Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice

• Aug 2012 - Present

My duties consist of constructing lesson plans, lecturing and presenting information to college level students about criminal justice related topics, grading and evaluating student's assignments and performance, developing teaching methods which motivates students to learn. I have taught White Collar and Computer Crimes, Sexual Offenses and Offenders and Interview and Interrogation, Domestic Violence, Crime Scene Investigations, Evidence,, Criminal Justice Ethics and several others. My duties consist of constructing lesson plans, lecturing and presenting information to college level students about criminal justice related topics, grading and evaluating student's assignments and performance, developing teaching methods which motivates students to learn. I have taught White Collar and Computer Crimes, Sexual Offenses and Offenders and Interview and Interrogation, Domestic Violence, Crime Scene Investigations, Evidence,, Criminal Justice Ethics and several others.

ELA Teacher

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

English Language Arts Teacher English Language Arts Teacher

Police Sergeant

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice/Business Development

• Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

I taught Criminal Justice and Business Development classes, e.g., Concepts of Criminal Law, Business Law, Security and Operations, Criminal Justices Ethics and Advanced Strategies for the Technical Professional. I taught Criminal Justice and Business Development classes, e.g., Concepts of Criminal Law, Business Law, Security and Operations, Criminal Justices Ethics and Advanced Strategies for the Technical Professional.

Criminal Investigator

• Apr 2008 - Jul 2013

Duties I began working for the District Attorney’s Office in April 2008. My first assignment was main line working primarily on elder abuse cases. I worked with attorneys helping them prepare their cases for court. My duties consisted of investigating financial and physical elder abuse. I interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects. I completed reports on the investigations. I wrote numerous search warrants for property and documents / records. I located witnesses and suspects, served… Show more Duties I began working for the District Attorney’s Office in April 2008. My first assignment was main line working primarily on elder abuse cases. I worked with attorneys helping them prepare their cases for court. My duties consisted of investigating financial and physical elder abuse. I interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects. I completed reports on the investigations. I wrote numerous search warrants for property and documents / records. I located witnesses and suspects, served subpoenas, search and arrest warrants. I assisted in court as the investigating officer. Other past duties consisted of victim/witness protection, courthouse security, backgrounds, expungements, real estate and mortgage fraud, and Protocol Investigations. My last two years were assigned to welfare fraud. I worked in conjunction with attorneys and the social service office in determining fraud and assisted with the prosecution and the continued eligibility of the suspected individual(s). During my time at the D/A Office, I attended over 100 hours of training consisting of: Basic DAI investigations, officer-involved shootings, search warrant writing, wiretap certification, real estate / mortgage fraud, dignitary protection, welfare fraud investigations,. I was also assigned as a Protocol Coordinator. Show less Duties I began working for the District Attorney’s Office in April 2008. My first assignment was main line working primarily on elder abuse cases. I worked with attorneys helping them prepare their cases for court. My duties consisted of investigating financial and physical elder abuse. I interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects. I completed reports on the investigations. I wrote numerous search warrants for property and documents / records. I located witnesses and suspects, served… Show more Duties I began working for the District Attorney’s Office in April 2008. My first assignment was main line working primarily on elder abuse cases. I worked with attorneys helping them prepare their cases for court. My duties consisted of investigating financial and physical elder abuse. I interviewed victims, witnesses and suspects. I completed reports on the investigations. I wrote numerous search warrants for property and documents / records. I located witnesses and suspects, served subpoenas, search and arrest warrants. I assisted in court as the investigating officer. Other past duties consisted of victim/witness protection, courthouse security, backgrounds, expungements, real estate and mortgage fraud, and Protocol Investigations. My last two years were assigned to welfare fraud. I worked in conjunction with attorneys and the social service office in determining fraud and assisted with the prosecution and the continued eligibility of the suspected individual(s). During my time at the D/A Office, I attended over 100 hours of training consisting of: Basic DAI investigations, officer-involved shootings, search warrant writing, wiretap certification, real estate / mortgage fraud, dignitary protection, welfare fraud investigations,. I was also assigned as a Protocol Coordinator. Show less

Sergeant

• Aug 2002 - Apr 2008

Duties In August 2002, I was promoted to the rank of a sergeant. I was first assigned was to Patrol. My duties consisted of supervising 10 to 12 deputies on a day to day basis in the performance of their duties. Patrol duties consisted of handling call for service, investigating crimes, conducting coroner's investigations, assisting investigation's division and other agencies, developing ways for more efficient pro-active policing and many other elements related to law enforcement. I was… Show more Duties In August 2002, I was promoted to the rank of a sergeant. I was first assigned was to Patrol. My duties consisted of supervising 10 to 12 deputies on a day to day basis in the performance of their duties. Patrol duties consisted of handling call for service, investigating crimes, conducting coroner's investigations, assisting investigation's division and other agencies, developing ways for more efficient pro-active policing and many other elements related to law enforcement. I was also responsible for evaluating the performance of the deputies that I supervised and for assisting in their career growth. Other incidental duties were administering discipline, interpreting and implementing policy, procedures, codes, laws, overseeing critical incidents and coordinating with other agencies involved, developing working relationship among employees at all levels of the organization, monitoring the impact to the department of changes regarding cases law, legal issues and social environment and the proper training needed for the officers in order to respond accordingly. In September 2007, I was selected to become the Administrative Sergeant of the Transportation Division. This assignment entailed supervising over 20 employees consisting of sworn deputies, correctional officers and clerical staff. Along with supervisor duties, I was also responsible for administrative duties such as, but not limited to: budgeting for bus/vehicle maintenance and depreciation, coordinating transportation scheduling with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and other counties, developing programs and policies for more cost efficient methods of operating the unit, preparing and providing management with status reports about any potential problems and developing more efficient and economic operational programs.

Deputy Sheriff / Investigator / Training Officer

• Jan 1982 - Aug 2002

As a deputy for 20 years, I worked numerous assignments within the department. I started out working in custody. In 1985, I was transferred to patrol and worked general law enforcement duties. In 1989, I was promoted to a Training Officer. I was responsible for training new officers in patrol procedures. As a Deputy for San Joaquin County, I was also a coroner and, as a result, I was exposed to well over 500 death scene investigations. In 1991, I accepted an assignment to be one of the first… Show more As a deputy for 20 years, I worked numerous assignments within the department. I started out working in custody. In 1985, I was transferred to patrol and worked general law enforcement duties. In 1989, I was promoted to a Training Officer. I was responsible for training new officers in patrol procedures. As a Deputy for San Joaquin County, I was also a coroner and, as a result, I was exposed to well over 500 death scene investigations. In 1991, I accepted an assignment to be one of the first contract officers for the city of Lathrop. This assignment consisted of pro- active policing and relied heavily on community involvement to provide protection for the city. From April 1995 to December 1997, I was transferred to court services. I was assigned as a bailiff in both criminal and civil courts. My duties were to provide courtroom security and assist with court proceedings. In December 1997, I was transferred back to patrol as a training officer. In 2000, I was transferred to the investigations division where I was assigned to the property unit. I primarily worked financial crimes with an emphasis on elder abuse. While working as an investigator, I was exposed to more advanced stages of investigations. I wrote search warrants and sumitted investigative reports to the DA’s Office for criminal complaint. I conferred with Deputy District Attorneys about follow up on many of the cases and assisted with court presentation as investigating officer with the cases. Also, I was a member of the hostage negotiations team for 8 years.