CHRIS BURKS
SPANISH FORT,UNITED STATES
Summary
Special Agent with over three decades of extensive expertise in federal, state, and local criminal investigations, specializing in fraud detection and prevention. Proficient in interviewing, computer forensics, and undercover operations, with a proven track record of securing successful legal outcomes through meticulous evidence collection and inter-agency collaboration. Committed to safeguarding military assets and enhancing legal compliance, while continuously fostering skills in intelligence and criminal investigation.
Professional with strong background in investigative procedures, adept at gathering and analyzing intelligence to support mission objectives. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning, ensuring effective collaboration within teams to achieve operational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, with focus on maintaining integrity and confidentiality.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
Department of Defense Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)
Pensacola, FL
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Ombudsman position investigating employee and agency complaints involving malaadministration providing fairness, transparency and independent examination. Coordinating with human resources, legal attorneys and employment entities. Conduct federal and local investigations on fraud, corruption, employee wrongdoing while ensuring legal compliance.
- Coordinate prosecution and civil actions, achieving successful legal outcomes.
- Deliver fraud briefings to military personnel, enhancing awareness and prevention.
- Investigate ITAR violations, safeguarding assets and information.
- Protect military members and families by addressing healthcare-related crimes.
- Conduct thorough analyses of USC civil and criminal violations. Develop comprehensive reports for legal proceedings, ensuring justice and accountability in military-related cases.
- Partner with federal, state, and local agencies to investigate diverse criminal activities. Foster inter-agency cooperation to protect U.S. warfighters and their families.
- Drive investigations from initiation to resolution, uncovering evidence of fraud, larceny, and money laundering. Secure convictions and civil penalties to deter future crimes.
- Lead complex federal investigations, uncovering evidence of fraud and corruption. Coordinate with prosecutors to secure convictions and civil penalties.
- Foster inter-agency partnerships to investigate diverse criminal activities, enhancing protection for U.S. warfighters and their families.
Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
Pensacola, FL
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Led global fraud investigations, collaborating with agencies like FBI, achieving successful prosecutions.
- Supervised and mentored special agents, enhancing team performance and investigative outcomes.
- Conducted complex fraud probes, presenting findings to U.S. Attorneys, impacting legal actions.
- Executed protective security for officials worldwide, ensuring safety through counter-surveillance.
- Trained new agents, fostering skills in intelligence and criminal investigation.
- Led complex DOD fraud investigations, collaborating with FBI, DCIS, and other agencies. Conducted interviews, assembled facts, and presented findings to U.S. Attorneys and military jurisdictions.
- Executed numerous successful deployments to high-risk areas including Kuwait, Iraq, and Africa. Delivered crucial intelligence and ensured mission completion in challenging environments.
- Fostered inter-agency cooperation on joint investigations, enhancing information sharing and case resolution. Briefed management and external partners on critical findings.
- Meticulously investigated international bank fraud and money laundering cases. Analyzed complex financial data to uncover USC violations and support department procedures.
- Mentored and supervised special agents, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance in complex investigative scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2000
Skills
- Criminal Investigations (Expert), Fraud Detection, Interviewing, Evidence Collection, Case Management, Firearms Instruction, Surveillance, Counter-surveillance, Computer Forensics, Undercover Operations, Risk Assessment, Team Leadership, Crisis Management, Data Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Report Writing
- Agency human resources internal investigations
- Crisis management
- Asset protection
- Public safety and security
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
Certification
- PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
- SIMUNITIONS/REACTIVE SHOOTER INSTRUCTOR
- SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAINING - NCIS/FLETC
- FIREARMS/SUB MACHINEGUN INSTRUCTOR - FLETC
- INLAND BOAT OPERATOR - FLETC
- POST BLAST INVESTIGATION - FBI, Quantico, VA
- SURVEILLANCE/COUNTER SURVEILLANCE-FLETC
- COMPUTER FORENSICS EXAMINER CERTIFICATION - FLETC
- DIGNITARY PROTECTION - AFOSI
- ANTI-TERRORISM/DEFENSIVE DRIVING COMBAT ZONES
- HIGH RISK ADVANCED OPERATOR - FLETC/NCIS
- HIGH RISK OPERATOR - FLETC/NCIS
- CITP/CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR - FLETC
- FRAUD EXAMINER - State of Florida
- LAW ENFORCEMENT VESSEL OPERATOR - Florida Marine Patrol -
- PROCUREMENT CONTRACT FRAUD - FLETC
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Agent
Department of Defense Inspector General, Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS)
01.2015 - 01.2025
Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
01.2004 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminology/Psychology
Troy University
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Employee of the month on four different occasions, Six accommodation awards for service at Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Expeditionary Medal (3) NCIS, SECDEF Global War On Terrorism Medal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MAJOR FRAUD INVESTIGATION - Bribery, Norfolk VA 2010 - https://www.dodig.mil/Criminal-Investigations/Article/1426031/former-contractor-at-military-sealift-command-pleads-guilty-to-conspiracy-bribe/
- CONTRACT FRAUD/FALSE CLAIMS - Pascagoula, MS. 2015 - https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/defense-contractor-agrees-pay-92-million-settle-false-billing-allegations
- Largest civil recovery for the state of Mississippi to date
- Two criminal charges for contracted supervisors