crimes - Training Coordinator
  • Field Training Investigator
  • Dignitary Protection - Threat Assessments
  • Court Operations
  • Internal Hiring & Recruitment Committee
  • Civil (Subpoena Service)
  • Security Detail - Coachella & Stagecoach '10 - '22

Senior Officer

Cathedral City Police Department
01.1997 - 11.2007
  • Patrol
  • Field Training Officer
  • School Resource Officer
  • SWAT Operations
  • Investigation Bureau
  • Crimes against Property - Misdemeanor/Felony
  • Crimes against Persons - Misdemeanor/Felony
  • Homicide
  • Business Alliance
  • Security Detail - Coachella & Stagecoach '98 - '07

Senior Officer

Indio Police Department
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Patrol
  • School Resource Officer

Education

BA - Sociology

University of California, Riverside
01.1990

Diploma -

Indio High School
Indio, CA
01.1985

Skills

  • Leadership: Team leadership, delegation, motivation and decision making
  • Problem Solving: Analytical thinking, critical thinking under pressure and creative problem-solving
  • Communication: Active listening, clear and concise writing and public speaking
  • Adaptability: Flexibility, willingness to learn and get better
  • Collaboration: Teamwork, conflict resolution and negitiation

Retirement

July 6th 2022, a total of 28.8 yrs of (CA) Law enforcement Experience.

Law Enforcement Experience

  • San Bernardino Sheriff Academy (9-month academy) 06/93
  • Indio Police Department, 01/01/94, 11/01/97
  • Cathedral City Police Department, 11/02/97, 01/01/07
  • Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Senior Investigator II, 01/02/07, 07/06/22

Certification

  • Licensed - CALSAGA A. Powers of Arrest B. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness.
  • Licensed - BSIS Certified Course in Firearms Training.
  • Licensed - (CA) Permit for Exposed Firearm - Permit No. FQ2677417 Expiration 10/31/25
  • Licensed - (CA) Guard Registration - Registration No. G6674968 Expiration 03/31/28
  • (CCW) Expiration 07/25
  • (CA) POST Certificates

Timeline

Security Officer

B.B. Legacy Protection
02.2024 - Current

Investigator

Optimus Optimorum Investigations
02.2024 - Current

Security Operations

Goldenvoice
04.2023 - Current

Senior Investigator II

Riverside County District Attorney’s Office
11.2007 - 07.2022

Senior Officer

Cathedral City Police Department
01.1997 - 11.2007

Senior Officer

Indio Police Department
01.1994 - 01.1997

BA - Sociology

University of California, Riverside

Diploma -

Indio High School