Background

Former Law Enforcement Officer with a background in Private Investigations, Gas & Oil Field Safety and Public Bond Program Monitoring.

Job experience

• March 2019 - December 2023
  Construction Field Investigator
  CohnReznick
  

  Los Angeles, CA, USA

  In March of 2019 was hired as a Construction Investigator for the Bond Monitor’s Office for the Los Angeles County College District. Primary duties and responsibilities were to visit each of the 9 college campuses’ bond funded construction projects to conduct compliance audits to deter and investigate any fraud, waste or abuse that could potentially harm the district. These duties include but are not limited to; meeting/speaking with Project Management Organization employees, College Project Directors, College Project Managers, College Project Engineers, Inspectors of Record, General Contractors/Subcontractors and their employees; walking all job sites to monitor all bond construction and demolition activities. Conduct prevailing wage interviews for labor compliance. Document (written, photograph, video) all observations to ensure contractual compliance.

• December 2016 - September 2019
  Account Manager
  Copper Eagle Patrol & Security
  

  Santa Clarita, CA, USA

  Primary responsibilities are expanding the company’s clientele and managing new accounts. Writing Bids and Contracts. Writing Post Orders for both onsite and patrol accounts. Developed and implemented training curriculum. Creating training classes that are in compliance with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (to include, but not limited to the use of PowerPoint, Pinnacle Studio Video Software). Also conduct uniformed security patrols at various locations which include both vehicle and foot patrols when needed.

• March 2013 - April 2016
  Safety Specialist / Compliance Assistant / Security Manager
  Sturgeon Serivces Int'l / RTC Resources Inc
  

  Bakersfield, CA, USA

  Oversaw day to day and general operations of the security department. Developed and implemented training curriculum.
  • Completed scheduling, timecards, billing out worked hours, prepared bids for potential security clients. Conducted uniformed security patrols at various locations which include both vehicle and foot patrols.
  • Creating training classes that are in compliance with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (to include, but not limited to the use of PowerPoint, Pinnacle Studio Video Software)
  

• April 1999 - October 2010
  Police Officer / Field Training Officer / Firearms Instructor
  Mt. Vernon Police Department
  

  Mt. Vernon, IL

  • 14 years as a sworn peace officer; SWAT member, 7 years as firearms instructor, 3 years as field training officer, 13 years as bicycle patrol officer.
  • Answered and Investigated calls for service, to include but not limited to; Homicide, Sexual Assault, Battery, Arson, Burglary, Robbery, Theft, Retail Theft, Domestic Violence, Fraud, Deceptive Practice, Civil Complaints.
  • Uniformed Patrol Division
  • Located, Preserved, Collected and Packaged Evidence through the Chain of Custody
  • Utilized computer-based software to complete reports.
  • Provided courtroom testimony in both criminal and civil cases at the Local, State and Federal levels.
  • Recognized by supervisors and peers for comprehensive job knowledge, creative problem-solving style and exemplary performance.
  • Awarded the Department - Distinguished Service Medal for Aggressive DUI Enforcement.
  

• November 1996 - April 1999
  Police Officer
  South Jacksonville Police Department
  

  South Jacksonville, IL

  • 14 years as a sworn peace officer; SWAT member, 7 years as firearms instructor, 3 years as field training officer, 13 years as bicycle patrol officer.
  • Answered and Investigated calls for service, to include but not limited to; Homicide, Sexual Assault, Battery, Arson, Burglary, Robbery, Theft, Retail Theft, Domestic Violence, Fraud, Deceptive Practice, Civil Complaints.
  • Uniformed Patrol Division
  • Located, Preserved, Collected and Packaged Evidence through the Chain of Custody
  • Utilized computer-based software to complete reports.
  • Provided courtroom testimony in both criminal and civil cases at the Local, State and Federal levels.
  • Recognized by supervisors and peers for comprehensive job knowledge, creative problem-solving style and exemplary performance.
  • Awarded the Department - Distinguished Service Medal for Aggressive DUI Enforcement.
  

• Owner/Qualified Manager - Private Investigator
  California - Bureau of Security & Investigation Services
  27934
  

  July 2012 - present

  Private Investigations
• Private Investigator
  Washington State Department of Industrial Relations
  22002043
  

  July 2021 - present

  Private Investigations
• California Guard Card
  California - Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
  G674561
  

  March 2024 - March 2026

  Security Guard License