Experienced POST-Certified Investigator and Law Enforcement Liaison
Resume:
TOMMY POWELL
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
Dear Hiring Manager,
Dear Human Resources,
I was delighted to discover that an opportunity exists within your agency. I am in need of making myself useful once again within a law enforcement community. As a retired POST Certified Investigator for the Arizona Department of Corrections, I feel myself obliged to be of service for your agency and our great State.
While serving with the Department of Corrections for 20 years, I worked with the prison internal gang task force as well with the external component then known as G.I.I.T.E.M. In my final years, I sought and became POST Certified and served as a Special Investigator with the Criminal Investigation Unit. I am user friendly with computer programs, research, filing and administrative duties as they apply to law enforcement needs.
In closing, I am enclosing my complete resume for your perusal that lists all of my skills that are pertinent for the position listed. I am available at your convenience for an interview and am always available by phone at 480-***-****
Sincerely and at your service,
Tommy Powell
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
TOMMY POWELL
20808 N. 27th Ave #2141
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
PROFILE
I began my Law Enforcement Career by working as a Correctional Officer in New Mexico. I later relocated to Arizona and finished my career after 20 years of service. Having a predominant interest in investigations, I sought and became POST Certified and served as a Special Investigator with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Criminal Investigation Unit for my last 10 years. During my years as a Police Officer/Special Investigator, I gained experience in Criminal and Administrative investigations, court appearances, and worked closely with the public.
WORK EXPERIENCE
MEDFORD KNIFE AND TOOL November 2025-Current
Knife Assembly
COUNTYWIDE SECURITY January 2024-October 2025
Lake Patrol Security Armed (Lake Pleasant)
Provide Security for the lake housing community and harbor surroundings
COVENBRIDGE GROUP March 2025-April 2025
Fraud/Surveillance Investigations
Surveillance on residential and business locations
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS January 2000-March 2020
Criminal Special Investigator/Police Officer
Investigated Criminal Cases
oHomicide
oNatural Death
oAssault
oSexual Assault
oFraud
oMoney Laundering
oDangerous Drugs
oPrison Disturbances
Conducted arrests
Grand Jury Appearances
Crime Scene Investigations
Assigned as the Evidence Custodian
Security Threat Group Unit/Police Officer (AZDOC)
Monitored and tracked Prison/Street gang members in and out of prison.
Interviewed gang members and gained intel involving drugs, weapons, assault and homicides.
Correctional Officer/Special Security Unit/Terrorist Liaison Officer (AZDOC)
The Special Security Unit is a specialized team that monitors and tracks the activities of the Department’s gang threat groups.
Monitored the gang members through phone calls, mail and interviews.
If a gang member was deemed a threat to the prison institution the Special Security Unit was assigned to generate a detailed report to assist in validating the individual and placing him in a secured area away from the general population.
Assigned as a Terrorist Liaison Officer for the AZ Department of Corrections
oLower level and attended the TLO meetings with other Departments/Agencies.
Correctional Officer (AZDOC)
Controlled and directed inmates according to the Department Policies and Procedures.
Accountability of inmates, tools, equipment and other staff members.
Monitor the integrity of the perimeter and security devices within the facility.
Complete health, welfare, safety, and fire inspections of assigned posts.
Immediately respond to all critical incidents and emergency situations.
Supervise, escort, and restrain inmates.
Maintain knowledge of security, custody, and disciplinary procedures.
Enforce State policies within the facility.
Practice techniques of defusing escalated situations.
Write detailed and articulate incident reports.
Assigned as a Property Officer
Assigned as a Visitation Officer
Assigned as an Ingress/Egress Officer
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
January 1997-January 2000
Correctional Officer/Special Security Unit
The Special Security Unit is a specialized team that monitors and tracks the activities of the Department’s gang threat groups.
Monitored the gang members through phone calls, mail and interviews.
If a gang member was deemed a threat to the prison institution the Special Security Unit was assigned to generate a detailed report to assist in validating the individual and placing him in a secured area away from the general population.
Correctional Officer
Controlled and directed inmates according to the Department Policies and Procedures.
Accountability of inmates, tools, equipment and other staff members.
Monitor the integrity of the perimeter and security devices within the facility.
Complete health, welfare, safety, and fire inspections of assigned posts.
Immediately respond to all critical incidents and emergency situations.
Supervise, escort, and restrain inmates.
Maintain knowledge of security, custody, and disciplinary procedures.
Enforce State policies within the facility.
Practice techniques of defusing escalated situations.
Write detailed and articulate incident reports.
Assigned as a Transport Officer
Assigned as a Firearms Instructor
Assigned to the Prison’s Fire Department
Assigned to the Prison Tactical Response Team
POWELL TIRE (ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO)
February 1996-January 2000
Tire sales and service
Minor Mechanic Work
Family Operated
HAGERMAN SERVICE CENTER (HAGERMAN, NEW MEXICO)
June 1993-February 1996
Tire sales and service
Minor Mechanic Work
Service Truck
Farm Equipment
Family Operated
OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT (OFF DUTY POLICE)
SHUMWAY SECURITIES January 2012-January 2020
Traffic Control
VIP Escort
Crowd Control
Construction Control
COUNTYWIDE SECURITY
Community Patrol
Crowd Control
Movie Theater Security
Construction Control
LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALISTS
Crowd Control
EDUCATION
2009-Attended the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Basic Training Academy (Sworn)
2000-Attended the Arizona Correctional Officer Training Academy
1997-Attended the New Mexico Corrections Academy
1995-High School Graduate Hagerman High School, Hagerman, New Mexico
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES
Arizona Police Officer Standards and Traning (AZPOST Inactive)
Arizona Private Investigator License (Active)
Arizona Security Armed Security Guard License (Active)
Arizona Security Guard License (Active)
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