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Roger Kuhns

Highland

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Private Investigator with extensive experience in background investigations and fraud detection. Proven leadership as Director of Security at Management Trust Co., overseeing a team of 12. Skilled in threat assessment and effective communication, ensuring compliance and successful courtroom testimonies. Recognized for enhancing security protocols and training development.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Private Investigator

Self employed
San Bernardino
10.2016 - 09.2025
  • I conduct law enforcement agency pre-employment backgrounds for several southern California agencies. These are critical backgrounds that determine whether an applicant may of may not be chosen to be a peace officer. I have a POST backgrounds Investigator certificate.

Director of Security

Management Trust Co.
Tustin
04.2009 - 10.2016
  • I was promoted to Director of Security of the 2400 home HOA of East Highlands Ranch from a patrol position in April of 2013. I oversaw 12 security officers and office staff. I was responsible for hiring, terminations, and small claims court filings and appearances on homeowner violation proceedings.

Supervising Investigator

County of Riverside Dept. of Public Social Service
Riverside
02.1989 - 06.1997
  • Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of fraud and abuse within the County Welfare system. I was responsible for 10 peace officer investigators. I oversaw all district attorney-referred case filings. In addition, my unit was responsible for parental child abductions of children deemed wards of the Superior Court. I was the Department Rangemaster for firearms training. This unit was POST-certified in California.

Field Training Officer

Rialto Police Department
Rialto
12.1983 - 12.1988
  • I was hired as a patrol officer here and was quickly promoted to Corporal/Field Training officer. I was responsible for the day to day training of new hire officers from the academy. I was trained for SWAT as well. My training sessions with my trainees included extensive firearm instructions.

Deputy Sheriff

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Bernardino
10.1975 - 12.1982

I was hired as a deputy sheriff in January of 1972. I worked some custody assignments for about 15 mos and then went to patrol. After that I was assigned to the SWAT team as designated sniper. I was also involved in field training new deputies. I was promoted to Detective in 1980 and assigned to burglary/auto theft. I was next assigned to the elite Homicide team in 1981 where I worked until Dec. of 1982.

Education

Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice

Riverside City College
Riverside
06-1971

Skills

  • Background investigations
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Threat assessment
  • Leadership skills
  • Report development
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Report writing
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident response
  • Effective communication
  • Negotiation skills
  • Records research
  • Witness statements
  • Legal research
  • Fraud investigation
  • Training development
  • Problem solving
  • Security protocols
  • Compliance monitoring

Affiliations

  • I am an avid shooter and collector of firearms and have been since I was 15 years old. I and my wife have a large friend base which we interact with frequently. I am a practiced home chef which I enjoy very much. We have great interest in fine dining.

Certification

  • I possess California POST basic, intermediate, advanced, and supervisory certificates. In addition, I have certificates from the FBI and California DOJ in SWAT and Certified range officer. I have concealed weapons permits for San Bernardino Co, and Arizona (non-resident). I currently have my application in for a CCW in Florida. I possess my exposed firearm permit though BSIS for security officer and PI. I am a licensed private investigator in California since 2016.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Private Investigator

Self employed
10.2016 - 09.2025

Director of Security

Management Trust Co.
04.2009 - 10.2016

Supervising Investigator

County of Riverside Dept. of Public Social Service
02.1989 - 06.1997

Field Training Officer

Rialto Police Department
12.1983 - 12.1988

Deputy Sheriff

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
10.1975 - 12.1982

Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice

Riverside City College
Roger Kuhns