Crime scene investigator/property and evidence
Resume:
Diana G. Surratt
***** *** ****** ** (APT ***)
Dade City, FL 33525
Objective
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my knowledge, and skills, allowing me to fully utilize my training and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the agency
Experience
Dade City Police Department February 2017- Current
Forensic Investigator/Property and Evidence Coordinator/ Former Crime Analyst
Dade City Police Department - Dade City, FL
February 2017 to Present
Forensic Investigation Job Duties:
Collection and preservation of evidence.
Documentation of crime scenes utilizing photography, video, and sketches.
Lifting and collecting fingerprints
Collecting and documenting trace evidence of DNA
Determining the approximate time and cause of death
Examining weapons and devices
Testifying as a witness in court
Conducting interviews with relatives, law enforcement officials, and medical professionals
Assisting Law Enforcement Personal with protecting the crime scene from outside contamination
Documenting each detail including taking photographs of the scene and pieces of evidence that can stand up in court
Sending samples to a lab and writing a Supplemental report of the findings
Training both sworn and civilian prospects, in the proper documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence
Able to work independently and/or with a team of investigators
Strong understanding of and adherence to protocol
Attend training and exercises to supplement skills and improve knowledge
Property and Evidence Coordinator Duties:
Maintaining property and evidence room, as well as essential equipment.
Purchasing and inventory control of required supplies.
Release of property to rightful parties.
Submission of crucial evidence to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Fulfill evidentiary requests for State attorney’s Office (SAO), Public Defender’s Office (PDO), and private attorneys.
Receives, stores/files property/evidence, and audio tapes; retrieves same from storage area as needed; secures currency in safe.
Prepares property receipts; enters into a computer database; insures property/evidence is properly packaged and sealed.
Attempts to determine owners of the property.
Provides advice and assistance to law enforcement officers in collecting and packaging property/evidence; conducts ongoing dialog and follow-up with officers and other interested parties regarding property/evidence.
Transports property/evidence for testing or processing; ensures custody and disposition are per federal and state laws and regulations.
Monitors supplies inventory; orders supplies and materials as needed.
Organizes and implements a lost/abandoned bicycle donation program.
Attends seminars, classes, and field trips to other agencies to maintain or improve technical or professional skills.
Body Worn, Dash Camera, and the interior Department Camera Systems and Operations:
Assists officers with video and audio recordings pertinent to their respective cases.
Maintain and Update the following systems: L3/WatchGuard/Traffic Cloud
Administrator for L3 and WatchGuard Body Worn Camera and Dash Camera Systems
Other Job Duties:
Advising police explorers and coordinating fundraisers
Attending and participating in City Events
Photographer for City Events
Production Supervisor/Customer Service:
Zeagle Systems, Inc. - Zephyrhills, FL
February 2012 to January 2014
Production Manager Job Duties:
Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
Oversee and coach employees
Ensure the safe use of the equipment and schedule regular maintenance
Check production output according to specifications
Submit reports on performance and progress
Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
Train new employees on how to safely use equipment and follow procedures
Enforce strict safety guidelines and agency standards
Customer Service Job Duties:
Improve customer service experience, create engaged customers and facilitate growth
Take ownership of customers issues and follow problems through to resolution
Set a clear mission and deploy strategies focused on the mission
Develop service procedures, policies, and standards
Keep accurate records and document customer service actions and discussions
Analyze statistics and compile accurate reports
Control resources and utilize assets to achieve qualitative and quantitative targets
Adhere to and manage the approved budget
Maintain an orderly workflow according to priorities
review customer complaints
track customer complaint resolution
handle complex and escalated customer service issues
Skills/Certifications
CJIS Level II Security Training – March 2019
Youth Protection Training- Boy Scouts of America- February 2019
International Association for Property and Evidence Membership- October 2018
Fentanyl Safety for Law Enforcement- FDLE- August 2017
Managing Property and Evidence in Law Enforcement- IAPE October 2018
Modern Uses of DNA- FDIAI- September 2018
Public Records Request- FACC- May 2018
Crime Scene Processing- IPTM- December 2017
Digital Photography for Law Enforcement- IPTM- 2018
Senior Leadership Perspective on Decision Making -Saint Leo-2021
A True & Effective Audit- IAPE-2020
Homicide Case Pitfalls and Mistakes-How to Avoid Them – 4 HOURS-2021
Crash Scene Mapping and laser mapping- 2020
Crash Scene Mapping w/ Lasers Course
Crash Scene Mapping w/ Lasers Course
Education
Pasco-Hernando State College Currently Seeking: A.A. in Criminal Justice
May 2010- Present
Saint Leo University Currently Enrolled: B.A. in Criminal Justice with the specialization of criminology
August 2021
Tri-County High School
Buena Vista, GA
High School Diploma
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