Tavarus Thompson
Helena,AL
Summary
Results-oriented law enforcement and investigation specialist with 17 years of experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing case files and conducting interviews. Resourceful leader focused on keeping alert and open perspective during investigations while utilizing expert problem-solving in unlocking complex cases. Successful investigator bringing strong background in casework to position within robust and professional organization. Mission-oriented Investigator with a broad employment history across various law enforcement settings. Adept in managing long-term investigative cases. Seeking a position with a company with opportunities for advancement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SIU Investigator
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
Birmingham, AL
08.2017 - Current
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
- Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
- Researched and reviewed case files and gathered information to solve crimes.
- Interviewed witnesses and persons of interest to gather statements for use in criminal investigations.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Planned, organized and scheduled strategy collaboration with other asset protection specialists.
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
- Managed asset protection programs for multiple stores to reduce theft and fraud.
- Participated in securing program special projects to aid division with better practice delivery.
- Identified and resolved over a 100 fraud crime cases in partnership with local law enforcement agencies.
- Reduced shrink costs by 500,000 dollars by supporting control implementation process.
- Reduced district-wide shrink by $500,000 in 2 years.
- Investigated shrink results outside acceptable ranges to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
- Reduced annual district expenses by 500,000 dollars through accident claims reduction
- Achieved 50% decrease in associate and customer incidents.
Police Detective
Tuscaloosa Police Department
Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2005 - 11.2015
- Collected and analyzed intelligence information in relation to investigations.
- Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress.
- Successfully processed hundreds of tips while receiving information and initiating investigations for speedy resolutions.
- Checked with local pawnshops to locate stolen property.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Executed and obtained search warrants and subpoenas to obtain evidence for resolution of criminal matters.
- Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
- Prepared detailed reports and affidavits for courts by obtaining information through physical surveillance and thorough investigations.
- Conducted investigations of suspects and interviewed witnesses to obtain statements.
- Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
- Offered advice, guidance and leadership to junior detectives.
- Managed crime scene investigations by collecting evidence, performing fingerprinting and taking videos and photos of scenes.
- Bagged evidence carefully and verified submission to proper department.
- Spoke with witnesses, collected descriptions and located persons of interest.
- Served warrants for individuals and property searches.
- Sought out witnesses to obtain information about identifiable violations of local, state or federal statutes.
Marine Corps Recruit
United States Marine Corps
Beaufort, SC
06.1993 - 02.1998
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
- Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, GASome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Due Diligence
- Report Development
- Case Documentation
- Interrogation Expert
- Researching Skills
- Records Management
- Report Writing
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Criminal Investigation Coordination
- Witness Interviews
- Credit Card Fraud
- Risk Assessment
Certification
- Wicklander Interviewing License - 2016
- Association for Project Management (APM)
- Interviewing and Interrogation , Tuscaloosa Police Department - 2009
- Certified U.S Marine Corps NCO, Warehouse Supervisor 1996-1998
- Supply and Distribution Training - 1993-1994
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
SIU Investigator
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance
08.2017 - Current
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
11.2015 - 08.2017
Police Detective
Tuscaloosa Police Department
11.2005 - 11.2015
Marine Corps Recruit
United States Marine Corps
06.1993 - 02.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
American Intercontinental University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Shelton State Community College
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