Christopher Barajas

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Licensed Private Investigator

PHENIX Investigations

01.2020 - 10.2023

Conducted a variety of investigations to include but not limited to, fraud, workman's comp, personal affairs, embezzlement, arson, terroristic threats, and missing persons
Trained multiple investigators in field surveillance and interviewing skills
Promoted within first year to surveillance manager
Managed numerous investigators and subcontractors while actively performing field investigations
Built rapport with clientele, which lead to bringing in more cases and additional clients
Acknowledged by superiors for performing above my peers on several occasions.

CIST Screener

CACI International

06.2018 - 06.2019

Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
Conducted over 400 combined screenings of both local national and Afghan military personnel.
Identified CI threats and properly communicated concerns both verbally and written.
Communicated both in IIR and SIR formats to HUMINT and CIST for potential asset information.
Proficient in utilizing PCASS systems for continued screenings.
Proficient in biometric enrollment databases for both approval and denial to base access.

Human Intelligence Collector

United States Army

06.2013 - 12.2016

Contributed to the development of intelligence operations (IO) doctrine and policy.
Wrote reports on verifiable incidents, incoming suspensions and other concerns.
Supported operational planning and execution of intelligence operations (IO) and military information support operations (MISO), including liaising with other intelligence agencies and operational forces in contribution of future and daily operations.
Gathered details about the enemy, including notable strengths, troop movements and group activities.
Collected, reviewed and processed intelligence information for senior personnel.
Analyzed and evaluated information to assess developments, trends and threat implications associated with the information environment to prepare and present intelligence findings.
Developed and distributed intelligence products focused on field operations.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -

Purdue University

Indianapolis, IN

01.2021

Skills

Detail Oreinted
Team building
Intelligence Experience
Security
Military Experience
Intelligence Analysis
Counterintelligence
Law Enforcement

Interviewing (7 years)
DoD Experience
Writing Skills
Databases
CI Screening
FORMICA training
JICC (2014)
DSDC (2015)