To obtain the position of Senior District Attorney Investigator
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
District Attorney Investigator
SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
09.2021 - Current
Assist attorneys with preparations of cases for prosecution; locate and interview witnesses relative to criminal investigations; serve subpoenas and other legal processes
My current assignment is Independent Investigations Bureau; those responsibilities include investigating and reviewing all officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths, which also include investigating and reviewing all other excessive use of force cases
Patrol Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
03.2021 - 09.2021
Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Special Response Team Negotiator
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 09.2021
Communicate with individuals that are hostage-takers, threatening violence, barricaded subjects, and suicidal subjects
Crisis Intervention Team
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2015 - 09.2021
Aided individuals during mental health crisis that requires various skills of communication
Field Training Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
06.2007 - 09.2021
Trained newly hired police officers participating in the field training program
Background Investigator
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2005 - 09.2021
Conducted thorough investigations for applicants seeking employment with the Berkeley Police Department
Special Victim Unit/Domestic Violence Detective
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2017 - 03.2021
Analyze completed domestic violence police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work was required to be charged by District Attorney's Office
During this time, I was also acting as a sergeant for the unit on various occasions
Patrol Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2004 - 01.2017
Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Defensive Tactics Instructor
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2001 - 01.2010
Planned, organized and supervised physical conditioning of officers for defensive tactics techniques that will maximum their performance
Crowd Management Team
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.1999 - 01.2010
Managed public security for extremely large crowd events and monitor protest occurrences
Barricaded Subject Hostage Negotiation Team Tactical Operator
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2000 - 06.2007
Containment tactical field operator
School Resource Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
09.2001 - 06.2004
Performed duties with administrators, security staff and faculty to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the Berkeley Unified School District
Bicycle Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2000 - 09.2001
Patrol specific areas on foot or bicycle responding promptly to calls for service in the downtown districts
Also promoting good relationships with merchants and the community
Drug Task Force Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.1998 - 01.2000
Investigated narcotics related crimes including drug trafficking and drug possession
Using various techniques such as undercover assignments and surveillance
Patrol Officer
BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT
10.1996 - 01.1998
Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Education
AA - Sociology
CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SAN PABLO, Ca
04.1987
Skills
Databases
CLETS
CRIMS
ARIES
Accurint
Leads Online
eProsecutor
Laserfiche
CalPhoto
Flock Safety
SFPD Mugshot
Investigative databases
Awards
City of Berkeley Proclamation, 10/19, Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Service and Fidelity Award
Ancillary Duties
Special Response Team Negotiator, 01/16, 09/21, Communicate with hostage-takers, threatening violence, barricaded subjects, and suicidal subjects
Crisis Intervention Team Officer, 01/15, 09/21, Aided individuals during a mental health crisis
Field Training Officer, 06/07, 09/21, Trained newly hired police officers