James Cornell Collins
Contact
Tel : 202-***-****
e-mail : *****.*********@*****.***
Profile
Objective
Seeking a criminal investigative-type position that will utilize my unique combination of skills, honed by my progressive thirty year experience and study history, which covers a wide range of investigative, security, paralegal and supervisory work.
Key Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Computer literate and experienced in various word processing and desktop publishing programs.
Journeyman Carpenter, Member Local Carpenters Union #491
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Administrative of Justice (May 2008)
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
Certificate of Completion (January 1978)
Paralegal Institute, Silver Spring, Maryland
Law Enforcement Specialist School
Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas
Work Experience
Criminal Investigator/Paralegal
Private Contractor
Washington, D.C. metro area
10/1984- present
Handles numerous types of cases provided by attorneys, businesses and individuals, covering various criminal incidents. Performed crime or accident scene analysis for cases and write written reports of the investigative findings. Conducted interviews and prepared statements of victims, defendants, witnesses and suspects. Researched all known and newly-discovered information pertaining to cases. Testified in court for attorney cases.
William S. Thompson-& Associates Law Firm
Criminal Investigator
Washington, D.C.
6/1991- 8/1994
Set up office systems for this start-up law practice. Managed the office for a staff of seven attorneys. Assisted in the preparation of and responsible for the filing of all types of legal documents. Spearheaded all discovery and investigative efforts for the office and prepared written analysis reports on the results. Made investigate work results presentations to attorneys and assisted with incorporating it into trial preparations. Subpoenaed with witnesses and testified in court.
Howard University Office of Security Services
Various Positions
Washington, D.C.
11/1977- 9/1984
Dispatched, tracked and coordinated all security unit services to investigate a myriad of campus criminal, safety, security and emergency issues. Reviewed reports submitted by security officers. Assisted in writing new security manuals for the office. Coordinated campus security efforts for all visiting dignitaries, diplomats and personalities, whenever required. (Desk Sergeant)
Performed investigations and prepared written narratives of various reported or suspected campus criminal activities, sexual offenses, accidents, and security and emergency issues. (Security Officer)
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United States Air Force
Various Duty Stations
1971-1977
Investigated various reported or suspected on-base military-related offenses, crimes, sexual offenses, domestic problems, accidents, and safety and security issues. Performed crime scene analysis and examined physical evidence. Conducted interviews and prepared statements of victims, witnesses and suspects. Prepared reports analyzing complete investigative effort of each assignment. Law Enforcement Specialist)
Supervised a team of law enforcement specialists in the performance of their assigned duties related to all security, safety and emergency matters on the military base. (Flight Chief)
Responsible for dispatching, tracking and coordinating military base security services to investigate all reported or suspected offenses. Examined reports submitted by law enforcement officers for their efficiency. Handled all priority calls and assisted flight chief to ensure the security of the military base. Desk Sergeant)