LaVaughn PETERSON

Experience

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  PA State Police

  Nov 1991 - Sept 2012

  Trooper

  •Conduct investigations of crimes against persons or property•Initiate criminal prosecution of subjects committing crimes or offenses in the Commonwealth of PA.•Identify possible counterfeit currency, and forward the suspect currency and information to the U.S. Secret Service.•Provide criminal background checks on all employees/applicants applying for PA Gaming License.•Establish and maintain working relationships with local law enforcement, PA Gaming Control Board, and the casino security department.•Assist the casino security and surveillance details as needed.•Conduct in depth investigations of illegal narcotics trafficking committed within the Commonwealth of PA.•Assist in electronic and physical surveillance.•Conduct marijuana eradication operations.•Involved in narcotics interdiction operations conducted at commercial transportation facilities, to include local lodging establishments, and federal/civilian overnight mail facilities.•Work with confidential informants and conduct undercover investigations and operations of narcotics traffiking.•Operate independently as the PA State Police representative within various Federal Narcotics Task Forces.•Assist with application for local, state, and federal search warrants.•Execute the serving of high risk arrest warrants 收起

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  U.S Marine Corps

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Platoon Commander, Bridge Company Bravo, 6TH Engineer Support Battalion

  •Assisted in the planning and conduct of bridging missions in combat theater of operations (Iraq, OIF I & II).•Planned and directed security assignments and operations during assigned bridging missions (Iraq, OIF I & II)•Assisted in the collecting and clearing of unexploded ordinance in combat theater of operations ((Iraq, OIF I & II)•Facilitated Rear Area Security operations, ensuring a high level of readiness for combat related situations (Iraq, OIF I & II).•Conduct and provide security element for military convoy operations in combat theater of operations (Iraq, OIF I & II)•Ensured Marines were tactically and technically proficient with combat maneuvers and weapons.•Maintained 100% accountability of platoon size element/personnel and equipment at all times to include non-drill periods.•Provided sound guidance and advice on all enlisted matters to the platoon members.•Fostered superb relationship with Inspector Instructor Staff, facilitating the most up to date administrative and personnel information for the command.•Continuously updated the Company Commander on all personnel, administrative, and welfare issues of the Marines within the platoon.•Mentored the Staff Noncommissioned Officer’ s, Noncommissioned Officer’s, as well as junior Marines on a constant basis.•Instrumental in improving the education, promotion and operational readiness of all Marines. 收起

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  United States Marine Corps

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2012

  Sergeant Major

  •Maintained 100% accountability of Squadron size element/personnel and equipment at all times to include non-drilling periods.•Provided the Squadron Commanding Officer with sound guidance and advice on all enlisted matters.•Fostered superb relationship with Inspector Instructor Staff counterpart, facilitating the most up to date administrative and personnel information for the command.•Continuously updated Commanding Officer on all personnel, administrative, legal, and welfare issues of the Marines and Sailors in the Squadron.•Assisted the Commanding Officer in strategic planning and identifying training goals to maintain a state of combat readiness.•Mentored the Staff Noncommissioned Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, as well as junior marines on a constant basis.•Coordinated and facilitated the conduct and execution of ceremonies, promotions and awards•Facilitated the completion and submission of meritorious promotion packages to Marine Air Group 49•Enforcement of all Marine Corps procedures and policies to include the Uniform Code of Military Justice.•Instrumental in improving the education, promotion and operational readiness of all Marines.•Promoted and fostered active involvement with the local civilian communities to create an environment of mutual respect and goodwill.•Assisted with the coordination of fund raising activities and provided guidance to the squadron birthday ball committee for successful birthday ball events.•Assigned as the lead investigator in military Preliminary Inquiries/Investigations by the Commanding General of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. 收起

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  American Eagle Outfitters

  Jul 2013 - now

  Loss Prevention & Security Manager