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Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington County, Virginia, United States

- Supervise a team including four Senior Inspectors, multiple Temporary Duty (TDY) employees, and three contractors, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and policy adherence.- Oversee and coordinate budgets with the finance team across multiple fund allocations: Domestic Fund: $700K, RAM Fund: $176K, 15MW Fund: $40K, Tribal Fund: $43K, CS Fund: $1.1M, JLEO Spend Authority JLEOTFS4: $10.5M.- Facilitate and participate in the JLEO Working Group (WG) for nine-member teams, supporting the Chair and Vice Chair in meeting objectives.- Manage and oversee multiple nationwide programs, including the Confidential Source, Rapidly Advancing Manhunt, Cold and Complex Case, and Federal Escapee programs.- Lead weekly meetings with the Domestic Investigations Branch and Resource Management Branch, fostering inter-departmental alignment.- Serve as a member of the USMS Incident Management Team- Direct and process all FOIA requests for the Investigative Operations Division, ensuring timely and accurate responses.- Manage the Top 15 Most Wanted and Major Case programs, coordinating with various district teams to ensure the successful identification and apprehension of fugitives while supporting high-level operations and strategic enforcement initiatives.- Recognize and recommend superior employee performance, conduct evaluations, and issue letters of recommendation for team members.- Lead a 6-month project with Interpol in Lyon, France, establishing the International Most Wanted Program in collaboration with 196 member countries.- Train Temporary Duty Assignments (TDYs) in operational procedures and policy adherence within IOD-DIB, ensuring seamless integration and continuity.- Review and update Standard Operating Procedures and Policy Directives for Investigative Operations in collaboration with the Office of General Counsel.- Manage Task Force Clearing House programs, overseeing the distribution of life-saving equipment for Task Force Officers.

Ohio

- Led complex investigations, located and apprehended high-profile fugitives involved in violent crimes such as homicide, sexual assault, and kidnapping, often coordinating across federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.- Conducted case analyses to develop comprehensive investigative strategies, tracked suspect movements, and prepared detailed intelligence briefings.- Managed a broad caseload within the DIB, overseeing resource allocation, timeline management, and evidence collection to drive operational success.- Worked closely with confidential informants, cultivated actionable intelligence, and ensured information security in accordance with federal guidelines.- Oversaw a collaborative task force environment, aligned investigative priorities, and deployed personnel efficiently.- Prepared investigative reports and presentations for senior officials, synthesizing data from multiple law enforcement databases and resources to support decision-making.- Led interagency debriefings and provided guidance to newly assigned inspectors.- Reviewed operational protocols regularly to identify and implement process improvements, enhancing the effectiveness of DIB investigations.- Coordinated training sessions and operational briefings for task force personnel, sharing insights on recent cases, emerging crime trends, and tactical advancements.- Organized and led over 70 sex offender compliance operations across Southern Ohio and neighboring districts, ensuring thorough adherence to federal and state regulations. - Served as district subject matter expert for sex offender cases and missing child cases, providing expertise on investigative procedures, policy, and compliance standards. - Approved and prepared official documents, including USM-11s, affidavits, and court orders, to support case processing and compliance with investigative protocols.

Marion, Ohio, United States

- Conducted thorough criminal investigations involving felonies such as homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and drug-related crimes, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies.- Managed crime scenes, preserved evidence, and interviewed witnesses and suspects to gather actionable intelligence and build strong cases for prosecution.- Collaborated with prosecuting attorneys to prepare case files, write detailed investigative reports, and provide expert testimony in court.- Led undercover operations, surveillance, and sting operations targeting organized crime, drug trafficking, and gang-related activity within the city.- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community members and informants, fostering trust and enhancing intelligence gathering efforts.- Participated in multi-agency task forces focused on reducing violent crime, conducting joint investigations, and executing arrest warrants for high-profile fugitives.- Conducted training and mentorship for new officers, sharing best practices in investigative techniques, evidence collection, and community policing.- Regularly engaged in community outreach initiatives, enhancing public trust and improving relations between law enforcement and residents.- Promoted public safety through proactive patrolling, traffic enforcement, and responding to emergency situations, ensuring the well-being of the community.