Professional with strong background in investigative work, adept at gathering and analyzing information to uncover key insights. Known for collaborative teamwork and reliability, consistently adapting to evolving requirements to achieve desired outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring thorough and accurate investigations. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Criminal Investigations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator
4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
08.2021 - Current
Follow up on new case information, conduct background checks, initiate/investigate new criminal cases, interview victims, witnesses and suspects, write reports, author search warrants, arrest warrants and probable cause affidavits, serve summonses and subpoenas, collect evidence, manage evidence needed for trials, conduct evidence views for the prosecution and the defense, execute Rule 16 orders, prepare and file felony upgrades for DUI and domestic violence related offenses, fingerprint comparisons for habitual counts, ensure case organization, discover new reports and digital evidence to the defense, assist in an advisory position during trial, transport victims and witnesses for court hearings, serve as a liaison between the District Attorney’s Office and our partner agencies, provide security for the office, the staff, victims and witnesses, conduct surveillance
Currently assigned to the Major Case unit
Experience in the Juvenile Unit and the Special Victim’s Unit
Responsible for grant writing and management
Member of the Arrest Control/Defensive Tactics cadre as an instructor
Training coordinator responsible for training management and reporting to Colorado POST
Member of the Investigators Training cadre for CDAC.
Police Officer
Fountain Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2021
Answer various types of calls for service, create reports, manage case files for misdemeanor and felony arrests, write PC Affidavits, Arrest Warrants and Search Warrants, execute warrants, suspect/victim/witness interviews, crisis intervention, community presentations and community outreach
K9 handler from 2015-2018, RRT Team member from 2014-2019, FTO from 2015-present, DT Instructor from 2014-present
Instructor for the Colorado District Attorney’s Council on DV and Sexual Assault Investigations
Member of the Training Unit Cadre responsible for training calendars, events, schedules, reporting/tracking and training budget
Additional responsibilities include grant writing and management.
Task Force Coordinator
Eastern Colorado Plains Drug Task Force
01.2009 - 01.2014
Investigate narcotic related complaints, undercover detective, Task Force Coordinator responsible for scheduling, budget, equipment and all narcotic related investigations in the 13th Judicial District and in Federal Court
Coordinate responses and investigations with outside agencies including MJCDTF (Air Force), DEA, ATF, HIS and surrounding state level agencies (Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas)
Teach for Colorado DEC and RMHIDTA.
Investigator
Abila Security and Investigations
01.2008 - 01.2009
Investigate civil and criminal complaints, provide surveillance, complete reports for criminal and civil litigation.
Police Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2008
Answer various types of calls for service, create reports, manage case files for misdemeanor and felony arrests, write PC Affidavits, Arrest Warrants and Search Warrants, execute warrants, suspect/victim/witness interviews, crisis intervention, community presentations and community outreach
Gang-Net, ICAC, CIT, Riot Control Team member, VNI Detective, PTO.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration -
University of Phoenix
01.2011
Skills
Detailed report writing
Interview techniques
Research abilities
Due diligence
Legal knowledge
Investigation Management
Defensive Tactics
Court Procedures
Problem-solving abilities
Team Oriented
Certification
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Awareness Training, 01/01/02
Domestic Violence & Stalking: From Threat to Intervention, 01/01/03
Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Street Gangs II, 01/01/03
CSPD Club Drugs Training, 01/01/03
CSPD Mexican ID Training, 01/01/03
Denver Police department Criminal Street Gangs Training, 01/01/03