Primary guardian of the property room and oversees evidence intake, labeling, storage, and release
Conducts regular inventory checks, document all evidence transactions, and ensure security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized access
Safeguards evidence and property throughout judicial proceedings, and final disposition of all evidence and safekeeping property
Trains all V.A. officers to the standards of collection, packaging and storage of all forms of evidence, from trace to biohazard to digital evidence
Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Hines, VA
02.2017 - Current
Plans and conducts investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws
Utilizes investigative techniques and applying the laws of evidence, rules of criminal procedures, and precedent court decisions concerning criminal activities
Participates in surveillance activities that are coordinated by an Office of Inspecting General (OIG)
Acts as liaison officer and facilitates the investigations of other Federal, State, and local law enforcement personnel
Confers with the U.S. Attorney's Office, VA Regional Counsel Office, or other outside law enforcement agencies as appropriate
Corporal / Special Response Team Leader / Range Master
Village of Hillside Police Department
Hillside
04.1994 - 10.2016
Enforced traffic laws and criminal statutes
Investigated all reported criminal activity and performed all the required duties of an armed police officer with focus on protecting people and property
Staff Sargent (E-6) Armor Crewman
United States Army
01.1986 - 01.1994
Trained soldiers on the M1 Abrams tank system
Served as a trainer for Nuclear, Biological and Radiation threats for the entire platoon
Responsible for the health, welfare, discipline, training and accountability for 25 soldiers
Timeline
Primary Property Manager
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
10.2023 - Current
Criminal Investigator
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
02.2017 - Current
Corporal / Special Response Team Leader / Range Master
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veteran Benefits AdministrationVocational Rehabilitation Counselor at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Veteran Benefits Administration
Licensed Practical Nurse at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-Northwest Community based outpatient clinicLicensed Practical Nurse at U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-Northwest Community based outpatient clinic