Skills
Work History
Conscientious criminal investigations team member bringing 21 years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution of all kinds of criminal cases Preserving crime scenes
Investigating crimes
Undercover Investigations
Leading team operations
Team leadership skills
Collecting evidence
Supervising investigations
Police Database Knowledge and Use
FBI Crisis Negotiator
2000-01 - Current Senior Detective
Palmyra Police Department, Palmyra, NJ
Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
Guided, mentored and supervised subordinates to improve job performance and case clearing rates.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
Shawn Benedict
Law Enforcement Assigned To Detective Division
Address Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054
Phone 609-***-****
E-mail adu2z9@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
Collected and used forensic evidence to solve crimes such as, Homicides, Arson, Sexual Assaults and Fraud.
Initiated and concluded investigations of crime organizations. Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases. 1997-01 - 2000-01 Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol Newfield Police Department, Newfield, NJ
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes. Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses. Community Policing, Organized National Night Out
Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail. Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes. 2010-09 - 2016-12 Bachelor's Degree: Administrative Science And Public Administration
Farleigh Dickinson University - New Jersey
1994-02 - 1998-05 Associate's Degree: Business Administration Camden County College - Blackwood, NJ