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Stephen Egnatchik

Thousand Oaks,CA

Summary

Seasoned investigative and public safety expert with over 17 years of experience in law enforcement, threat assessment, and interagency crisis response. Proven track record in managing emergency requests, collaborating with U.S. law enforcement, and investigating sensitive content, including child exploitation, narcotics sales, threats and human trafficking. Adept at high-pressure decision-making, and legal and policy interpretation. Demonstrated excellence in coordinating responses to imminent threats, delivering cross-functional training, and leading initiatives that enhance operational protocols and safety outcomes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Advisor

Kelsey Financial
Westlake Village, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated and maintained a growing client base, fostering trust-based relationships and providing tailored investment strategies, mirroring donor stewardship best practices.
  • Conducted strategic outreach to high-net-worth individuals, aligning financial goals with long-term planning, similar to major gift cultivation and solicitation.
  • Led personalized consultations and provided ongoing support, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction and 100 percent retention.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar portfolios with precision, tracking performance metrics and ensuring consistent progress toward client objectives.
  • Launched and grew a new office in Westlake Village, demonstrating initiative, leadership, and alignment with organizational values, key traits in advancing a school’s mission.
  • Utilized CRM and financial platforms to manage client data, maintain records, and document key interactions for performance reporting and strategy adjustment.

Director, Human Trafficking Task Force, Intelligence Unit

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Ventura County, CA
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • Directed the Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force, managing investigations into sex and labor trafficking through undercover operations, surveillance, search warrant execution, asset seizures, social media investigation, and arrests to dismantle trafficking networks.
  • Led educational outreach programs for law enforcement agencies, training officers and businesses on human trafficking, child exploitation, and public safety protocols.
  • Developed public presentation materials and delivered virtual and in-person training sessions to law enforcement and community members.
  • Acted as a liaison between law enforcement and non-governmental agencies, addressing public safety concerns and enhancing interagency communication.
  • Supervised sworn and civilian personnel.

Senior Deputy Investigator, Pharmaceutical Crimes Unit

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Ventura County, CA
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Investigated digital evidence and illicit activities on social media platforms, collaborating with state and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to write policy and create a video to educate the public on the dangers of fentanyl.
  • Testified as an expert witness in numerous cases, providing testimony on investigative methods.
  • Trained and supervised deputy sheriffs and civilian personnel.

Investigator, Narcotics Unit

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Ventura County, CA
11.2014 - 02.2017
  • Managed intelligence-driven investigations targeting trafficking operations linked to narcotics and organized crime.
  • Developed confidential informant networks to collect actionable intelligence on criminal activities.
  • Led high-profile operations involving digital investigations, asset forfeiture, and narcotic sales.
  • Provided expert witness testimony in high-profile cases, supporting successful prosecutions in technology-facilitated crimes.

Deputy Sheriff

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Ventura County, CA
07.2006 - 11.2014
  • Investigated criminal activity, made arrests, wrote investigative reports, and provided expert courtroom testimony.
  • Collaborated with the Ventura County Superior Court presiding judge to develop and deliver training.
  • Served as a Judicial Protection Unit detective, providing threat assessment and executive protection for Ventura County Superior Court judges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

California Lutheran University
05.2010

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Moorpark College
05.2005

Skills

  • Emergency threat assessment
  • High-volume case review
  • Rapid decision-making under pressure
  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Criminal investigations: human trafficking, child exploitation, narcotics, counterterrorism
  • Legal data requests: emergency requests, subpoenas, warrants
  • Public safety liaison
  • Stakeholder engagement and training coordination
  • Policy development for emergency response protocols

Awards

  • Special Services Investigator of the Year, 2019
  • Sheriff’s Excellence Award, 2016
  • Deputy of the Year, 2009

Affiliations

  • Thousand Oaks Little League Team Manager, 2024, 2025
  • Thousand Oaks Girls Softball Coach, 2025

Languages

German
Limited
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Financial Advisor

Kelsey Financial
01.2024 - Current

Director, Human Trafficking Task Force, Intelligence Unit

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 11.2023

Senior Deputy Investigator, Pharmaceutical Crimes Unit

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
02.2017 - 03.2020

Investigator, Narcotics Unit

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
11.2014 - 02.2017

Deputy Sheriff

Ventura County Sheriff's Office
07.2006 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

California Lutheran University

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Moorpark College

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