JOSEPH LABERT
Hazle Township, PA *****
570-***-**** • ******@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-labert-52b4b57b SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
ANALYST LEADER COMMUNICATOR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Accomplished, tenacious law and regulatory enforcement agent with a proven record of leading comprehensive investigations which uncover the truth about illegal activity. Influential communicator skilled at building relationships with teammates, conducting thorough and productive interviews, and coordinating with partners from outside agencies. Versatile background investigating property and personal crime, insurance and other fraud, workers’ compensation, drug enforcement and diversion, and other infractions. Supportive teacher with extensive experience field training new agents and officers. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, justice, and service. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Interviews
• Communication
• Auto Insurance Fraud
• Workers Compensation
• Drug Diversion
• Healthcare Fraud
• Homeowners Insurance
Fraud
• Case Management
• Field Training
• K-9
• Identity Theft
• Special Investigations
• Criminal Investigations
• Pharmacy Investigations
• Fraud Analytics
• Background
Investigations
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiations
• Goal Setting
• Professional
Development
• Team Building
• Presentations
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL AGENT 2018-Present
PA Office of the Attorney General – Harrisburg, PA Charged with conducting investigations into fraud, waste, criminal conduct, and other activity for the state of Pennsylvania.
• Investigate automobile and homeowner’s insurance fraud as Bureau of Criminal Investigations Special Agent for Insurance Fraud
• Conduct drug diversion investigations as Narcotics Agent II with Bureau of Narcotics Investigations and Drug Control
• Investigate workers’ compensation claims to determine fraudulent activity
• Interview individuals connected to fraud cases to ascertain information related to potential violations
• Review documents and other evidence to uncover and verify irregularities indicating improper activity
• Partner with Local, State, and Federal authorities
• Work in conjunction with Special Investigation Units (SIU’s) in the automobile and healthcare/pharmaceutical industry
Accomplishment
o Selected to serve as Field Training Agent for new agents DETECTIVE/K-9/PATROL OFFICER 1998-2018
Hazleton City Police Department – Hazleton, PA
Tasked with conducting criminal investigations ranging from theft to criminal homicide.
• Interviewed alleged perpetrators, witnesses, and other individuals connected to potential criminal activity
• Compiled and developed supporting case evidence to obtain search and arrest warrants
• Conducted complete background investigations
• Served with K-9 partner conducting drug and related investigations
• Acted as Field Training Officer for new members of the department Accomplishments
o Received recognition medal for Operation Rising Star Narcotics Investigation o Selected to serve as member of US Marshals Fugitive Task Force o Executed first successful extradition (fugitive from Mexico) to Luzerne County
Fugitive was subsequently convicted of homicide and sentenced to life in prison MILITARY SERVICE
MILITARY POLICE OFFICER
US Army Reserve, 320th Military Police Battalion – Ashley, PA
Honorable Discharge
Awarded National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Penn State University - University Park, PA
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
Certified Examiner Course in Truth Verification Testing and Examination Techniques Cyber Investigations 105 – Cell Phone Mapping and Analysis Understanding Gunshot Residue
Social Media Investigation: Making a Case in the Digital Age Gang Investigation, Gang Identification Collection Methods, and Gang Sentencing Enhancements Vehicle Search and Seizure
Advanced Practical Homicide Investigation
Cellular Forensics in a Mobile Word
Arson Detection and Fire Investigation (ZADI)
The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Investigation PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Association of Special Investigation Units Fraternal Order of Police - Power City Lodge (2018-Present) The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Suite