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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
Career Summary
Accomplished leader with over twenty-two years of law enforcement and leadership experience in management of law enforcement personnel, budgets, plans, and policies for the U.S. Army and fourteen years as a Special Investigator conducting background investigations for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Adjudicated to Top Secret clearance as of 2017 and maintain active clearance.
Professional Experience
08/2016 - Current
Company Name － City, StateBackground Investigator
- Conduct background investigations in support of National Security.
- Primary duties include conducting background investigations for the purpose of employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews with the subject, his/her neighbors, coworkers, friends and family.
- Perform record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational/financial institutions and medical/mental health facilities.
- Report all information obtained in a clear and concise report of information.
- Responsible for additional duties as a Field Training Mentor and acting Section Lead in the absence of the Section Lead.
11/2006 - 07/2016
Company Name － City, StateSpecial Investigator
- Conducted background investigations in support of National Security.
- Primary duties included conducting background investigations for the purpose of employment suitability of persons who require access to sensitive or classified U.S. Government information.
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with the subject, his/her neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family.
- Performed record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational/financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities.
- Reported all information obtained in a clear and concise report of information.
- Additional duties: Adjunct Instructor for New Investigator Training (NIT), Certified Field Trainer and Internal Audit Investigator.
07/2004 - 07/2006
Company Name － City, StateCourse Manager - MP Investigations Division
- Operated as the key manager responsible for producing, promoting, and presenting valid training to over 390 Military Police Investigators per year, representing the Army, Air Force, Navy, USMC, National Guard, Reservists and allied countries in accordance with governing laws, regulations, directives and Programs of Instruction (POI's).
- Directly responsible for the instruction and oversight of all Military Police Investigations (MPI) course operational matters within the United Sates Army Military Police School (USAMPS).
- Coordinated all logistical and instructional requirements for MPI students.
- Utilized knowledge of current and future training and operations requirements to assist in the development of lesson plans to maximize the utilization of limited resources.
- Advised senior executives and directors of the U.S. Army Military Police School on, and made recommendations for, solutions to problems that affect training and doctrine, policies and regulations.
- Conducted research and provided input to doctrinal revision and development.
- Developed and wrote training doctrine, conducted course content analysis, managed the POI's and served as the chief training developer for all training involving the field of Military Police Investigations.
- Comprehensive practical knowledge of antiterrorism and force protection doctrine and crime scene processing.
- Possess the necessary supervisory and managerial skills, abilities and attributes to perform work successfully and have the necessary level of professional and technical competence to instruct.
07/2002 - 03/2004
Company Name － City, StateOperations Sergeant/Plans and Projects Non-Comm
- Supervisor responsible for the daily operations of the Provost Marshal Office and Vilseck Military Police Station, the professional development of 14 personnel, and equipment totaling an excess of $750,000.
- Led four Desk Sergeants and nine Military Police patrols serving a community of approximately 19,000 personnel. Reviewed and corrected Military Police Reports and evaluated evidence in reported cases.
- Assisted in Force Protection issues and assisted the onsite Commander during Weapons of Mass Destruction exercises. Kept abreast of changes in technology, new equipment and training associated with Law Enforcement.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing all official projects and events tasked to the Marshal Office.
06/1998 - 06/2002
Company Name － City, StateMilitary Police Investigator/Traffic Accident Inve
- Supervised three individuals; conducted criminal and traffic accident investigations in the 409th Base Support Battalion area of operations, Vilseck, Germany.
- Performed security missions for visiting high-ranking officials to include United States Senators, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the commanders of US Army Europe, US European Command and Allied Forces South.
- Critically evaluated evidence of reported crimes.
- Conducted traffic surveys, Driving Under the Influence Safety Check Points, radar operations and traffic control for special events.
- Possess comprehensive practical knowledge of antiterrorism, force protection, and crime scene processing.
Training & Certifications
Military Training
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Education
American Military UniversityCitySome College (No Degree)
07/2008
Columbia College － City, State, ColumbiaBachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice Administration
05/1994
Central Texas CollegeCity, StateAssociate of Arts: Law Enforcement
Community Service
Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Metal for service as the Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 240, Vilseck Germany and Vilseck Elementary School volunteer, Vilseck Germany
Awards/Honors
- The Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Service Commendation Medals (2)
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School Attended
- American Military University
- Columbia College
- Central Texas College
Job Titles Held:
- Background Investigator
- Special Investigator
- Course Manager - MP Investigations Division
- Operations Sergeant/Plans and Projects Non-Comm
- Military Police Investigator/Traffic Accident Inve
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree)
Bachelor of Arts : Criminal Justice Administration
Associate of Arts : Law Enforcement
