John Warde
Clovis
Summary
Seeking a challenging position that effectively utilizes extensive experience and training acquired over the years. With a strong desire to contribute skills and knowledge, aims to enhance the productivity and overall success of any company or agency joined in the future.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Justice / C.S.I. Instructor
Valley Regional Occupational Program
08.2008 - Current
- I am currently employed as a Full time instructor for the Valley Regional Occupational Program (VROP) assigned to Sanger High School in Sanger, CA
- I currently teach six classes daily on Criminal Justice and CSI during the school year
- These classes are designed to help students that are interested in pursuing a career in the Law Enforcement and Public Services field
Intermittent Investigator
OMNIPLEX
09.2023 - Current
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
Investigator-6
Keypoint Government Solutions
09.2014 - 06.2015
- I was employed by Keypoint Government Solutions as an Investigator-6 from 9/2014 through 6/2015
- During this time period, I was working Federal Background Investigations on Military and Federal employees requiring a Security Clearance provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management
Senior Investigator
US Investigative Services
07.2006 - 09.2014
- I was employed by US Investigative Services as a Senior Federal Background Investigator, from July of 2006 to September 2014
- During this time period, I worked Federal Background Investigations on Military, Federal and High Level Corporate employees needing a Security Clearance provided by the United States Office of Personnel Management
Field Investigator / Sub-Rosa Surveillance
Horsemen Investigations
10.2005 - 07.2006
- I was employed by Horsemen Investigations as a Field Surveillance Investigator from October of 2005 to July of 2006
- During this time, I worked surveillance on various Workers Compensation cases
- This assignment entailed documenting with video tape, the daily activities of individuals suspected of filing a fraudulent Workers Compensation case
- I also completed AOE/COE Investigations and reports
Background Investigator / Vendor Licensing
Santa Rosa Gaming Commission
04.2005 - 10.2005
- I was employed by the Santa Rosa Gaming Commission at the Palace Indian Gaming Center from April 2005 to October 2005
- During this time, I was responsible for completing employee and vendor licensing background investigations, for the purpose of issuing a Gaming License through the Santa Rosa Gaming Commission
Police Officer / Detective
City of Orange Police Department
04.1988 - 06.2004
- I was employed as a Police Officer for the City of Orange Police Department from April 1988 to June 2004
- During that time, I was assigned to numerous specialty positions that have significantly enhanced my experience
- My most recent and final assignment, was as a Detective assigned to the Major Narcotics Unit
- In August of 1991, I was selected to work in the Orange Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, as a rotating position for six months
- During this time, I was assigned to the S.C.A.T
- Team
- The S.C.A.T
- Team’s primary goals were targeting and arresting street level narcotics dealers
- During my assignment on the S.C.A.T
- Team, I worked in plain clothes, and had the opportunity to work several narcotics investigations
- Additionally, I conducted numerous surveillances, worked with confidential informants, and was involved in the writing and service of narcotics related search warrants
- In October of 1993, I was selected and assigned to the Orange Police Bike Team
- While assigned to the Bike Team, I created an after school gang prevention program, that was widely recognized both within the City of Orange as well as the County of Orange
- This was evident by a Countywide nomination for outstanding Community Oriented Policing, as well as being awarded the Orange Police Department’s Medal of Merit
- During 1996-1998 I obtained my vocational teaching credential and was employed by the Orange Unified School District
- I was an instructor for the Regional Occupation Program (R.O.P.) and taught Law Enforcement I at Canyon High School, Anaheim Hills, CA and also taught at Villa Park High School, Villa Park, CA
- Throughout my career at OPD I have had the opportunity to be an instructor for the Citizens Academy as well as conducting numerous instructional and informative presentations to local High Schools and Colleges
- In December of 1997, I responded to an Officer involved shooting, regarding a former Cal Trans employee
- A disgruntled former employee had gone on a shooting rampage at the Cal Trans yard, armed with an AK-47 assault rifle
- The suspect also possessed a 12-gauge shotgun, multiple handguns, and several hundred rounds of ammunition
- The shooting spree resulted with the suspect injuring one and killing four Cal Trans employees
- The suspect fled a short distance in his vehicle, where a second gun battle with Orange Police Officers erupted
- While exchanging gunfire with the suspect, I was struck with a round from his AK-47
- The rifle round struck me in my lower back, and went through both the back and front panels of my ballistic vest
- For my involvement in this incident, I was awarded the Orange Police Department’s Medal of Courage
- In June of 2004, I retired from the Orange Police Department
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA12-2022
Certification -
D.O.J. Advanced Training Center
Certification -
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Training Center
San Bernardino, CA03.2002
Certification -
Multi-Jurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force
Commerce, CA01.2002
Certification -
Public Safety Training Institute
San Diego, CA03.2000
Certification -
Behavior Analysis
San Bernardino, CA10.1998
Certification -
Regional Occupational Programs
Orange, CA06.1998
Certification -
Drug Evaluation & Classification Training
Los Angeles, CA11.1992
Certification -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA11.1988
Certification -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA01.1988
High School -
Loara High School
Anaheim, CA06.1982
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Ethical and honest
- Due diligence
Timeline
Intermittent Investigator
OMNIPLEX
09.2023 - Current
Investigator-6
Keypoint Government Solutions
09.2014 - 06.2015
Criminal Justice / C.S.I. Instructor
Valley Regional Occupational Program
08.2008 - Current
Senior Investigator
US Investigative Services
07.2006 - 09.2014
Field Investigator / Sub-Rosa Surveillance
Horsemen Investigations
10.2005 - 07.2006
Background Investigator / Vendor Licensing
Santa Rosa Gaming Commission
04.2005 - 10.2005
Police Officer / Detective
City of Orange Police Department
04.1988 - 06.2004
Certification -
D.O.J. Advanced Training Center
Certification -
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Training Center
Certification -
Multi-Jurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force
Certification -
Public Safety Training Institute
Certification -
Behavior Analysis
Certification -
Regional Occupational Programs
Certification -
Drug Evaluation & Classification Training
Certification -
Golden West College
Certification -
Golden West College
High School -
Loara High School
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Fresno Pacific University
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