Thomas Sedlacek
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with a proven track record in managing complex criminal investigations and implementing innovative strategies to enhance outcomes. Expertise in coordinating law enforcement and security dispatch operations, ensuring safety and efficiency through effective communication and rapid decision-making. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and maintaining high operational standards while mentoring investigative teams to achieve optimal case resolutions. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and the opportunity to leverage strong interpersonal skills, effective time management, and advanced problem-solving expertise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Private Investigator
Command Investigations
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - 10.2026
- Conducted comprehensive surveillance to gather evidence for civil and criminal cases.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings and presented them to clients and legal teams.
- Utilized advanced investigative tools and databases for research and data collection purposes.
- Conducted surveillance operations, resulting in the collection of crucial evidence in over 25 individual cases.
- Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
Homicide Detective
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix, AZ
10.2016 - 09.2023
- Provided professional testimony in court to support case evidence, establish detailed timelines, and deliver expert law enforcement insights.
- Oversaw and coordinated criminal cases from inception to court, coordinating investigations, and ensuring well-preparation of evidence and personnel for complex legal proceedings.
- Capitalized on excellent leadership and people management capabilities to supervise and inspire team of field investigators, fostering collaboration to leverage individual strengths and address areas needing improvement.
- Maintained detailed records for each case, ensuring thorough documentation to support successful prosecutions.
- Expedited case investigations by sending specimens to labs and running fingerprints through databases to identify persons of interest.
- Initiated and successfully concluded investigations targeting criminal organizations, demonstrating strategic planning and execution.
- Conducted extensive, multi-scope research on suspects to accurately map their criminal activities and operational environments.
- As a Certified Force Science Analyst (CFSA), responded to over 50 critical incidents, mainly Officer-Involved-Shootings, in a calm and professional manner, fostering trust.
Task Force Officer - 287(g)
United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Phoenix, AZ
03.2007 - 08.2011
- Contributed to enforcement of Arizona State statutes and federal immigration laws as a certified (ICE) Task Force Officer with 287(g) ICE delegated authority.
- Apprehended over 260 individuals violating Arizona state statutes and federal immigration laws through covert surveillance and high-impact traffic enforcement on human smuggling routes.
- Conducted and successfully concluded large-scale task force operations in high-crime neighborhoods, ensuring successful prosecutions and immigration hearings.
- Conducted investigations targeting criminal organizations, achieving significant breakthroughs in strategic planning and execution.
- Conducted in-depth, multi-faceted research on suspects to delineate their criminal networks and operational tactics.
- Monitoring video surveillance, such as pole cameras, targeting suspected 'drop houses’ for signs of criminal activity.
Desk Sergeant
United States Air Force
McChord Air Force Base, WA
03.1996 - 03.2000
- Coordinated emergency response efforts between law enforcement, fire departments, and medical services.
- Received public/base ‘911' and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environment
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Monitored multiple radio channels to ensure timely communication during high-pressure situations.
- Provided accurate information to officers in the field, enhancing situational awareness and safety
- Contributed to mission success by keeping command staff informed of pertinent security-related developments affecting operational readiness.
- Maintained a safe environment through effective patrols, surveillance, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor security of personnel and property.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with military regulations and protocols.
Education
CCL - Law Enforcement Technology -
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ02.2002
Skills
- Critical incident response
- Coordinating incident resources
- Updating command staff
- Emergency call-taker
- Prioritizing calls for service
- Monitoring CCTV surveillance
- Alarm systems
- Dispatching personnel
- Coordinating multi-agency operations
- Monitoring entry control points
- Documenting suspicious activity
- Conducting routine patrols
- Conducting random patrols
- Licensed Private Investigator
Position
Command Center Driver
Security Officer-Allied Security
Accomplishments
- Awarded Homicide Investigator of the Year (2001) by Arizona Homicide Investigators Association (AHIA) by completing the first successful evidentiary search of its kind in Arizona State history.
Certification
- Licensed Private Investigator, AZ LIC: 1817301, 2026-04-09
- Certified Force Science Analyst, Force Science Institute (FSI)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Awards Accolades
- Homicide Investigator of the Year, 2021, Arizona Homicide Investigators Association (AHIA)
- Sheriff's Star Medal, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
- Life Saving Medal, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
- Sheriff's Distinguished Service Medal, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Timeline
Licensed Private Investigator
Command Investigations
08.2025 - 10.2026
Homicide Detective
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
10.2016 - 09.2023
Task Force Officer - 287(g)
United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement
03.2007 - 08.2011
Desk Sergeant
United States Air Force
03.1996 - 03.2000
CCL - Law Enforcement Technology -
Rio Salado College