Work driven investigator with extensive experience at the Department of Housing and Community Development, excelling in legal compliance and evidence collection. Proven track record in conducting thorough investigations, court testimony , criminal convictions while utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve successful case resolutions. Highly training to operate in hazardous conditions. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator I
Department of Housing and Community Development
08.2016 - Current
Investigate 311 complaints for illegal dumping criminally and civilly, document and write reports for the findings and issue appropriate violations.
Investigate zoning complaints, document and write reports for the findings and issue the appropriate notices and violations.
Operate on the Social Club Task Force weekly for city based complaints.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations for criminal and civil proceedings.
Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
Conducted surveillance operations to gather critical intelligence, leading to successful case resolutions.
Work alongside other government agencies and law enforcement agencies to investigation illegal activity and violations.
Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
Appeared in court and testified under oath in criminal case and civil hearings as an expert witness on behalf of Department of Housing and Community Development.
Fire Fighter
Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department
05.2015 - Current
Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
Armed Guard/Driver
Dumbar Armor
04.2015 - 08.2016
Acquire and hold a TSA level security clearance
Transport large amounts of cash and valuables for clients
Transport large amounts of cash to the federal reserve
Security of sites and vehicle while working in a team. Communicate affectively with my team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
01-2027
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Harford Community College
Belair, MD
05-2013
High School Diploma -
Fallston High School
Fallston, MD
Skills
Legal compliance
Report writing
Evidence collection
Surveillance techniques
Interview techniques
Video surveillance systems
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Court testimony
Social media investigations
Accomplishments
Appreciation Aware from the CSX Chief of Police 2020
Employee of the Fiscal Year of 2024 for DHCD
Certification
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute - Fire Fighter 1 - Jan 2016
Special Enforcement Officer Commission - October 2016
Fema Hazardous Materials Awareness - March 2021
Fema Environmental Health Training - April 2021
Fema Personal Protective Equipment - April 2021
Fema Response Considerations During Pandemic - April 2021
Fema Chemical Sector Security Awareness - April 2021
Fema Introduction to Incident Command Systems February 2022
Homeland Security Protective Measures Awareness - July 2023
Homeland Security Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items - February 2023
Timeline
Investigator I
Department of Housing and Community Development
08.2016 - Current
Fire Fighter
Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department
05.2015 - Current
Armed Guard/Driver
Dumbar Armor
04.2015 - 08.2016
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute - Fire Fighter 1 - Jan 2016
Special Enforcement Officer Commission - October 2016
Fema Hazardous Materials Awareness - March 2021
Fema Environmental Health Training - April 2021
Fema Personal Protective Equipment - April 2021
Fema Response Considerations During Pandemic - April 2021
Fema Chemical Sector Security Awareness - April 2021
Fema Introduction to Incident Command Systems February 2022
Homeland Security Protective Measures Awareness - July 2023
Homeland Security Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items - February 2023
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Harford Community College
High School Diploma -
Fallston High School
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