Richard Schwerthoffer
Freehold,New Jersey
Summary
Recently retired Detective and FBI Special Officer thriving in high stress environments requiring excellent decision-making skills and calm demeanor. Proven leadership in operations management, strategic planning, and team supervision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Federal Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Awarded the honor of maintaining dual-employment with the Borough as well as the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations as Special Federal Officer due to exemplary performance as Detective
- Played an integral part in the success of several covert operations, such as the highly publicized" Surf's Up"
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends and techniques in law enforcement.
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify patterns, threats, and potential criminal entities.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations on investigation findings for law enforcement and judicial entities.
Detective
Freehold Borough
Freehold, New Jersey
01.2012 - 01.2024
- One of only two selected for the highly desired role as Detective for the Freehold Boro Police Department
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in community.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to subordinates
- Delivered maximum levels of accuracy when conducting stationary and mobile surveillance on investigatory individuals.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
Narcotics Officer
Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Selected for the highly exclusive Monmouth County Prosecutor's Narcotics Strike Force
- Acted as a crucial team member to successfully complete missions such as "Justice Served" and "Snowball"
- Developed sources within the community to identify persons involved in drug trafficking activities.
- Performed undercover investigations of illegal drug activity, including purchasing narcotics from suspected dealers.
Patrolman
Freehold Borough
Freehold, New Jersey
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Served Freehold Borough as a Patrolman from 2001 thru 2012.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance as needed.
- Maintained order at public events such as parades or demonstrations.
- Educated the public through presentations at schools or community centers.
- Displayed professional conduct both on duty and off duty in public settings.
- Developed contacts within the community to gain intelligence information.
- Worked with the DEA as part of an undercover operation in 2009.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freehold Township High School
06.1985
College Credits -
Brookdale Community College
Skills
- Public safety & security
- Communication skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Computer literacy
- Documentation
- Interviewing
- Crime scene processing
- Law Enforcement
- Body language expert
- Firearms proficiency
- Surveillance equipment use
- Threat Assessment
- Undercover operations
Accomplishments
Named Officer of the Month several times over the course of the career
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Federal Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation
01.2021 - 01.2024
Narcotics Officer
Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
01.2016 - 01.2017
Detective
Freehold Borough
01.2012 - 01.2024
Patrolman
Freehold Borough
01.2001 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Freehold Township High School
College Credits -
Brookdale Community College
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