Captain Operations Support/Crime Scene Investigations
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER L. ABNEY
**** *. ***** ***, *** #***, Shreveport, LA 71105
T: 318-***-**** Email: *****.********@*****.***
Highly accomplished Law Enforcement professional with extensive experience in criminal investigations, internal investigations, background investigations, advanced interview and interrogation techniques, intelligence gathering, developing confidential informants, cctv, civil litigation research, logistics analysis, talent acquisition development, payroll, compensation, and other management responsibilities.
Provide advice and assistance to employees and candidates for employment on a full range of services such as human resources policies, administrative regulations, workplace mediations, and their rights and services.
Able to perform technical or any specialized work with regards to individual personnel or any administrative problems by checking background materials and references, as well as recommending solutions accordingly.
Effectively identifies or develops programs to meet staff training requirements in the areas of management development, skills training, on-the-job training, and employee orientation.
Develops organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction. CORE COMPETENCIES
Law Enforcement Activities
Compensation & Payroll
Policy & Program Management
Risk Management Process
Strategic Planning
Talent Acquisition
Investigation
Cross-functional Leadership
Analytical & Investigative Skills
DBMS & LexisNexis
People/Team Development
Training and Development
Knowledge of MS-Office
Conflict Resolution
Project Management
Negotiation & Reasoning
Communication Skills
Ethics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport, LA September 2000 – Present Captain Operations Support July 2018 - Present
Oversee day to day operations of Criminal Records and Crime Scene Investigations.
Liaison with Criminal Investigations, Operations, and Administration Divisions.
Collect, Review, and Provide logistical information/intelligence to CPSO Leadership.
Review Crime Scene Investigative Reports and assist on Crime Scenes.
Captain Internal Affairs and Personnel (HR) February 2015 – July 2018
Conducted internal investigations involving employee misconduct and policy violations, as well as oversaw the application process for potential employees.
Reviewed all payable accounts for insurance, retirement, termination, and adjustments in pay scale process.
Developed, managed, and maintained recruitment process and techniques, as well as tracked FMLA, On-The-Job Injuries (OJI), and ensured compliance.
Liaised with employees to address their grievances and resolved their problems through mediation.
Addressed and fulfilled ‘Public Record Request’ in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Managed, monitored, and mentored employee progressive discipline, as well as efficiently interviewed employees.
Communicating with external LE agencies, LE agencies, former employers, medical staff, and psychological physicians to manage career enhancements or transfers within the agency. Lieutenant Operations Support December 2009 – February 2015
Monitored office supervisor, administrative staff, and crime analyst.
Issued concealed hand gun permits and alcohol beverage operator permits.
Coordinated and communicated with District Attorney’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Organized Piloted Civil Live Scan Biometric Fingerprints for background checking in the State of Louisiana
Developed annual and capital budget for criminal records and permits.
Worked closely with TAC Officer and IT on AS400 and NCIC projects. Sergeant Detention SIU / DHO December 2006 – December 2009
Organized and performed disciplinary hearings, imposed impartial sanctions on inmates, and investigated criminal/non- criminal incidents involving employees and inmates.
Assisted in registering and monitoring sex offenders by effective coordinating with multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agencies, as well as developed policies for inmate discipline.
Communicated and worked with District Attorney’s Office, District Attorney’s Investigators, and Judges.
Reviewed/copied video camera footage, managed confidential informants, and trained Emergency Response Team. Sergeant December 2005 – December 2006
Administered shift deputies, performed housing unit inspections, and finalized and submitted reports
Conducted deputy evaluations, created schedules, and supervised Jail Commander. Deputy September 2000 – December 2005
Supervised and visited inmates, wrote and drafted reports, and monitored disputes, as well as effectively served as a Master Control Operator.
Cellxion, Bossier City, LA, September 1999 – August 2000 Mechanical Technician
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Inspected completed work to ensure all hardware was tight, strut hangers were properly fastened, and proper support were in place.
Bolted equipment into place, using a variety of hand or power tools.
Ran appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables throughout cellular tower buildings.
Led Mechanical Tech teams as team leader.
United States Air Force, Barksdale Air Force Base, LA and Kunsan Air Base, Korea May 1995 – June 1999 Munitions Systems Journeyman
Received, stored, and handled munitions, as well as managed store operations and transported special weapons to and from the aircraft.
Planned and directed munitions system activities, as well as inspected safe and arm mechanisms on munitions.
Developed and implemented material management concepts and procedures.
Successfully served as a Crew Chief over job operations. EDUCATION
American Military University System (AMUS) (APUS), 111 W Congress St, Charles Town, WV 25414 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Online) August 2015 – Present PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Graduated Greater Shreveport Leadership, Shreveport Chamber, December 2016 Department of Homeland Security, Active Shooter Threat Training, April 2014 Department of Homeland Security, Tripwire Member, March 2014 Louisiana State, Fusion Liaison Officer Class 6, April 2013 LSUS, Kinesics Interview and Interrogation, July 2009 University of North Florida, Deviant Sexual Behavior, May 2009 Meridian Naval Air Station, Interview and Interrogation, May 2008 CPSO Regional Training Academy, Management Decision Making, July 2006 Fox Valley Technical College, ERT Instructor School, March 2006 Department of Homeland Security, WMD Commander’s Course, February 2006 Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, Leadership Academy, September 2005 Bossier Parish Community College, P.O.S.T. Certification, September 2000 REWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Air Force Achievement Metal
Shreveport Paint Your Heart Out volunteer
Current member on Ceremonial Unit
Certificate of Recognition of attendance for effectively managing a multi-generational workforce Letter from Sheriff Prator for saving another deputy’s life while training in St Martinsville, LA Public Speaking for Senior Citizen’s Safety Groups ACTIVITIES
Currently serving on Advisory Board at Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Currently serving as Senior Coordinator for Greater Shreveport Leadership Program Currently serving on Northwest Louisiana Veterans Ancillary Committee Implemented Document Imaging for Web access portal to Incident Reports and Criminal Records archiving Piloted Louisiana Civil Live Scan program for LSA and assisted with statewide implementation Effectively Re-commissioned over 1300 CPSO employees/retirees in 2012 Facilitated CPSO Personal Safety and Firearms Familiarization Classes for the public Currently active with Sheriff’s Dive Team as a Rescue/Recovery Diver 2011 - Present References for
Christopher L. Abney
Chris Robinson, Chief Fire Investigator
Shreveport Fire Department
505 Travis Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
*****.********@************.***
Sherry Cone, Probation Officer
LA State Probation & Parole
2525 Youree Drive; Suite 300
Shreveport, LA 71104
*****@***********.*****.**.**
Joe Mann, Senior Special Agent (Retired)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Current: Private Investigator, Louisiana State Licensed Owner of the Homeland Security Group, LLC
P.O. Box 65122, Shreveport, LA 71136
*******@*****.***
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