Mark Braley
San Tan Valley
Summary
Professional with strong background in evidence management and chain of custody protocols. Adept at maintaining accurate records, securing evidence, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Strong focus on collaboration and delivering consistent results in team environment. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced and changing settings.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Evidence Technician
City of Mesa
09.2018 - 06.2025
- An Evidence Technician performs duties in the Evidence Section of the Police Department, including: the receiving, storing, releasing, and maintaining security of a wide variety of confiscated property, evidence, and vehicles in a warehouse environment. A major responsibility of the position is to safeguard and maintain the integrity of all evidence and the chain of custody in accordance with state laws, City ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: receiving, verifying, cataloging, storing, retrieving, transferring, and disposing of property and evidence; processing narcotics for disposal; processing firearms for release, auction, or disposal; receiving, storing, and disposing of bicycles and motorized vehicles; reviewing criminal history background checks to determine appropriate release of firearms; and dealing with internal and external customers via the telephone and in face-to-face contact. Accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability are critical skills required and expected of an Evidence Technician. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
Municipal Security Officer
City of Mesa
09.2004 - 09.2018
- A Municipal Security Officer is responsible for providing security at municipal facilities and surrounding premises. The responsibilities include patrolling and observing the activities of persons in and around City buildings, grounds, and parking lots; and monitoring security systems including Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), intrusion, fire, and duress alarms. The work involves: responding to security situations and alarm calls; assessing the problems and bringing about a resolution; manning a visitors' desk to prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas, answering routine inquiries, logging entries, and directing visitors to appropriate areas; escorting personnel from buildings after normal business hours; and performing security checks. A Municipal Security Officer enforces correction of infractions through verbal warning, expels unruly persons, and notifies proper authorities. Of utmost importance is the ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports that includes daily usage of a computer for preparation of logs, and field contact reports of incidents that occur; operate a vehicle to patrol facilities at various locations; operate a magnetometer and screening equipment; complete criminal records check and Livescan (fingerprinting); and comprehend and make inferences from written materials in order to interpret and enforce rules, regulations, and City ordinances relating to municipal security. This class performs related duties as required.
Associate / Floor Partner
Sams Club
04.2011 - 03.2017
- Work in Grocery, Hard Lines, Produce, Bakery and Meat Departments
- Zone assign area at close of store for next business day
- Assist members with finding products
- Stock product as required during operating hours
- Assist Cart staff as required with clearing parking lot of carts and flatbed carts.
Security Screener
TSA
09.2002 - 09.2004
- X-ray Operator
- Hand Held Metal Detector Inspections
- Walk Thru Metal Detector Inspections
- Passenger Bag Searches
- Passenger Pat down Inspections
- ETD Inspections
Security Officer
TRW OSS
04.1993 - 09.2002
- Vehicle Inspections
- Personnel Inspections
- Emergency Medical Response
- Emergency Response Team
- Patrols of Buildings, Parking lots and Fence lines
- Assist Police and Fire Departments on all Emergencies
- Incident and Theft Investigations and Reports
- Monitoring of CCTV, Fire and Alarm Systems
- Control, Rekey and Repining of Doors and locks using Best Key System
- Schldge Certified Locksmith
- Hazmat Responder Training
- First Responder Training
- Incident Command Duties
Staff Sergeant
Arizona Air National Guard
04.1988 - 04.1997
- Inspection of Base Facilities to determine repair needs
- Repair of Roofs, Siding, Duct Work and Metal parts of Buildings
- Fabrication and Installation of Duct work
- Gas and Arch Welding for Repair of Base Facilities
- Promoted to Staff Sergeant E-5
- Assigned to Cargo Loading of KC-135 Aircraft
Security Officer
Pedus Guard Service
11.1990 - 04.1993
- Vehicle and Personnel Gate Inspections
- Patrol of Fence lines, Buildings and Parking lots
- Monitor and Patrol of Business Office
- Monitor, Dispatch and Respond to all Alarms
- Incident and Theft Investigations and Reports
- Training for CCTV system Monitoring
- Training for Fire System Monitoring
- Training for Electronic Alarm Systems
Security Guard
Wells Fargo Guard Company
08.1990 - 11.1990
- Patrol of City of Phoenix Water Treatment Plant During Maintenance Shutdown
Sheet Metal Worker / Lead
Porta Stall
04.1989 - 08.1990
- Manufacture Feeders, Shutters and Attaching Parts for Animal Housing Barns
- Plan for all needed materials for assigned jobs
- Organize personnel and materials to complete assigned jobs on schedule
- Assist Designers and Assemblers with modifications to products
- Promoted to Lead
Corporal
USMC
10.1983 - 10.1987
- Repair Aircraft Structures to Maintain Flight Status
- Preventative Maintenance of Aircraft Structures
- Corrosion Control of Aircraft to Prevent Damage
- Painting of Aircraft
- Corrosion Control School
- Aircraft Painters School
- Promoted Thru E-4
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mesa, Arizona06-1983
Skills
- Photographic documentation
- Hair and fiber analysis
- Impression evidence analysis
- Digital forensics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Customer relationship building
Accomplishments
- Emergency Medical Technician Certification from 1990 to 2000
- Schldge Certified Locksmith
- Hazmat Responder Training
- First Responder Training
- Promoted to Lead at Porta Stall
- Promoted to Staff Sergeant E-5 in Arizona Air National Guard
- Promoted Thru E-4 in USMC
Timeline
Evidence Technician
City of Mesa
09.2018 - 06.2025
Associate / Floor Partner
Sams Club
04.2011 - 03.2017
Municipal Security Officer
City of Mesa
09.2004 - 09.2018
Security Screener
TSA
09.2002 - 09.2004
Security Officer
TRW OSS
04.1993 - 09.2002
Security Officer
Pedus Guard Service
11.1990 - 04.1993
Security Guard
Wells Fargo Guard Company
08.1990 - 11.1990
Sheet Metal Worker / Lead
Porta Stall
04.1989 - 08.1990
Staff Sergeant
Arizona Air National Guard
04.1988 - 04.1997
Corporal
USMC
10.1983 - 10.1987
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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