Thomas Molina
Miami
Summary
Extensive 22-year career with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (previously known as the Miami-Dade Police Department); started in uniform patrol, and progressed to specialized roles in crime suppression and investigations. Spent over a decade on the Crime Suppression Team, later transitioning to the General Investigations Unit and Homeland Security Bureau. Currently assigned to the Miami International Airport (MIA) and serving as a Task Force Officer with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, I am assisting with intelligence operations and threat management at MIA. Additionally, at HSB, my sectors include the MIA and the other general airports within Miami-Dade County.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Detective/FBI Task Force Officer
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
Miami
10.2022 - Current
Conducted proactive/reactive investigations at all Miami-Dade County airports. Investigated threat base cases throughout local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Assisted in multiple initiatives and investigations related to terrorism surveillance, domestic terrorism inquiries, and aircraft investigations.
Police Detetcive/ Threat Management Section
Miami-Dade Police Department
Miami
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Conducted extensive threat-based investigations involving individuals with mental health diagnoses.
Investigated cases of threats made by individuals with firearms, securing Risk Protection Orders.
Collaborated with law enforcement to assess risks and manage potential threats effectively.
Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings and recommendations for intervention.
General Investigations Unit (G.I.U.)
01.2017 - 09.2017
While working in the General Investigations Unit, I learned a different part of this job. It has helped me gain a foundation for all types of case files, investigations and sharpened my skills for different types of laws and procedures.
Crime Suppression Team (C.S.T.)
08.2007 - 01.2017
While working in the C.S.T. capacity, I learned many new aspects of Law Enforcement, including two buy search warrants, documentation of criminal informants and using law enforcement databases in effort to locate subjects. I also had a chance to work with many different units and agencies which afforded me the opportunity to see other aspects of law enforcement.
Uniform Patrol Officer
08.2006 - 08.2007
Worked at the Town of Cutler Bay, in uniform capacity.
Uniform Patrol Officer
01.2006 - 08.2006
Worked at Northside District, in uniform capacity.
Uniform Patrol Officer
Miami-Dade Police Department
Miami
01.2004 - 01.2006
Worked at Kendall District, in uniform capacity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Nova Southeastern University
2001
Skills
- TNT Training
- Bike Certified
- Lo Jack Certified
- CIT Certified
- Tazer Certified
- ATV Certified
- Jet Ski Certified
- AR-15 Certified
- Narcotics Search Warrants
- General Investigations Unit Training
- Risk Protection Order Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- FBI Task Force Officer
- Aircraft Ramp Check Certified
Timeline
Police Detective/FBI Task Force Officer
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
Police Detetcive/ Threat Management Section
Miami-Dade Police Department
08.2017 - 10.2022
General Investigations Unit (G.I.U.)
01.2017 - 09.2017
Crime Suppression Team (C.S.T.)
08.2007 - 01.2017
Uniform Patrol Officer
08.2006 - 08.2007
Uniform Patrol Officer
01.2006 - 08.2006
Uniform Patrol Officer
Miami-Dade Police Department
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business
Nova Southeastern University