Charles Perras
Williamsville,NY
Summary
Experienced leader in security and investigative operations with expertise in program planning and innovative leadership. Skilled in crisis management, cyber fraud investigation, and interagency coordination, ready to elevate team performance. Seeking to leverage comprehensive abilities as a Special Agent in Charge to drive strategic initiatives and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent in Charge
United States Secret Service
Buffalo, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Leading 6 Secret Service district offices consisting of over 40 personnel throughout New York State.
- Directed security operations for protective visits and high-profile events, ensuring seamless execution and safety.
- Directed short- and long-term program planning; reviewed budget forecasts and justifications; evaluated organizational goals and objectives; identified and recommended solutions to operational deficiencies; advised directorates on implications and feasibility of program plans.
- Ensured personnel and programs met organizational needs; promoted an innovative culture offering creative solutions to strategic challenges; coordinated studies to improve operational effectiveness; prepared and reviewed reports and policy papers.
- Assisted executive teams with expert guidance on organizational matters.
Supervisory Special Agent
United States Secret Service
Buffalo, USA
07.2016 - 05.2025
- Established and led the United States Secret Service Empire State Cyber Fraud Task Force, a collaborative network of 200 members across law enforcement, private, and public sectors to combat cyber fraud through education, identification, and mediation.
- Oversaw complex investigations involving financial and cyber fraud, utilizing strategic intelligence gathering and analysis.
- Led 20 U.S. Secret Service Special Agents and support personnel in the Western District of New York.
- Coordinated cross-jurisdictional operations with multiple agencies and private sector partners, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness in addressing regional threats.
- Assessed threats posed by individuals under investigation utilizing risk assessment tools.
- Conducted periodic reviews of policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with operational goals and identifying areas for improvement.
- Created detailed reports summarizing investigative findings for supervisors and senior management.
- Prepared annual budgets detailing projected expenditures related to assigned cases or initiatives.
Special Agent
United States Secret Service
Buffalo, USA
01.2001 - 07.2016
- Executed global executive protective operations for President of the United States and other Secret Service protectees, focusing on site security, vulnerability assessment, motorcade route security, counter surveillance, and logistics to ensure safety and security.
- Led high-profile criminal investigations, resulting in multiple arrests and significant monetary seizures, contributing to the disruption of criminal activities.
- Conducted threat intelligence investigations, identifying and mitigating risks to protectees and enhancing overall security measures.
Education
Master's Degree - Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
Carlisle, PA07-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-1999
Skills
- Security and investigative leadership
- Operational security
- Digital forensics
- Threat assessment
- Crisis management
- Interagency coordination
- Program evaluation
- Innovative leadership
- Team building and management
- Effective communication
Certification
- Rockford Gray - Media Skills Certification, 2026
- Rockford Gray - Crisis Communication Certification, 2026
- Rockford Gray - Spokesperson Coaching Certification, 2026
- US Secret Service Firearms Instructor Certification
Personal Information
Title: Special Agent in Charge
Timeline
Special Agent in Charge
United States Secret Service
05.2025 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
United States Secret Service
07.2016 - 05.2025
Special Agent
United States Secret Service
01.2001 - 07.2016
Master's Degree - Strategic Studies
U.S. Army War College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Seton Hall University