Chad Willie
Vail,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Special Agent with extensive experience at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, excelling in risk evaluation and interagency collaboration. Proven track record in developing counterintelligence strategies and managing sensitive information. Adept at conducting thorough investigations and delivering impactful reports, enhancing security protocols to protect classified assets from foreign threats.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent - Counterintelligence
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Tucson, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated current policies and procedures regarding security protocols.
- Advised senior officials on best practices for protecting classified information assets.
- Assessed vulnerabilities within organizations that could be exploited by hostile entities.
- Maintained secure databases containing pertinent information about ongoing cases.
- Identified appropriate countermeasures to reduce risk from potential threats.
- Collaborated with federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend and neutralize threats and coordinated counterintelligence operations with international law enforcement agencies.
Special Agent - Counterintelligence
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 06.2024
- Provided briefings on current counterintelligence issues to senior leadership teams.
- Reviewed classified material relating to ongoing investigations into possible espionage activities.
- Developed counterintelligence strategies and plans to protect sensitive information from foreign adversaries.
- Presented recommendations for improving counterintelligence protocols based on identified risks.
- Organized meetings between various stakeholders in order to discuss emerging threats or challenges.
- Drafted reports outlining findings from intelligence gathering efforts regarding hostile actors abroad.
- Conducted interviews with personnel who had contact with foreign nationals or organizations.
- Identified gaps in existing policies and procedures related to counterintelligence operations.
- Prepared briefs and intelligence presentations and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.
Special Agent - Counterintelligence
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Seoul, Republic Of Korea
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Advised senior officials on best practices for protecting classified information assets.
- Assessed vulnerabilities within organizations that could be exploited by hostile entities.
- Developed strategies to mitigate risks associated with hostile foreign intelligence activities.
- Coordinated with Foreign Law Enforcement and Military for complex investigations
- Provided guidance and expertise in the areas of counterintelligence operations and investigations.
- Interrogated suspects as part of investigations into illegal activities related to espionage or terrorism.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into suspected security breaches.
- Inspected facilities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning security.
- Monitored programs of foreign governments attempting to compromise US operations to maintain safety and security of personnel and citizens.
Special Agent - Criminal Investigations
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Memphis, TN
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with other agencies in joint task forces to investigate complex crimes.
- Reviewed case files and documents to identify potential leads in investigations.
- Developed relationships with informants to gain insight into criminal activities.
- Maintained contact with victims throughout the course of an investigation for support purposes.
- Attended meetings with prosecutors and other officials involved in legal proceedings.
- Prepared detailed reports of criminal activity for use in court proceedings.
- Provided testimony during trial proceedings as an expert witness on criminal investigations.
- Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
Special Agent - Force Protection
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Assisted with the development of security plans for special events held on site.
- Participated in training exercises designed to improve skills related to force protection operations.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely manner while following established protocols.
- Investigated disturbances, theft, vandalism, trespassing, and other criminal activity on the premises.
- Developed relationships with local law enforcement officers to ensure efficient response times to emergencies.
- Coordinated with external stakeholders such as vendors, contractors, and visitors, ensuring compliance with security policies and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all incidents observed or investigated.
- Attended regular briefings with supervisors to discuss current security issues and strategies.
- Investigated criminal activities, collected evidence, and prepared detailed reports for military prosecutors.
- Enforced military laws and regulations, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
Special Agent - Liaison Representative
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Norfolk, VA
10.2005 - 02.2008
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to obtain information regarding criminal activities.
- Provided assistance to victims of crimes during investigation process or court appearances.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in joint operations.
- Testified at grand jury proceedings and court hearings related to criminal cases.
- Attended meetings with prosecutors to discuss details of ongoing investigations.
- Led undercover operations to infiltrate criminal organizations and gather critical information.
- Created and filed reports to document investigative activities.
- Collaborated with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate actions.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement to investigate crime scenes and collect evidence.
Police Officer - Detective
Arlington Police Department
Arlington, TX
10.1995 - 10.2005
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Maintained Organized Investigative Plans and Conducted through written documentation for prosecutions administrative sanctions
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activities.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12-2016
Criminal Investigator Training Program - Federal Law And Investigations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Brunswick, GA04-2006
Special Agent Basic Training Program - Federal Agent Law Enforcement Certification
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Brunswick, GA04-2006
Texas Peace Officer Certification - Law Enforcement
Texas State Police Academy
Arlington, TX03-1996
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08-1995
Skills
- Risk evaluation and security assessment
- Report writing and presentation
- Sensitive information management
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Incident response
- Interagency collaboration
- Criminal and Counterintelligence Investigations
- Force Protection and Industrial Security
Accomplishments
- Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Director's Accommodation, Outstanding Investigative Efforts Leading to Arrests and Prosecutions
- United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia, Law Enforcement Service Award, U.S Marshal's Service Task Force Team Member Leading to significant Felony Arrests, large Narcotics and Illegal Firearms Seizures
- Lead NCIS Special Agent for Protective Detail for the Queen of England, U.S Presidents and Vice Presidents, Secretaries of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and Admirals
- Voted President of Class at the Federal Law Enforcement Academy, Glynco, Georgia
- Arlington Police Department, Salutatorian of the Special Weapons and Tactics Certification Course
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Sam Houston State University
Certification
- Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy (JCITA), Counterintelligence Operations and Investigations Course
- FLETC, Protective Operations Course
- The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP)
- The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Special Agent Basic Training (SABT)
- Arlington Police Department, Certified Law Enforcement Instructor Course
- Arlington Police Department, Texas Peace Officers Certification and Police Academy
Timeline
Special Agent - Counterintelligence
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
06.2024 - Current
Special Agent - Counterintelligence
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
07.2017 - 06.2024
Special Agent - Counterintelligence
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
06.2015 - 07.2017
Special Agent - Criminal Investigations
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
05.2011 - 06.2015
Special Agent - Force Protection
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
02.2008 - 05.2011
Special Agent - Liaison Representative
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
10.2005 - 02.2008
Police Officer - Detective
Arlington Police Department
10.1995 - 10.2005
Master of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Management
Tarleton State University
Criminal Investigator Training Program - Federal Law And Investigations
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Special Agent Basic Training Program - Federal Agent Law Enforcement Certification
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Texas Peace Officer Certification - Law Enforcement
Texas State Police Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
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