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Benjamin O'Brien

Olive Branch,MS

Summary

Dedicated Criminal Investigator focused on keeping general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assists fellow employees, superiors and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people, property crimes and organized crime.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant Investigator

Memphis Police Department
01.2003 - Current
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Administrative assistant to my front-line supervisor.
  • Attended command staff meetings when needed and provided unit information as requested by command staff members.
  • One of two acting supervisors when my front-line supervisor is unavailable. (Off from work or in scheduled meetings)
  • 2010-2016 was 1 of 4 team leaders for a 30-person narcotic team. This included assigning investigators to call out after hours, and completing state and federal documents to report meth labs. Then submitted overtime reimbursement documentation to the state of Tennessee for overtime and balanced the payments between the state of Tennessee and the funds the Memphis Police Department received.
  • 2010-2016 I was in charge of scheduling all re-certifications for each meth-trained investigator.
  • 2010-2016 I was in charge of all safety equipment including yearly equipment tests, scheduling repairs as needed on all equipment, and ordering safety supplies when inventory was low.
  • Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures, and investigation strategies.
  • Presented information at professional forums, conferences, and associations.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Trained junior officers in investigative procedures, resulting in increased proficiency and overall team effectiveness.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN

Skills

  • Records Management

  • Information Documentation

  • Resource Management

  • Investigations Management

  • Defensive Tactics

  • Team Management

  • Mentoring abilities

  • Video surveillance systems

  • Supervisor Experience

  • Community Relations

  • Self Motivation

  • Excellent Communication

Accomplishments

    I have received multiple investigator of the month awards at the precinct level and specialized units.

Timeline

Sergeant Investigator

Memphis Police Department
01.2003 - Current

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Memphis

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Southwest Community College

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bethel University
Benjamin O'Brien