Robert Barnaba
Cleveland,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Deputy Investigator with a proven track record at Harris County Sheriff’s Office, excelling in high-risk warrant execution and fugitive felon transport across the U.S. Expert in crime investigation and public safety, with a knack for building community trust through effective communication and rapport. Demonstrates exceptional emergency response and courtroom testimony skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Deputy Investigator
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Houston, TX
04.1996 - 12.2023
- Patrolled areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues and enforce state laws.
- Executed high risk warrants (murder/aggravated offenses/felony offenses) with tactical team.
- Traveled extensively throughout the United States with the responsibility of transporting fugitive felons back to Harris County for prosecution.
Patrolman
Spring ISD
Spring, TX
09.1991 - 04.1996
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Drafted reports detailing incidents and safety violations.
- Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Education
Basic Peace Officer Certificate - Law Enforcement
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12.1990
Diploma - Standard
Spring Woods High School
Houston, TX05.1985
Skills
- Background Investigations
- Inmate processing
- Crime investigation
- Public Safety
- Public disturbance investigation
- Court Testimony
- Court Proceedings
- Law Enforcement
- Crime Prevention
- Defensive Tactics
- Criminal Investigations
- Prisoner Transport
- Accident investigation
- Arrest procedures
- Physical Fitness
- Emergency Response
- Witness interviewing
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Surveillance
- Incident Response
- Courtroom Testimony
- Interview techniques
- Staff Management
- Emergency Management
- Search and rescue operations
Accomplishments
(2) Life Saving Sheriffs Accommodations
(1) Bravery Sheriff Accomodation
(1) Unit Sheriff Accomodation
Certification
Master Peace Officer License
Timeline
Senior Deputy Investigator
Harris County Sheriff’s Office
04.1996 - 12.2023
Patrolman
Spring ISD
09.1991 - 04.1996
Basic Peace Officer Certificate - Law Enforcement
University of Houston - Downtown
Diploma - Standard
Spring Woods High School