Sarah Charbonneau
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced Bomb Technician and Law Enforcement Detective with over 9 years of communication, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise. Strong leadership skills that foster team collaboration and effective resolution of complex cases and scenarios. A research-oriented professional with expertise in conducting thorough investigations and developing informed strategies.
Committed to continuous education and training in explosive operations and methodologies. Proven ability to apply analytical skills to enhance operational effectiveness. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes. Subject matter expert with extensive experience in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems and reliability through consistent operational support proficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Bomb Technician
DFS - State Bomb Squad
12.2018 - 03.2025
- Lead Bomb Technician tasked with training new bomb technicians.
- Identifies improvised explosive devices, their components, and follows agency protocols for risk assessment and evidence exploitation, and follows agency protocols for bomb disposal operations.
- Develops and promulgates bomb threat awareness and safety programs for public and private organizations.
- Maintains professional and training liaison with other state and local bomb squads, explosives detecting canine units, military explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) units, federal agencies, and professional organizations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced and high stress environments.
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques to neutralize improvised explosive devices.
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques to safely transport unstable explosive materials.
- Maintained explosive reports and monthly logs.
Law Enforcement Detective
DFS - Criminal Investigation Division
01.2016 - 03.2025
- Sworn State Law Enforcement Officer with responsibilities of conducting Origin and Cause investigations of fire, arson, and explosives incidents, as well as other associated crimes (i.e., insurance fraud, homicide, motor vehicle theft etc. in conjunction with local, state, and federal agencies).
- Document scenes via digital photography, detailed diagrams and collecting evidence to get enough information to determine the cause of fires and explosions.
- Conduct interviews, background investigations, and other duties as need for felony criminal investigations.
- Prepare technical fire investigation reports detailing findings of Origin and Cause investigations.
Education
Doctor of Forensic Science - Explosives And Destructive Devices
Oklahoma State University
Tulsa05-2025
Skills
- Investigated multiple post-blast scenes, including ATMs, IEDs, fuel-air, reloading, and vapor explosions
- Works well under pressure; excellent written/verbal communication
- Support investigations by providing expert courtroom testimony
- Conduct disassembly procedures of destructive devices while preserving evidence for investigations
- Provide explosive-related training to state and local law enforcement
- Experienced in bomb disposal policies and protocols
Certification
- FBI Bomb Technician (C4:20)
- IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)
- TEES Certified Explosive Breacher
- UAS Remote Pilot (Part 107)
- U.S. Department of Labor Basic Instructor
AWARDS
- FDOT Crisis Management Award (2024)
Timeline
Lead Bomb Technician
DFS - State Bomb Squad
12.2018 - 03.2025
Law Enforcement Detective
DFS - Criminal Investigation Division
01.2016 - 03.2025
Doctor of Forensic Science - Explosives And Destructive Devices
Oklahoma State University
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