Resume: Private Investigator
Tricia Cochran
Helena, Mt. 59601
Career Objective: Contracted Investigator that allows me to improve, based off my experience and work ethic.
Professional History:
Trusted Investigations, LLC, 532 Dreben Way, Helena Mt. 11-2019 to Present Contracted Private Investigator
13 plus years in Law Enforcement with experience in Field Investigations, Background Investigations, Activity Checks, Workers Compensation Claims, Personal Injury Claims, Accident Investigations, Witness statements and Skip Tracing. etc. I am a State Licensed Private Investigator with personal bond coverage. I use Cell Phones, Computers, Voice Recorder, Cam Recorder, with the ability to upload to Dropbox. Currently use a software program called “Tracers” for Background Investigations. Melton Dental, 301 Saddle Drive, Helena, Mt 05-2012 to Present Dental Assistant
Assist dentist as he provides care to a patient, prepare dental instruments before treatment, properly sterilize all instruments, transfer instruments during procedure, and perform isolation techniques. Prepare cements, amalgam, composite, and impression materials. Apply fluoride treatment, take impressions and bite registrations. Place and remove periodontal dressings, remove sutures, apply topical medications, remove excess cement from restorations, pour impressions to make stone and plaster models, fabricate mouth guards and temporary crowns. Manage dental emergencies, assess the condition of patient's teeth, polish teeth and remove stains and deposits, provide advice on proper oral hygiene and appropriate products to use. Collect and record patient's health history, determine allergies, perform dental charting, take dental x-rays and ensure patient is comfortable. Perform inventory control, order supplies as necessary and perform patient care management. I am knowledgably with "DENTRIX" software system and all front office performances, including processing medical and dental insurance claims and dental marketing. Montana Highway Patrol, 2550 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Mt. 10-12-11 to 05-1212 Dispatcher
Use a computer-aided dispatch system and receive calls from the public requesting police services. Maintain contact with all units on assignments, maintain status and location of troopers, enter, update, and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems, such as CJIN and SMART CAD. Monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies, operate variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, and telephones.
Montana Department of Revenue, 125 N. Roberts, 3rd Floor, Helena, Mt. 04-2011 to 10-2011 Enforcement Agent
Collection Technician for Bad Debts unit. Coordinate collection strategies, provide specialized documents review, process control investigations, and related support services telephone collections. Conduct investigations of records and debtor files, perform offset of tax refunds and other allowable funds to secure payment of delinquent debts. Used several computer systems, such as Window Excel, Window XP, Window mail, Mistics, and Gentax.
Montana State Prison, Conley Lake Road, DeerLodge, Mt 10-2010 to 04-2011 Correctional Officer
Manage and oversee the security of the Prison. As an Officer you are required to preserve the safety of the inmates and supervise their movements. Search inmates and their living quarters for contraband like; weapons and drugs. Report in writing on inmate conduct, security breaches, disturbances, or any unusual occurrences.
Visalia Police Department, 303 S. Johnson, Visalia, Ca. 09-2007 to 04-2008 Police Officer:
Patrolled city areas to preserve law and order, and to prevent and discover the commission of a crime. Traffic enforcement, write citations, responds to radio calls and investigate complaints, make arrests for violations of laws and ordinances. Serve warrants, transport prisoners, appear in court for testimony, investigations of crime and crime scene, collect and preserve evidence, write reports on all criminal activity, traffic accident scene, and all information calls. Reedley Police Department, 843 G Street, Reedley, Ca. 09-1997 to 09-2007 Patrol Sergeant: 02-2005 to 09-2007
Detectives: 09-2004 to 02-2005
Field Training Officer: 01-2003 to 12-
2003 Officer in Charge (O.I.C.): 01-2003 to 12-
2003 Boat Patrol: 05-2003 to 12-
2003
School Resource Officer: 07-2002 to 05-2003
Patrol Officer: 07-2001 to 06-2002
Bike Patrol: 06-2000 to 07-2001
Patrol Officer: 05-1999 to 06-2000
Community Service Officer: 09-1997 to 05-1999
Provided law enforcement and deterrence patrol to prevent crime, loss of property, and life, to Reedley community. Gang enforcement Sergeant, managed and overseen the Gang Unit Program, and coordinated with other police agency on tactical deterrence. Supervised subordinate officers; which included training, evaluating and guidance. Analyzed crime date and evidence gathered for reports submitted by officers. Write complete reports on variety of topic, such as methods for improving operations, and jointing with other departments. Sergeant for High School Resource Officer, Sergeant for Boat Patrol Units, and Sergeant for Youth Explorer Program. Maintained and Supervised a detention facility within the Reedley Police Department. This facility housed juveniles, female, and male adults for the county of Fresno, California.
Education:
Golden State College
November 1991 3356 S. Fairway, Visalia Ca.
Community Service Officer Academy 09-1997
to 10-1997 Fresno Police Department, Fresno
POST Basic Academy 08-1998
to 05-1999 College of the Sequoias, Visalia
Fresno City College
1101 E. University Ave, Fresno, Ca.
The Dale Foundation
Chicago, IL. 60611
Associate Degree Completion Professional
Business and Legal
240 hours
Community Academy - Completion
840 hours
POST Basic Peace Officer Training
268 hours
Law Enforcement Training
12 Credits
DANB GC Review Course Completion
Professional Certificates:
2001 B108596
02001
02005
03001
06001
03002
04001
03002
06001
2019 PSP-PI-LIC-32640
1997
1999
2005
2004
2005
2004
1998
2003
2005
2005
2005
2003
2000
1998
2007
2000
2007
2004
Basic Post Certificate
Identity Theft
Interview and Interrogation
School Resource Officer
Internal Affairs Investigation
Field Training Officer
Search Warrant Preparation
Leadership Development
POST Supervisor Course
POST Driver Training
License Private Investigator
Process Server
2019 PSP-PSV-LIC-38255
Training Certificates:
Community Service Officer
Academy
Basic Peace Officer Academy
Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Boat Water - Rescue Training
Tactical Communication Officer
in Charge Training
PC 832 - Laws of Arrest
POST Sexual Assaut
Incident Command System
Incident Management System
Gang Strategies Workshop
Swiftwater Unit 1
Drug Symptomology Temporary
Holding Facilities Street Crimes
Bicycle Patrol
Critical Incident Response Radar
Operations
Cal-Gang Training 2005
Personal References:
References:
Ryan Pedersen
Yared Padilla
Joe Garza 559-***-****
Dental Certificates:
DANB Radiography Certification 2012
DANB Infection Control Certification 2012