Joseph Szymanski
Investigator at Office of Professional Standards, City of Cleveland- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Investigating Use of Force
Legal and Liability Risk Management InstituteNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Level II Security Awareness Certification
CJIS SolutionsSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Interrogation Certification (4 CEUs)
Learning Shop USASep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Interviewing Certification (4 CEUs)
Learning Shop USASep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Surveillance Certification (4 CEUs)
Learning Shop USASep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Testifying Certification (4 CEUs)
Learning Shop USASep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
White-Collar Crime Certification (4 CEUs)
Learning Shop USASep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CPR & AED
(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association -
Licensed State of North Carolina Private Investigator
North Carolina Department of Public Safety -
Licensed State of Ohio Private Investigator
Ohio Department of Public Safety -
Licensed State of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Investigator
Pennsylvania State Police -
NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer (NCCPT-CPT)
(ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association
Experience
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Office of Professional Standards, City of Cleveland
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investigator
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Aug 2022 - Present
- Identify and categorize allegations from complaints. - Provide pertinent information for case analysis. - Conducted citizen and officer interviews. - Gather and preserve relevant evidence regarding complaints. - Conduct investigations into citizen complaints. - Investigate misconduct by officers and employees of the Cleveland Division of Police. - Performed effective case management of electronic files and hard copies of investigative files. - Assists Office of Professional Standards staff with gathering investigative data and conducting searches for reports. - Present Investigative findings to Administrator and Senior Investigator. - Confer with members of the Cleveland Division of Police and CDP Specialized Units. - Confer and establish rapport with members of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Community Police Commission (CPC) and Cleveland Police Patrolman's Association (CPPA). - Trained in SYNC, LERMS, Evidence.com, WCS review, Operation of Axon Cameras and IAPRO Software. - Present investigative cases to the Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB). - Knowledge in the Consent Decree with the DOJ v the City of Cleveland in regards to police misconduct. Knowledge and Trained in Civilian Oversight from the Office of Professional Standards and Use of Force. - Knowledge in Cleveland General Police Orders and Manual of Rules for the Conduct and Discipline of Employee of the Cleveland Division of Police. - Knowledge of OICCEA. - Skilled and proficient in using Sharepoint and Microsoft Suite Products.
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INFOQUEST INFORMATION SERVICES, LTD
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investigator, Surveillance Specialist, Trainer, Supervisor
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2023
• Investigate property, casualty, custody, workers compensation and non-compete claims. • Conduct regular and covert surveillance up to 12 hours at a time to observe the person or company in question. • Work with company owners; hire, train and manage new field investigators. • Provide courtroom evidence and testimony in court. • Confer with prosecuting Attorneys. • Complete and submit investigative reports and perform background investigations. • Conduct interviews of witnesses and subjects. • Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand. • Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases. • Expose fraudulent insurance claims. • Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations. • Work with Law Enforcement agencies at the Local level. • Ranked top producing investigator in the company in production and conversion rate. • Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute transactions with clients. • Calculate costs for billings or commissions. • Contact new and existing clients to discuss their needs and to explain how these needs could be met by specific services. • Answered customers' questions about services and billing. • Negotiated prices or terms of sales or services. • Identify prospective customers by following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending shows/conferences/meetings. • Confer with potential clients regarding service needs and advise clients on types of services to purchase. • Contact clients to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results, any planned adjustments, to resolve any disputes or complaints, to review claims and/or to confer with clients to establish or uphold client rapport.
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Fastenal
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United States
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Wholesale
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700 & Above Employee
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Inside Sales Associate
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Dec 2014 - Feb 2016
• Assisted with sales/customer service. • Managed inventory. • Placed and fulfilled orders to client needs. • Performed local sales calls and delivered with company vehicle. • Contacted prospective customers to present information and explain available services. • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms. • Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services. • Demonstrate and explain the operation and use of products. • Complete product and development training as required.
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Ashland County Sheriff's Office
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Ashland, Ohio, United States
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Correction, Deputy & Probation Officer (Internship)
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
• Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls. • Helped book inmates, check for contraband, conduct building and security checks. • Assist in serving court documents and complete civil process duties for cases. • Help enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection. • Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements. • Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisor. • Investigated civilians with warrants and transferred inmates to various locations. • Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior. • Arrange for postrelease services, such as employment, housing, counseling, education, and social activities.
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Ashland University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
• Keep detailed logs of all lab and work-related related activities. • Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas. • Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed. • Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination. • Examine animals and specimens and fed laboratory animals. • Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work for professionals. • Keep detailed logs of all lab and work-related related activities. • Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas. • Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed. • Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination. • Examine animals and specimens and fed laboratory animals. • Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work for professionals.
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Education
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Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice -
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
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