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Tom Finley

Mission Viejo

Summary

I have retired with full service retirements from WPD and the OCDA's Office. I have an excellent reputation with both organizations, and can provide references upon request.


On a personal note, I have been married to my wife for 34 years, and have 3 adult children who live out of the area now. We own a home in South Orange County, and have lived there for 29 years.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

District Attorney Investigator (retired PT 960)

Orange County District Attorney's Office
03.2020 - Current

I currently work part time in the Gang Reduction Intervention program. I work with at-risk kids and their families in South Orange County who are showing concerning behavior, academic or attendance behaviors. I also conduct good character and decision making education assemblies for schools.

District Attorney Investigator/Supervising Inv.

Orange County District Attorney's Office
03.2013 - 03.2020

I was an Investigator for 3.5 years, where I worked Domestic Violence and Child Abduction. I was promoted to Supervising Investigator and was assigned to supervise the Family Protection Unit and Human Trafficking Unit. I retired honorably after 7.5 Years. The District Attorney's Office then offered me a part time 960 position, which I accepted.


While at the District Attorney's Office, I was assigned to the Dignitary Protection Unit, and was deployed as needed.

Police Commander

Westminster Police Department
10.1986 - 11.2013

*Police Commander - Traffic and Investigations Div.

*Police Sergeant - Organized Crime Unit, Adjutant to the Chief of Police, Gang Unit, Metro Unit, Patrol.

*Detective - Narcotics (majors and street level, Homicide.

*Patrol Officer - Served as a training officer.


SWAT - 15 years, SWAT Commander, Asst. SWAT Commander, Sniper Team Leader, Sniper, Entry Team.


2x Medal of Courage

5x Westminster Public Service Award

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
05.2006

Skills

    As it applies to this position, I have extensive teaching experience I have held a vocational teaching credential from California State, Long Beach I have served as an instructor for two years at the Golden West Police Academy I taught Occupational studies for 3 years at various high schools in Orange County I have conducted trainings as a supervisor and administrator at Westminster Police Department As the SWAT Commander, my main function was constructing and conducting monthly trainings for 3 years I have taught college courses online at two Universities in the area of Leadership Studies I have also served as a coach for my kids teams from 5 years old to their Varsity sports in high school

Timeline

District Attorney Investigator (retired PT 960)

Orange County District Attorney's Office
03.2020 - Current

District Attorney Investigator/Supervising Inv.

Orange County District Attorney's Office
03.2013 - 03.2020

Police Commander

Westminster Police Department
10.1986 - 11.2013

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Gonzaga University
Tom Finley