Experience

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  City of Virginia Beach Police Department

  • Virginia Beach, VA.

  • Public Safety Investigator

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Virginia Beach, VA.

    Assigned to conduct pre-hire background investigations on police officer applicants. I interview applicants, employers, and personal references then make recommendations for hire.

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  Lawrence Information Services, LLC.

  • Virginia/NE North Carolina

  • Contract Special Investigator

    • 2005 - 2020
    • Virginia/NE North Carolina

    Contracted to conduct Federal Government background investigations as an independent contractor. Credentialed for CBP, ICE, & DoD. Active DoD TS (SSBI)

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  L3 Technologies

  • Norfolk, VA.

  • Recruiter

    • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018
    • Norfolk, VA.

    Worked as a recruiter hiring skilled craftsmen to work in US Navy shipyard positions to include: Shipfitters, Mechanics, Pipefitters, Electricians, and Engineers. Presented offers, initiated background screens, and sourced candidates from alternate sources. Represented L3 at Job Fairs.

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  ACADEMI (A Constellis Company)

  • Moyock, NC.

  • Senior Recruiter at ACADEMI

    • 2011 - 2015
    • Moyock, NC.

    After returning from my last assignment in Afghanistan, I was hired as a full-time Senior Recruiter assigned to international programs. Served as the initial point of contact for all applicants seeking employment in high threat zones. Reviewed applicants' military (DD214) and law enforcement records to determine if they have the necessary experience as detailed in the statements of work for the positions being applied for.

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  Blackwater USA

  • Nangarhar Afghanistan

  • Senior Training Specialist / Afghan Border Police Program

    • 2009 - 2011
    • Nangarhar Afghanistan

    Blackwater's name changed to Xe Services, then USTC, then to ACADEMI. Instructor for the Afghan Border Police(ABP) Program at FOB Lonestar, Pachir Wa Agam District, Nangarhar Afghanistan. Assigned to the NCO and Vehicle Training teams, and was Team Lead for Advanced Driver Training. Served as QRF Team Lead for Base Defense @ FOB Lonestar. PKM medium machinegun instructor. Qualified on issued M4 carbine and Glock 17 pistol. Trained on NSV HMG, PKM, RPK, AMD-65, AK-47, RPG, & G25.

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  AlliedBarton

  • International Monetary Fund complex Wash DC- 1900 Penn. Ave. NW

  • Captain (Asst. Acct. Manager)

    • 2009 - 2009
    • International Monetary Fund complex Wash DC- 1900 Penn. Ave. NW

    International Monetary Fund Complex Wash DC (IMF)Day shift armed security supervisor for 28 armed/unarmed security officers, 2 Lts. and 2 Sgts. My guards were responsible for the external and interior security of the facility and the safety of visitors and VIP's who entered the IMF. I also served as a liason with local law enforcement officials as needed during large protests outside the IMF and World Bank Complexes.

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  DynCorp International

  • Kunduz, Afghanistan

  • Police Mentor

    • 2008 - 2009
    • Kunduz, Afghanistan

    Assigned to a DOS/INL Afghan National Police Mobile Mentoring team as team lead in Kunduz Afghanistan. My team conducted 125+ missions throughout Baghlan Province. My team participated in operations with US Army Provincial Mentoring Team "Shamrock" in Baghlan Province. Participated in dismounted patrols through the various villages in our province to assist local police commanders in locating wanted persons and to assist with investigations and interrogations. When not assigned with my Baghlan Team, I would travel with other teams to other Provinces and served as an additional driver/shooter. Many of the districts we travelled to were in excess of 50 miles from our camp on unimproved/non-paved roads. Trained and qualified by DOS in the use of all issued equipment and weapons to include the M9, M4, 249 SAW, Codan radio, SAT phones. Trained in operation of armored vehicles in a high threat environment and on providing mobile as well as static security.

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  Potomac Marine/Tow Boat US

  • Woodbridge, Virginia

  • Tow Captain

    • 2000 - 2009
    • Woodbridge, Virginia

    Part-time Tow Boat Captain for Potomac Marine (Contractor for BoatUS). We were a commercial towing company and towed on the Potomac River from Wash DC to the Rt.301 Bridge. We would respond to any calls of vessels in distress....fires, groundings, breakdowns, sinkings, and would assist fire/police with other emergencies on the water. USCG/Merchant Mariner Captain's License (Master of power/steam vessels).

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  Prince William County Virginia Police Department

  • Prince William, Virginia

  • Police Officer

    • 1978 - 2008
    • Prince William, Virginia

    Retired after serving as a MPO/Investigator for this 600+ officer suburban Wash DC police department in Northern Virginia. -13 yrs. Patrol Officer/FTO/Hostage Negotiator/Firearms Instructor/Pistol Team-4 yrs. Vice/Narcotics Inv. (Narcotic Detection K9 handler)-9 yrs. Motorcycle Officer- Numerous escort/VIP protection details. Traffic Enforcement.-4 yrs. Police Personnel Background Inv. (Interview, testing, and evaluating applicants)