Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards And Commendations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Steven Thomas

Steven Thomas

West Palm Beach

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Riviera Beach Police Department, excelling in criminal investigation and case management. Proven track record in leading teams and collaborating with agencies to solve complex cases. Skilled in report generation and interrogation techniques, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication throughout investigations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detective Bureau Major

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
10.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw case files and maintained organized documentation throughout investigations.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.

SWAT Team Member

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
01.2005 - Current
  • I began as a SWAT team member in 2000 and ascended to my current position as the SWAT commander for the Riviera Beach Police Department.

General Training & Firearms Instructor

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
01.2005 - Current
  • I started my training career as an FTO, and eventually became the lead instructor for the Riviera Beach Police Department.

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Various Funeral Homes
01.1998 - Current
  • I became a licensed funeral director and embalmer after excelling through mortuary science school at Miami Dade College.
  • I was involved in all facets of Funeral Service throughout my career.

Support Services Major

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
04.2017 - 09.2024
  • I was responsible for higher-level supervision of the Support Services Division of the Police Department.

Support Service Captain

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • I was responsible for direct oversight of the Support Services Division of the Police Department.

Road Patrol Supervisor Sergeant

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Conducted training sessions on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
  • Responded to calls for service in order to assess situations and provide assistance when needed.
  • Supervised patrol units through their daily operations.

Precision Rifle Team Member

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Attended Basic Sniper School at The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department as well as the Basic FBI Sniper School

Patrol Officer

Riviera Beach Police Department
Riviera Beach
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Responded to incidents and emergencies promptly and effectively.
  • Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity and maintain order.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Administration

Barry University
09.2021

Law Enforcement Academy -

Palm Beach State College
01.2003

Associate of Science - Funeral Services

Miami-Dade College
06.1998

Skills

  • Case management
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Criminal investigation
  • Report generation
  • Law enforcement collaboration

Certification

  • Field Force Commander Training, 01/15
  • Field Training Officer Program Coordinator, 01/15
  • Survival Shooting Instructor, 01/15
  • Introductory Seminar for Law Enforcement Executives, 01/14
  • Active Shooter Threat Instructor Certification, 01/12
  • Vehicle Operations Instructor, 01/12
  • Less Lethal Munitions Instructor, 01/12
  • Department of Homeland Security Police Pursuit Policy, 01/11
  • SWAT Team Leader Development, 01/11
  • Issues for Managers & Supervisors, 01/10
  • Use & Control of Confidential Informants, 01/10
  • Glock Armorer Certification, 01/07
  • CMS Firearms Instructor, 01/07
  • Line Supervision, 01/07
  • Leadership Training for New Supervisors, 01/07
  • Tactical Rifle Instructor, 01/06
  • Advanced Training CMS FTO, 01/06
  • Shoot House Instructor, 01/05
  • FBI Basic Sniper Techniques, 01/05
  • Tactical Pistol Instructor, 01/05
  • CMS Instructor Techniques, 01/04

Awards And Commendations

  • Bureau Commendation for the FY-2013 In-Service Training Cycle, 01/13
  • ASIS Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Palm Beach County, 01/11
  • Nominee for Florida Retail Federation Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, 01/11
  • Exceptional Police Duty Commendation, 01/06
  • Riviera Beach Police Department – Officer of the Year, 01/05
  • Riviera Beach Police Department - Officer of the 2nd Quarter, 01/05

Accomplishments

ASIS Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Palm Beach County 2011

Nominee for Florida Retail Federation Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2011

Exceptional Police Duty Commendation 2006

Riviera Beach Police Department – Officer of the Year 2005

Timeline

Detective Bureau Major

Riviera Beach Police Department
10.2024 - Current

Support Services Major

Riviera Beach Police Department
04.2017 - 09.2024

Support Service Captain

Riviera Beach Police Department
01.2014 - 04.2017

Precision Rifle Team Member

Riviera Beach Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2009

Road Patrol Supervisor Sergeant

Riviera Beach Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2011

SWAT Team Member

Riviera Beach Police Department
01.2005 - Current

General Training & Firearms Instructor

Riviera Beach Police Department
01.2005 - Current

Patrol Officer

Riviera Beach Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2005

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Various Funeral Homes
01.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Science Degree - Public Administration

Barry University

Law Enforcement Academy -

Palm Beach State College

Associate of Science - Funeral Services

Miami-Dade College