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Hi, I’m

Charles Zopfi

Cincinnati,Ohio

Summary

To obtain a Special Agent In Charge position with the State of Ohio where I can employ my unique and dynamic skill set to further the mission of the Ohio Casino Control Commission with ensuring the integrity of casino gaming, sports gaming, skill-based amusement machines and fantasy contests by regulating, investigating, and enforcing state laws.

Experienced law enforcement professional with proven track record in leadership, strategic planning, and risk management. Skilled in investigative techniques, intelligence gathering, and crisis response. Strong focus on team collaboration and operational efficiency. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven.

Analytical Special Agent in Charge with nine years obtaining and interpreting evidence in intelligence and law enforcement investigations. In-depth knowledge of forensic science, interrogation techniques and administrative regulations. Strong leadership and planning skills.

Overview

38
years of professional experience

Work History

Cincinnati Police Department

Senior Detective - Major Crimes Investigator
01.2009 - Current

Job overview

  • Conduct complex felony criminal investigations targeting individuals, organizations, violent offenders, illegal possessors of firearms, narcotics traffickers, while partnering with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Authored accurate investigative reports, authored and executed investigative search warrants, conducted complex crime scene investigations in connection with the National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network (NIBIN), developed and controlled confidential informants, and provided investigative products which were provided to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Conducted training and mentoring new investigators and patrol officers in conducting investigations, firearms evidence collection and submission to NIBIN, Crime Gun Intelligence led investigations, and suspect interview techniques. Received numerous commendations and awards from local, state, and federal agencies for investigative successes, including the 2021 Hamilton County Law Enforcement Investigator of the Year.

Cincinnati Police Department

Patrol Officer
01.1998 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Investigated misdemeanor and felony crimes, narcotics violations, illegal possession of weapons, traffic enforcement and accident investigations, prepared thorough investigatory reports, testified in state courts, developed and controlled confidential informants, managed and processed evidence with sound chain of custody requirements. Certified as a Police Mountain Bike Officer and Field Training Officer (FTO). Received numerous commendations and awards from local and state agencies for investigative successes.

US Army, 902d Military Intelligence Group, Ft. Knox, KY

Special Agent in Charge
01.1993 - 01.1997

Job overview

  • Counterintelligence Special Agent in Charge, Fort Knox Resident Office. Duties included supervising investigative special agents, conducting Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) required for the purposes of determining the eligibility of all Department of Defense (DOD) active duty military and civilian personnel to grant them access to classified information, responsible for conducting Security Support and Threat Vulnerability Assessments to Fort Knox Military Installation, Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot, and Bluegrass Army Depot in support of the Advanced Chemical Weapons Treaty and Inspection Program. Conducted joint federal counterintelligence investigations into Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the Army (SAEDA). Conducted liaison with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterintelligence Agents in support of national level intelligence investigations and security programs. Held a Top Secret security clearance with Secured Compartmented Information (SCI) access from 1988-1997.

US Army, Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM)

Senior Detective - Major Crimes Investigator
01.1988 - 01.1993

Job overview

  • Conducted strategic counterintelligence investigations into threats and instances of sabotage, espionage, treason, sedition, and terrorism directed against US Army Europe (USAREUR) and US Army Forces Korea (USFK), in response to National Security Directives and DOD requirements in connection with confirmed Hostile Foreign Intelligence Service involvement. Conducted Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collection and source recruitment to identify offensive intelligence collection, insurgent, and terrorist threats against U.S. Forces. Coordinated Army intelligence and counterintelligence operations with the Army, Department of Defense, the US Government, and foreign government organizations to deconflict operations, conduct joint/combined operations, and pass information as approved by the US Government. Conducted information security and physical security operations, including inspections, document reviews, and physical security surveys to ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements, as well as to ensure the protection of sensitive documents, materials, and equipment. Prepared intelligence reports and estimates for dissemination into tactical and national intelligence systems. Citations and medals awarded: Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award).

Education

Federal Bureau of Investigations

from Crime Scene Photography Course
01.2012

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from REID Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation - Advanced Course
01.2011

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from Ohio Peace Officer Basic Academy
01.1998

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Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certified

University of Maryland

from Criminal Justice
01.1996

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from Conventional Telephone Monitoring Course
01.1995

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from Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
01.1994

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from Chemical Weapons Treaty Inspector/Escort Course
01.1994

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from Military Intelligence Senior Counterintelligence Agent Course
01.1992

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from Advanced Personnel Security Investigator Course
01.1992

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from Primary Leadership Development Course
01.1991

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from Counterintelligence Agent Course
01.1988

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Skills

  • Interview techniques
  • Team leadership skills
  • Information gathering
  • Collecting evidence
  • Interrogation skills
  • Evidence control
  • Interviewing skills
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Conducting investigations
  • Witness interviewing
  • Ethical judgment
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Report preparation
  • Incident investigation
  • Researching skills
  • Leading team operations
  • Preserving crime scenes
  • Affidavits
  • Case report development
  • Personnel training
  • Supervising investigations
  • Interrogation
  • Chain of custody
  • Maintaining compliance
  • Courtroom testimony skills
  • Case reviews
  • Criminal investigation coordination
  • Report writing
  • Patience and persistence

Timeline

Senior Detective - Major Crimes Investigator
Cincinnati Police Department
01.2009 - Current
Patrol Officer
Cincinnati Police Department
01.1998 - 01.2009
Special Agent in Charge
US Army, 902d Military Intelligence Group, Ft. Knox, KY
01.1993 - 01.1997
Senior Detective - Major Crimes Investigator
US Army, Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM)
01.1988 - 01.1993
Federal Bureau of Investigations
from Crime Scene Photography Course
from REID Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation - Advanced Course
from Ohio Peace Officer Basic Academy
from Conventional Telephone Monitoring Course
from Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
from Chemical Weapons Treaty Inspector/Escort Course
from Military Intelligence Senior Counterintelligence Agent Course
from Advanced Personnel Security Investigator Course
from Primary Leadership Development Course
from Counterintelligence Agent Course
University of Maryland
from Criminal Justice
Charles Zopfi