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Operations ● Administration ● Public Relations ● Staff Supervision

Budgeting ● Community Outreach ● Project Management ● Training

         20+ year background in law enforcement spanning criminal and financial investigations, drug law enforcement, surveillance techniques and technology, undercover operations, search & seizure, security management, and threat assessments.

         Excellent supervisory experience including navigating internal processes, negotiating contracts, and managing all facets of department/administrative operations.

         Adept at media relations, internal and external communications, training, mentoring, policy & procedure development, staff performance management, reporting, and budgeting.

         Bilingual (English & Spanish) with solid reputation for integrity, decisiveness, sensible judgment, and team-building capabilities.

         Consistently drive unified relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement, court personnel, and other related government agencies.

         Extensive experience in hiring, coaching, performance management, and motivation.

         Recipient of multiple awards and special recognition throughout career including Exceptional Performance Awards (3), Special Achievement Award, Certificate of Recognition from the Department of the Army, Letter of Recognition from US Attorney s Office (2), and more.

         Possess active Top Secret security clearance.

Drug Enforcement Agency, multiple locations, 1992 to Present

Unit Chief, Audio Video Group, Office of Investigative Technology, Washington, DC, 2017 to Present

         Spearhead operations within multiple units supporting DEA offices worldwide by testing, evaluating, and purchasing audio/video surveillance technologies to augment investigative efforts.

         Play an active role in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring permanent employees and contractors.

         Control $6M budget and maintain inventory of approximately $4M in cutting-edge equipment.

         Aligned and promoted a collaborative environment to expedite turnaround time of field-based requests from weeks to days.

         Slashed future expenses by rolling out new investigative technology across three DEA field divisions.

         Quickly acclimated personnel with new technology by authoring reader-friendly user manuals.

Group Supervisor, Technical Operations Group, El Paso, Texas, 2010 to 2016

         Directed team in supporting 300+ personnel across five sites in New Mexico and Southwest Texas.

         Cost-effectively administered $250K budget encompassing investigative technical support, equipment, radio infrastructure, and security.

         Held crucial accountability for three surveillance vehicles, 12 core personnel, 40 contractors, and multiple investigative technology programs.

         Project-managed new telephonic intercept room to accommodate additional workstations, dramatically increasing capacity by 80%.

         Coordinated and delivered hands-on technical training for staff upon introduction of new technology.

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         Annually field-tested Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and maintained up-to-date Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP).

         Helmed installation of covert IP cameras in Texas and New Mexico to boost covert camera capacity by 30%, significantly impacting undercover operations.

         Established Point of Contacts (POCs) to provide direct technical equipment support to all offices.

         Analyzed, coordinated, and oversaw physical and personnel security for five DEA offices.

         Joined forces with local and headquarters management to replace antiquated intercept system.

         Instituted encryption for El Paso Division s radio program to enhance security for all agents.

         Acquired new audio/video surveillance platforms and equipment which bolstered performance of technology programs by 85%.

         Standardized trouble tickets, processing forms, and other supporting documentation to streamline administrative and technical assistance functions.

         Assembled training binders to educate personnel in technical functions, operations, and duties.

         Steered El Paso Division s transition to PIV card system (registration and activation) and served as PIV Administrator; created employee profiles and subsequent card activations, resets, unlocks, and renewal requests.

Additional Experience:

System Administrator, El Paso, Texas, 2008 to 2010

Special Agent, New York, NY / Guatemala / El Paso, TX, 1992 to 2009

BS, Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Selected Training & Certifications:

Covert Camera Installation in a High Voltage Environment

Group Supervisor s Institute

Contracting Officer s Technical Representative (COTR) Training

NCIC/TCIC Policy and Procedure Training Criminal Justice Practitioner

REID Interviewing and Interrogations, Advanced

Financial Investigations Techniques

Conspiracy and Complex Investigations

Asset Forfeiture Financial Investigations

Intelligence Analysis

ASIS International

National Technical Investigators' Association

Project Management Institute

Local School Student Council ● Battered Woman s Shelter

Make-a-Wish Foundation ● Assisted Living for Veterans ● Forrest Leamon Memorial Run

Atlanta Olympic Games ● Hurricane Katrina Volunteer ● National Night Out ● Blood Drive

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Dear__________________:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the Chief of Police opportunity that is available with (INSERT NAME OF CITY OR TOWN). Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

I bring to you over 20 years with the Drug Enforcement Agency including strong experience in operations, administration, personnel leadership, training, budgeting, and report writing. My long-standing career in law enforcement as well as inherent problem solving, planning, emergency response, and community relations abilities will enable me to seamlessly transition into your organization and garner immediate results. To complement these qualifications, I offer advanced investigative expertise, significant leadership talents, and exceptional project management skills which are vital to succeeding as your new Chief of Police.

If considered for an interview, you will find me to be a dynamic leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through unparalleled self-initiative, close collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and well-honed crisis management skills. I am confident that I could be a valuable contributor to (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION), and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

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