Stephen Sandford
Floral Park,NY
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Investigator 2
NEW YORK STATE JUSTICE CENTER – Region 4
BRONX, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct investigations into allegations of abuse and/or neglect of individuals with special needs.
- Prepare thorough reports with specific recommendations.
- Investigative work includes interviewing, interrogation, report writing, subpoena issuance, and collection of evidence (documents, cellular phone records, social media accounts/content).
- Active member of the Sex Abuse Response Team (SART).
- Supervise investigators, conduct training and mentor new investigators.
Specialist / Senior Officer
U.S. PROBATION DEPARTMENT - EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK(EDNY)
BROOKLYN, NY
01.1999 - 01.2021
- Duties include the supervision and investigation of individuals convicted of federal crimes.
- 19 years’ experience as a specialized officer including cybercrime, sex offender, financial, and location monitoring investigations.
- Adept in using investigation tools including: CLEAR, Westlaw, Fincen, Equifax, E-Justice, among others.
- Served as a trainer and instructor to new and existing personnel for 20 years.
- 19 years’ experience as the supervised/lead officer is a specialized technical unit of 4 - 8 staff members.
Field Investigator
ALL ISLAND INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
SAYVILLE, NY
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Duties included conducting surveillance of targets, both stationary and mobile.
- Preparation of thorough reports relating to findings.
Security Officer / Investigator
GLOBAL SECURITY SERVICES
FLORAL PARK, NY
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Duties included the physical security of multiple large movie theaters.
- Complete investigations into theft and employee misconduct.
Security Officer
CRAVATH, SWAINE AND MOORE LAW FIRM
NEW YORK, NY
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Duties included physical security and CCTV monitoring of a large multi-floor building.
- Conducted investigations including theft, vendor verification, and in-house incidents.
Probation Officer – Juvenile Division
STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROBATION SYSTEM
PATERSON, NJ
01.1995 - 01.1999
Probation Officer – Adult Division
STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROBATION SYSTEM
FREEHOLD, NJ
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Duties included interviewing defendants and victims of crime to prepare reports.
- Investigation of defendants through criminal records and outside agency collaboration.
- Monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.1992
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Risk assessment
- Investigation management
- Witness interviews
- Report preparation
- Court testimony
- Technology-savvy
- Compliance assessment
- Interrogation tactics
- Interview coordination
- Report writing
- Case documentation
- Supervising investigations
- Interrogation
- Interviewing witnesses
- Risk analysis
Certification
- 2002 – 2006: Chemical Munitions Certified Instructor, U.S. Probation - EDNY
- 2002 – 2005: Armed Response Team certified member, U.S. Probation - EDNY
- 2005 – 2008: Defensive Tactics / Officer Safety Instructor, U.S. Probation – EDNY
- 1999 – present: Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation, John E. Reid and Associates
- 1999 - Present: Maintains DCAS Security Clearance (through 2024)
Accomplishments
- 1998 (October) Exemplary Performance Award (State of New Jersey Superior Court)
Affiliations
- Federal Probation & Pretrial Officers Association and Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
- Member of Organization of NYS Management/Confidential Employees (OMCE)
Timeline
Internal Investigator 2
NEW YORK STATE JUSTICE CENTER – Region 4
01.2021 - Current
Field Investigator
ALL ISLAND INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Security Officer / Investigator
GLOBAL SECURITY SERVICES
01.2008 - 01.2012
Security Officer
CRAVATH, SWAINE AND MOORE LAW FIRM
01.2002 - 01.2004
Specialist / Senior Officer
U.S. PROBATION DEPARTMENT - EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK(EDNY)
01.1999 - 01.2021
Probation Officer – Juvenile Division
STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROBATION SYSTEM
01.1995 - 01.1999
Probation Officer – Adult Division
STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROBATION SYSTEM
01.1993 - 01.1995
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Scranton