Mitchell Szydlowski Email & Phone Number

United States

Dallas, Texas

Rehired Annuitant Special Agent that provides protection for the President, Vice President and other senior government officials, both domestic and international.

Dallas, Texas

Assigned to the Dallas Field Office (DFO), I led a team of 10 Special Agents serving on the Protection/Protective Intelligence Squad. Our job was to investigate any perceived threats to the President or Vice President coming from within the DFO’s jurisdiction.These investigations had to be handled quickly, but thoroughly, and the results were submitted to the Protective Intelligence Division based in Washington, DC. As the Senior Special Agent supervising this team, I reviewed the case… Show more Assigned to the Dallas Field Office (DFO), I led a team of 10 Special Agents serving on the Protection/Protective Intelligence Squad. Our job was to investigate any perceived threats to the President or Vice President coming from within the DFO’s jurisdiction.These investigations had to be handled quickly, but thoroughly, and the results were submitted to the Protective Intelligence Division based in Washington, DC. As the Senior Special Agent supervising this team, I reviewed the case notes and communicated the results to Washington if there was a creditable threat.When the President or other protectees visited the Dallas / Ft. Worth area, my team supported the advance by supplying protective intelligence and advance agents. One such visit involved multiple motorcades and helicopter travel between venues and involved complex logistics where my team’s knowledge of the local area was essential. Drawing on my previous experiences, I trained and mentored agents in investigative procedures and techniques, which contributed to our prompt responses to requests from Protective Intelligence Division in Washington, DC and other Secret Service management. Show less

Bangkok, Thailand

In this assignment, I developed strong diplomatic skills dealing with law enforcement, military, and senior leadership in Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar. In addition, I performed liaison functions in Hong Kong, India, and Guam. Although a member of the Secret Service, while in this role I reported directly to the Chief of Mission for the US Embassy in Bangkok.When President Trump met with the North… Show more In this assignment, I developed strong diplomatic skills dealing with law enforcement, military, and senior leadership in Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar. In addition, I performed liaison functions in Hong Kong, India, and Guam. Although a member of the Secret Service, while in this role I reported directly to the Chief of Mission for the US Embassy in Bangkok.When President Trump met with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, at summits in Singapore and later in Vietnam, I facilitated meetings between the Presidential Protection advance agents and host government officials in these two countries prior to these two high-level meetings.My ability to cultivate relationships with high-level government officials across the portfolio of countries I covered was critical to the Secret Service gaining access to these countries in anticipation of any future Presidential visits. In the course of building professional rapport, I consulted with government security officials in Timor-Leste and banking officials in Myanmar regarding some of the training and resources available through the Secret Service. I served as the interim Chief Attaché for a four-month period during a vacancy in that position and administered $1M annual operating budget, as well as a >$3,000 petty cash fund used to support local investigations into counterfeiting activities threatening the US currency. I also supervised four Thai nationals and one Special Agent engaged in administrative and investigative operations. Show less

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

While in Milwaukee, my team of six Special Agents conducted a variety of criminal investigations. In addition to leading the team, I actively participated in key investigations involving counterfeiting, bank fraud, and financial crimes. I was lauded by superiors for creating an On-The-Job Training program that oriented new agents on techniques for conducting investigations. I also mentored agents on the processes and procedures used by the Secret Service in the field.I was… Show more While in Milwaukee, my team of six Special Agents conducted a variety of criminal investigations. In addition to leading the team, I actively participated in key investigations involving counterfeiting, bank fraud, and financial crimes. I was lauded by superiors for creating an On-The-Job Training program that oriented new agents on techniques for conducting investigations. I also mentored agents on the processes and procedures used by the Secret Service in the field.I was called upon at various time to conduct cyber-security advances prior to Presidential visits, including one to the Philippines.Among my other duties, I managed a >$500 petty cash fund that supported undercover operations related to active investigations.When colleagues in other filed offices (e.g., Chicago) were due for updates to their security clearances, I was assigned to complete their background investigations, as well as those for prospective agents. Show less

Washington D.C.

My tenure in this role overlapped the terms of Vice Presidents Dick Cheney and Joe Biden, and I provided protection to them both. This included extensive domestic and international travel. I also functioned as a Group Leader (a “Whip” in Secret Service parlance) and served as Training Coordinator for the Division. I completed more than 20 domestic and international advances to ensure safe conditions prior to the Vice President’s travel. I served as the lead advance agent for Vice… Show more My tenure in this role overlapped the terms of Vice Presidents Dick Cheney and Joe Biden, and I provided protection to them both. This included extensive domestic and international travel. I also functioned as a Group Leader (a “Whip” in Secret Service parlance) and served as Training Coordinator for the Division. I completed more than 20 domestic and international advances to ensure safe conditions prior to the Vice President’s travel. I served as the lead advance agent for Vice President Biden’s trip to Chile. This included negotiating with the local officials in Chile to ensure that they could provide necessary services and assets to make the trip successful. One challenge we faced and successfully addressed was dealing with logistical and security issues related to a lengthy inter-city motorcade during the visit. When Vice President Cheney visited Aqaba, Jordan, I conducted countersurveillance, working closely with local law enforcement officials to identify and monitor any potential threats to the Vice President.I also served for 18 months as Shift Leader for the protective detail providing security for the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. One highlight was completing security advances and logistics for the DHS Secretary’s visit to Belgium.In the Washington Field Office I conducted Protective Intelligence and Background Investigations. Show less

Detroit, Michigan

In my first assignment as a Special Agent, I conducted a range of criminal investigations that resulted in the arrest and prosecution of suspects. I received incentive awards for exceeding established performance goals in this assignment. I traveled in support of the President and Vice President security, both domestic and international, as needed.

Washington D.C.

I launched my Secret Service career as a Uniformed Officer stationed at the White House complex.On a day-to-day basis, I controlled daily access to White House complex, as well as accompanying the President to events where public access control was necessary.During a major renovation to the White House, I escorted construction workers into restricted areas of White House and monitored their activities. When an intruder attempted unauthorized entry to the US Treasury… Show more I launched my Secret Service career as a Uniformed Officer stationed at the White House complex.On a day-to-day basis, I controlled daily access to White House complex, as well as accompanying the President to events where public access control was necessary.During a major renovation to the White House, I escorted construction workers into restricted areas of White House and monitored their activities. When an intruder attempted unauthorized entry to the US Treasury Building (which is on the White House campus) I apprehended and arrested the suspect. Show less

Criminal Investigator Training Program

Special Agent Training Program

Mixed Basic Police Officer Training Program

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Criminal Justice