Federal Background Investigator

ARTHUR A. WINDEMUTH ***.*********@*******.***

**** ****** ***** **, ****, MD 21822 410-***-****

Overview

A law enforcement veteran with thirty-four years of law enforcement experience. Currently, conducting background investigations for government employment as a contract investigator. Managed, supervised and investigated a broad range of state and federal criminal violations. Managed and supervised background investigations and hiring of law enforcement officers. Extensive experience in public speaking serving as the Agency spokesman andsupervisor. Broad teaching experience involving educating law enforcement officers with a wide range of experience.

Education

Frostburg University, Frostburg, Maryland - 1980 to 1983

Bachelor of Science Degree: Biology with Minor Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree: Wildlife/Fisheries Biology

Professional Experience

ISN Corporation May 2018 - current

Contract Investigator

Conducts personal security investigation and reinvestigations on those seeking employment with the federal government, OPM-NBIB contract. Conducts face to face interviews and record examinations with employer, neighbors, references, family and friends to contract specifications. These interviews are conducted locally and on temporary duty assignments. Top Secret level clearance.

OMNISEC International Investigations Inc. November 2017 – current

Contract Investigator

Conducts personal security investigation and reinvestigations on those seeking employment with the federal government, intelligence contract. Conducts face to face interviews and record examinations with employer, neighbors, references, family and friends to contract specifications. These interviews are conducted locally and on temporary duty assignments. Secret level clearance.

Maryland Natural Resources Police August 2017 – April 2018

Human Resources Supervisor

Conducts hiring and onboarding of law enforcement and civilian personnel. Conducts promotional and transfers process for personnel. Supervises the processing of employee evaluations and disciplinary procedures.

Maryland Natural Resources Police July 1987 – June 2017

Regional Commander – Lieutenant May 2012- June 2017

Investigated, supervised and managed a broad range of criminal investigations throughout the state of Maryland, such as personal and property crimes, weapons violations, drug violations, state and Federal environmental crimes.

Supervised installation of CJIS/METERS terminal in Area office.

Managed supervisors, officers, and civilian employees to provide law enforcement investigations and maritime law enforcement operations for Maryland.

Coordinated and managed joint investigations between subordinates and Federal law enforcement Agencies.

Managed the installation of mobile CAD systems into vehicle and vessels.

Served as Agency representative on user group and special interest committees.

Developed and maintain relationship with various local, state and government entities to foster departmental goals.

Conducted analysis of law enforcement and administrative operations and implemented changes.

Investigated public complaints about officer misconduct.

Incident commander at crime scenes, maritime operations, and public events.

Testified before General Assembly and law makers on the departmental legislative agenda.

Administer appraisals to law enforcement and civilian personnel.

Prepares statistical and financial reports.

Sergeant - Public Information Officer (PIO) April 2009-May 2012

Served as agency spokesman - crisis management and media relations.

Provided interviews to local, national and international media on all platforms to included print, television, radio, web and social media.

Supervised four regional PIO’s.

Directed media relations and marketing to promote goals and objective of the Agency.

Directed and supervised the production of public information video, messaging and web information.

Sergeant - Supervisor of Policy, Planning and Development Unit Dec 2005-April 2009

Supervised the development of policies and procedures for law enforcement operations.

Supervised applicant processing and testing and background investigations into police officer applicants.

Supervised the promotional process for various law enforcement ranks.

Officer and Corporal July 1987-Dec 2005

Served as Field Training Officer which evaluated, mentored and trained new recruits.

Investigated violations of State and Federal laws, interrogated/interviewed suspects.

Testified in State and Federal Court.

Law enforcement instructor and trainer – firearms, OC Spray, PR-24, field sobriety testing, interview and interrogation, use of force, field investigations.

Rockville City Police 1984-1987

Rockville City Police Officer

Served as a patrol Officer and Officer-in Charge of Patrol Shift

Investigated crimes of state and local laws, interrogated/interview witnesses and suspects, testified in court.

Breathalyzer operator.

Worked as police communication operator accessing and dispatching NCIC/CJIS information.

Training

Maryland Police Training Commission - First Line Administrators Training.

Maryland Police Training Commission - Public Information Officers Training.

Maryland Police Training Commission - Instructor Training.

Maryland Police Training Commission - Supervisor Training.

Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Managing a Police Shooting.

US Treasury Dept. - Investigating Child Abuse and Exploitation.

Delaware State Police – Law Enforcement Training, Investigations, Interview and interrogation.

Virginia Game Wardens – Interview and Interrogation Methods.

United States Customs Service Vessel Boarding School.

United States Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Enforcement and Investigations.

OMNISEC International Investigations – Federal Background Investigation Training.

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