Field Representative

• Jan 2021 - Present

Lieutenant

• Aug 1990 - Present

- Administration Division (September 2021 - Present)- Commander & Program Director(1) Southeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (August 2016 - September 2021) - Multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency, grant-funded task force covering Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, and Jasper counties. Macro-managed all task force personnel and associated law enforcement operations; oversaw fiscal matters and a budget that exceeds $1 million; functioned as official task force spokesperson and media contact; completed payroll; directed priorities; established expectations; administered corrective actions; liaised with grant administrators, CFOs, and executives of all participating agencies to ensure grant compliance and continuance of mutually-beneficial outcomes; ensured that first-line supervisors were analyzing intelligence on criminal trends and directing detectives accordingly; assessed risks; oversaw covert and overt operations; reviewed search warrants and relevant investigative probable cause; delegated as necessary. - Watch Commander (September 2014 - July 2016)(1) Field Operations, 4th Watch - Unit Commander (Recent Past: October 2011 - August 2014):(1) Special Assignment Unit (SAU) - Established new, multi-faceted unit of both uniformed and plain-clothed officers, specializing in addressing chronic or special problems that may require surveillance, increased attention, or apprehension of high-value targets. Full creative control.(2) Street Crimes Unit (ultimately combined this unit with SAU).- Commander (Previous):(1) K9 Unit(2) Division Commander, Field Operations (Appointed Interim)(3) Narcotics and Vice(4) Field Operations, First Watch (Midnight Madness)(5) Property Crimes / Burglary- Detective-Sgt (Previous Investigative Positions):(1) Administrative Investigations / Internal Affairs(2) Crimes Against Persons / Homicide(3) Special Crimes / Juvenile and Sex CrimesEarly Career:- Patrol Sergeant / Field Supervisor- Patrol Officer Show less

Licensed Polygraph Examiner

• 1999 - 2019

Expert Interrogator

2016 Candidate for Hardin County Sheriff (Primary Run-Off)

• Nov 2015 - May 2016

As the least known in a 6-candidate race for Hardin County Sheriff in 2016, Skinner was dubbed the "Dark Horse" as the people's favorite. Running a clean, grassroots "political outsider" campaign, Skinner earned every competitive endorsement (CLEAT, Sabine Area Central Labor Council, Beaumont Enterprise / Hardin County News, etc) and won every voter poll, becoming also known as "The People's Sheriff. " However, turn-out was low and having won every ballot box in the county except one city, votes came up short in a run off. The “Dark Horse” campaign video featured a song performed by his daughters, Jordan & Madison. It had over 42,000 views during the campaign from the candidate page. Skinner conducted several town halls across county and did not shy away from interviews or questions. The campaign was such a positive experience for both the candidate and the community, some video clips will be posted here for posterity. They are slowly being transferred from the former campaign page and archived to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2HVaszy_5gbgcc0KIhZ-w. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• 2004 - 2006

President / Board of Directors

• Mar 1993 - Feb 2003