Daniel Rivas, Jr. CECFE, *CI

WELL-QUALIFIED CERTIFIED INVESTIGATOR

**** *** ***** *., *******, AR adg5xx@r.postjobfree.com

870-***-****

HIGHLY VERSATILE ADAPTABLE RESULTS-DRIVEN

Accomplished Leader with 20+ Years’ Diverse Investigative & Management Expertise

Tenacious Investigator with superb track record in applying strong analytical competencies, critical thinking, and sound judgment. Highly diverse and dynamic background with specialized experience in investigating complex crimes, situations, and personal behaviors.

Technical Savvy and Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Data Entry (80 WPM)

Languages: Bilingual, English / Spanish

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor’s Degree: Criminal Justice, Liberty University – Exp. Completion, Fall 2021, Currently at 90 credit hours.

Pending Certification: Intelligence Analyst, Exp. Completion, Oct 2020

Active Certifications: Cyber Criminal Investigator-3CI

Certified Law Enforcement Officer, State of Arkansas Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (CECFE)

PROFILE OF KEY EXPERTISE / QUALIFICATIONS

Due Diligence Investigations

Secure / Confidential Surveillance

Data Reporting and Documentation

Community and Client Relations

Expert Testimony / Presentation

Investigative Research / Evidence Collection

Critical Thinking / Creative Problem-Solving

Case Load Management / Issue Resolution

Public / Civil / Military Service Management

Independent / Collaborative Team Player

Complex Case Analysis

Articulate Communication

Positive Interpersonal Skills

Stellar Time Management

Sharp Attention to Detail

Technical Savvy and Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Data Entry (80 WPM)

Languages: Bilingual, English / Spanish

DANIEL RIVAS JR. – PROFESS IONAL EXPERIENCE

Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. – Yellville, Arkansas

9/11/2017

Investigator CID (Criminal Investigative Division)

Investigate suspicious activity, conduct criminal enforcement, and complete detailed investigative reports.

I conducted investigations involving fraud, theft, internet, and identity theft. I pursued certification law enforcement programs as a “Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner” and “Certified Cyber Crime Criminal Examiner obtaining certification in both fields in February 2020 through the National White-Collar Crime Center.

I initiated several undercover sting operations that led to significant arrests and convictions for the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics and weapons.

I developed a program to educate senior citizens on on-going scams, confidence games and how to watch for and report elderly abuse in Marion County.

I reconstituted “dead in the water” cases involving Spanish speaking only victims of fraud and brought them successfully to fruition.

Responsibly follow constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for searches and arrests.

Conducted background investigations for the department and separate city police departments located in the county.

Conduct routine to complex surveillance activities.

Investigated Sexual Assault crimes.

August 2018 to November 2018: I attended and successfully completed the Arkansas Police Academy at Black River Law Enforcement Academy and graduated with a 97.1 GPA, the Dean’s list.

December 2019-Appointed head of Cyber-Crimes unit.

Investigated cybercrimes and internet-facilitated crimes

Collection and analysis of evidence held by Electronic Service Providers

Investigation of cybercrime and internet-facilitated crimes

Investigated all financial crime involving fraud, theft, internet intrusion, debit-credit card theft, forgery and instituted cybercrime mitigation

OSINT Investigations

Bank Secrecy Act Training

AML Investigations Training

Mortgage Fraud Investigations.

Intelligence Analysis Training.

NW3C Intellectual Property Crimes Investigations

April 22, 2020: My position and 12 other positions were eliminated due to county budget cuts because of COVID 19. Marion County is the home of Ranger Boats. Ranger Boats moved 2/3rds of its operation to Ava, MO in December 2019. A major part of the county tax base was lost. Poor budgeting by the commissioner’s court caused a shortfall of over 2.5 million dollars. The county had to resort to the very basic law enforcement efforts and a hiring freeze has been in effect since April 2020.

The Aegis-Murgia – Key West, Florida Barcelona, SP 2012– 2017

Law Enforcement Seminar Instructor teaching local, and government law enforcement agencies in England, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Interpol basic and advanced economic crimes and fraud schemes, currencies and bitcoin used in fraud and money laundering, financial instruments and payments

Taught investigative and surveillance techniques, crime scene investigation and photography. Collection and analysis of evidence, Cyber security. Techniques on searching for assets, assumed names, property and hidden bank accounts and how to use the internet to conduct investigations

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ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Licensed Investigator / Qualified Manager San Antonio, TX (10+ Years)

Provided expert investigative support to clients experiencing financial loss, fraud, or in need of internal investigations.

Focused primarily on workers' compensation and insurance fraud as well as investigation into fraudulent claims and billing practices.

Expert at locating “Cheaters” on fraudulent workers compensation and insurance claims.

Conducted fraud investigations for doctors and dentists involving billing, ghost charges and fraudulent billing.

Conducted undercover operations for companies and corporations.

Conducted scouting operations in Mexico and Central America to identify and evaluate safe and secure locations company managers and executives could establish residence near their factory locations.

Provided personal protection services to executives and provided threat assessment evaluations.

Established branch office in Cancun Mexico to assist American companies investigate fraudulent claims and internal theft and established escort services for transport companies moving parts and materials to the Texas border from company sites in Mexico.

Conducted investigations for insurance companies on fraudulent claims.

Contract investigator for the Department of Homeland Security. Conducted personnel background investigations on files provided by DHS.

Led personal protective details in Mexico, South America and the United States.

Conducted Insurance Investigations involving auto accidents, truck involved accidents, wrongful death, defective products, missing persons, potential liability claim investigations and verification background investigations.

Examiner, Insurance / Accident, San Antonio Independent School District – San Antonio, TX (4-Years)

Diligently investigated incidents of loss by school district in accidents, theft, financial fraud, workers' compensation fraud and Arson. Conducted safe and secure surveillance, interviews, and worked closely with legal department to develop cases for litigation.

Aided in prosecuting workers' compensation fraud by conducting undercover and on-sight impromptu investigations of suspected fraudulent activity, as well as 1:1 interview with claimants to flesh out details and determine case validity.

Conducted audits and reviews of pharmacy prescriptions provided to W/C patients to insure consistent with claim

Demonstrated strong organization and time management to review and initiate action in a timely manner.

Investigated all accidents involving students, faculty, and staff within the purview of the School District for determination as to what follow-up would be involved.

Conducted background investigations for all drivers requiring a CDL to work for the school district per D.O.T. regulations.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Active Member: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA)

Association of Former Intelligence Agents (IFIA)

MILITARY SERVICE

Master at Arms Investigator / Fleet Investigator

1971-72 Service in the Republic of Vietnam

1973-74 Chaser duty, Norfolk Naval Station

1974-78 Transferred to the Spanish Guardia Civil Counter-Intelligence Unit to act as interpreter and liaison and assist with threat assessment for ships visiting the numerous European ports at that time.

1978-81 Command Investigator, Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL. Attended and graduated from the Pensacola Police Academy.

1982-84 Camp Shields, Okinawa. Anti-Terrorist Rapid Reaction force strike team leader.

1985-88 USS LaSalle LPD3, Bahrain. Command Investigator

1988-1991 Naval Station Ingleside, TX: Security Dept, Chief Investigator. Retired from Active duty Oct 30, 1991

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