Ryan Bonk
Mt. Dora,FL
Summary
Law enforcement and private investigations professional with over 20 years of experience dealing with complex investigations, interviews, interrogations, and managing people of all cultures, ages, and backgrounds. Looking to expand my career and use my expertise to benefit the private sector.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Investigator / Supervisor
Ethos Risk Services
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee a team of 10–15 field investigators to ensure investigative assignments are executed effectively and professionally.
- Receive and respond to field updates from investigators, providing support and direction as needed.
- Review case assignment prior to case start to confirm that all fieldwork aligns with client expectations, legal standards, and internal protocols.
- Conduct covert mobile and stationary surveillance to gather critical evidence in fraud or claim investigations.
- Capture high-quality video and photographic documentation while maintaining discretion and legal compliance.
- Draft comprehensive and detailed investigative reports that clearly outline findings, timelines, and relevant observations.
Deputy Sheriff / Crisis Intervention Team
Orange County Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Crisis intervention team member using specialized police-led, pre-booking responses to divert individuals with mental illness.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, and enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol areas.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Residential Construction Manager
PULTE GROUP, INC
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Schedule residential construction projects in logical steps and budget the time required to meet deadlines.
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
- Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations. Direct and supervise workers.
- Consistently managed over 20 residential constructions projects at the same time.
Police Sergeant / Traffic Homicide Investigator
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2001 - 06.2017
- Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
- Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
- Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
- Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Train staff in proper police work procedures.
- Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN01.2023
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Valencia College
Orlando, FL01.2007
Skills
- Licensed Class 'C' Private Investigator
- Certified Traffic Homicide Investigator
- Licensed Class 'D' Security
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Certified Vehicle Crash Reconstruction
- Advanced Interview and Interrogation
- Certified Crisis Responder
- Leadership and Management
- Surveillance techniques
- Insurance fraud
Timeline
Field Investigator / Supervisor
Ethos Risk Services
06.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff / Crisis Intervention Team
Orange County Sheriff's Office
01.2019 - 07.2023
Residential Construction Manager
PULTE GROUP, INC
07.2017 - 01.2019
Police Sergeant / Traffic Homicide Investigator
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2001 - 06.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Purdue University Global
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Valencia College
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