Stephen Presley

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 2001 - Apr 2006

  13M Multiple Launch Rocket System Operator

  Responsible for maintaining and operating the entire multiple launch rocket system, launching various missiles and ammunition in quick strikes during missions to ensure battlefield success. You’ll support infantry and tank units while supplementing cannon artillery units.

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  United States Army

  Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

  212th Military Police Company Bravo Battery, 1/38 Field Artillery Battallion

  • Military Police Platoon Sargeant / Squad Leader

    Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  • Section Chief MLRS. Crewmember

    Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
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  United States Army Criminal Investigation Command

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2023

  Provided mentorship and guidence while leading 42 Special Agents while we conducted investigations and supervised technical and other personnel in the investigation of known or suspected crimes involving government property and individuals subject to military jurisdiction; examined scene of incident and collected and submitted all relevant physical evidence to crime laboratory; studied and evaluated evidence to determine motives and responsible individuals; developed investigative plans; prepared reports of investigations; apprehened violators or suspects based on probable cause; testified at court-martial or other appropriate judiciary tribunals; engaged in crime prevention efforts and physical security surveys; performed protective services for DOD executives and other designated principals; applied techniques for effective investigation of any type of crime involving US government property and individuals subject to the UCMJ; applied techniques governing search and apprehension; applied rules of evidence and methods of collecting, preserving, and protecting evidence; applied complete procedures for identifying, protecting, and searching a crime scene; applied techniques of surveillance, covert operation, raids, and search and seizure and conducts such activities; applied evidence, records, and laboratory reports to criminal investigations; applied techniques of crime prevention; evaluated findings and develops recommendations resulting from such surveys; interviews and interrogates complainants, witnesses, informants, and suspects; prepareed proper records of information obtained through interviews and interrogations; supervised criminal investigation teams; evaluated all information obtained in connection with a specific crime; successfully demonstrated administrative procedures, report writing, correspondence formats, supply channels, and office management; coordinated with appropriate civil and military agencies involving jurisdictional authority. Show less As a Drug Suppression Team Chief, I provided direct leadership and management to 20 junior military police investigators. Recognized as the most proactive and active DST in all of Army CID. I planned, coordinated, and executed covert and undercover operations; coordinated and worked with local drug task forces in conducting drug operations; participated and directed high risk building entries and felony arrest of drug dealers. Conducted investigations and supervised technical and other personnel in the investigation of known or suspected crimes involving government property and individuals subject to military jurisdiction; examined scene of incident and collected and submitted all relevant physical evidence to crime laboratory; studied and evaluated evidence to determine motives and responsible individuals; developed investigative plans; prepared reports of investigations; apprehened suspects based on probable cause; testified at court-martial or other appropriate judiciary proceedings; applied techniques governing search and apprehension; applied rules of evidence and methods of collecting, preserving, and protecting evidence; applied complete procedures for identifying, protecting, and searching a crime scene; applied techniques of surveillance, covert operation, raids, and search and seizure and conducts such activities; applied evidence, records, and laboratory reports; interviewed and interrogated complainants, witnesses, informants, and suspects; prepareed proper records of information obtained through interviews and interrogations; supervised criminal investigation teams; evaluated all information obtained in connection with a specific crime; successfully demonstrated administrative procedures, report writing, correspondence formats, supply channels, and office management; coordinated with appropriate civil and military agencies involving jurisdictional authority. Show less Served as the Drug Suppression Team Chief, General Crimes Team Chief, and Assistant Special Agent in Charge.Provided mentorship and guidence while leading 54 Special Agents while we conducted investigations and supervised technical and other personnel in the investigation of known or suspected crimes involving government property and individuals subject to military jurisdiction; examined scene of incident and collected and submitted all relevant physical evidence to crime laboratory; studied and evaluated evidence to determine motives and responsible individuals; developed investigative plans; prepared reports of investigations; apprehened violators or suspects based on probable cause; testified at court-martial or other appropriate judiciary tribunals; engaged in crime prevention efforts and physical security surveys; performed protective services for DOD executives and other designated principals; applied techniques for effective investigation of any type of crime involving US government property and individuals subject to the UCMJ; applied techniques governing search and apprehension; applied rules of evidence and methods of collecting, preserving, and protecting evidence; applied complete procedures for identifying, protecting, and searching a crime scene; applied techniques of surveillance, covert operation, raids, and search and seizure and conducts such activities; applied evidence, records, and laboratory reports to criminal investigations; applied techniques of crime prevention; evaluated findings and develops recommendations resulting from such surveys; interviews and interrogates complainants, witnesses, informants, and suspects; prepareed proper records of information obtained through interviews and interrogations; evaluated all information obtained in connection with a specific crime; successfully demonstrated administrative procedures, report writing, correspondence formats, supply channels, and office management. Show less Conducted investigations and supervised technical and other personnel in the investigation of known or suspected crimes involving government property and individuals subject to military jurisdiction; examined scene of incident and collected and submitted all relevant physical evidence (fingerprints, blood stains, suspected narcotics, castings, documents) to crime laboratory; studied and evaluated evidence to determine motives and responsible individuals; developed investigative plans; prepared reports of investigations; apprehened violators or suspects based on probable cause; testified at court-martial or other appropriate judiciary tribunals; engaged in crime prevention efforts and physical security surveys; applied techniques for effective investigation of any type of crime involving US government property and individuals subject to the UCMJ; applied techniques governing search and apprehension; applied rules of evidence and methods of collecting, preserving, and protecting evidence; applied complete procedures for identifying, protecting, and searching a crime scene; applied techniques of surveillance, covert operation, raids, and search and seizure and conducts such activities; applied evidence, records, and laboratory reports to criminal investigations; interviewed and interrogated complainants, witnesses, informants, and suspects; prepareed proper records of information obtained through interviews and interrogations; supervised criminal investigation teams; evaluated all information obtained in connection with a specific crime; successfully demonstrated administrative procedures, report writing, correspondence formats, supply channels, and office management; coordinated with appropriate civil and military agencies involving jurisdictional authority. 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  • Polygraph Examiner / Supervisory Special Agent

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Team Chief / Supervisory Special Agent

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Special Agent in Charge (SAC)

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Supervisory Special Agent (Drug Suppression Team)

    Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Supervisory Special Agent

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Special Agent / Detachment Sergeant

    Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Drug Suppression Team (DST) NCOIC / Investigat

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
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  State of Missouri, Dept of Mental health

  Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  Investigator

  Conducting Investigations into allegations of Neglect, Theft, Misuse of funds, Physical/Sexual/Verbal Abuse.

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  Army Criminal Investigation Division

  Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

  Supervisory Special Agent
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  Illinois Department of Corrections

  Oct 2024 - now

  Deputy Commander of Investigations, Southern Region