Thomas Land
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Highly skilled law enforcement professional with extensive experience in public safety, crime prevention, and legal compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork in high-pressure environments, ensuring effective collaboration and reliable performance with evolving demands. Expertise in investigative techniques, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Known for upholding integrity and discipline while achieving mission-critical results. Achieved significant reductions in unauthorized access through strategic anti-terrorism duties, showcasing teamwork and investigative expertise.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Police Officer
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
05.2011 - Current
- Respond to, investigate, and resolve most emerge calls, complaints and other calls for service.
- Conduct traffic surveys and make recommendations to alter installation traffic patterns.
- Conduct long and short term investigations.
- Perform anti terrorism (AT) duties to deter, detect, and deny unauthorized access at fixed installation, internal compound, and incident perimeter posts.
- Prepare sworn statements and in depth reports based on information gathered in the investigation.
- Perform access control and patrol duties to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage, and espionage to enforce the security regulations of the installation.
- Conduct security assessments and pass on my findings to appropriate personnel.
Licensed Private Investigator
Advantage Surveillance
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Conducted surveillance operations, resulting in the collection of crucial evidence for various cases.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and advancements, maintaining a competitive edge in private investigation services.
- Increased case resolution rates through meticulous evidence gathering and detailed documentation.
- Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
- Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as workman's comp fraud.
- Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
- Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports.
- Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of fraud investigations.
Vault Teller
Pendum LLC
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Balanced vault at end of day and secured monies in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensured secure transactions by strictly adhering to established security protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in the successful completion of internal and external audits through meticulous record-keeping and thorough preparation of required documentation.
- Supported branch operations by providing timely and reliable access to stored cash reserves when needed.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and maintaining open communication channels.
- Performed vault, alarm and door duties to facilitate opening and closing of operations.
Investigator/Road Deputy
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
12.1997 - 01.2009
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Testified in court during criminal proceedings and trials.
- Increased conviction rates by collaborating closely with prosecutors to build strong cases.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Maintain a professional tone.
- Conducted intelligence gathering operations in a covert unit to include mobile and stationary surveillance.
- Fugitive apprehension for wanted felons.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Goochland County Sheriff's Office
03.1996 - 12.1997
- Testified effectively in court proceedings regarding personal actions taken during investigations or arrests as required by legal process.
- Established positive rapport with community members through friendly interactions and prompt attention to concerns, fostering trust between the department and the public.
- Improved public safety by conducting thorough patrols and responding promptly to calls for service.
- Collaborated with fellow deputies and local law enforcement agencies to share information and resources, leading to more effective crime prevention strategies.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activity, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases efficiently.
- Coordinated traffic control efforts during major events or accidents for smoother flow of vehicles around affected areas.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when necessary, uncovering illegal contraband or evidence leading to successful case closures.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations using crisis intervention techniques, resulting in peaceful resolutions without resorting to force whenever possible.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
Correctional Officer II
Deep Meadow Correctional Center
12.1994 - 03.1996
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Conducted security assessments on a routine basis.
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.1988 - 07.1992
- Deployed and conducted combat operations in various parts of the world.
- Maintained high morale and discipline within my platoon.
- Motivated Marines by example and fostered teamwork and comradarie.
- Made critical decisions under high pressure, and adjusted plans in real-time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
J Sargeant Reynolds’s Community College
Richmond, VASkills
- Analytical
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team work
Timeline
Federal Police Officer
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
05.2011 - Current
Licensed Private Investigator
Advantage Surveillance
05.2010 - 05.2011
Vault Teller
Pendum LLC
04.2009 - 05.2010
Investigator/Road Deputy
Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
12.1997 - 01.2009
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Goochland County Sheriff's Office
03.1996 - 12.1997
Correctional Officer II
Deep Meadow Correctional Center
12.1994 - 03.1996
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
07.1988 - 07.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
J Sargeant Reynolds’s Community College
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