Christopher Joseph Dockx
Reston
Summary
Federal investigative professional with extensive experience in managing critical operations and leading investigative teams to success. Proven ability to handle complex cases with precision and strategic oversight. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, while excelling in conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Special Agent in Charge
Homeland Security Investigations
01.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and approved funding requests, travel logistics, and operational planning, ensuring alignment with HSI's mission to combat transnational crime and safeguard national security.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for synchronized tactical operations and improved response times.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, guiding agents towards continuous improvement in their roles as investigators and communicators.
Supervisory Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervisory Special Agent for HSI DC's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group and currently supervise 9 Special Agents, two full time Task Force Officers, and one Intelligence Analyst. Oversee and supervise the initiation of criminal investigations focused on the identification, disruption, and dismantlement of illicit narcotic distribution networks in and around the Washington D.C. area. Additionally, and simultaneously, I supervised the HSI DC's Border Enforcement Security Task Force Group (BEST) seated at the Dulles International Airport from September 2023 to April 2024.
- Led complex investigations into transnational crime networks, enhancing operational effectiveness and interagency collaboration.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new agents, fostering skill acquisition and performance improvement.
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Newark Liberty International Airport's (NLIA) Border Enforcement Security Task Force's (BEST) Group 2. Initiating investigations originated or having a significant nexus to NLIA including but not limited to contraband smuggling, money laundering, internal conspiracies and document frauds.
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force. The Strike Force is a co-located, co-managed and co-mingled task force comprised of several law enforcement agencies including but not limited to Homeland Security Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Police Department and New York State Police. The Strike Force's primary focus is the identification and eradication of New York based drug trafficking organizations.
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST). BEST is a co-located, co-managed Task Force with members, in New York, representing HSI, Coast Guard (CGIS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), New York Police Department (NYPD), NY/NJ Waterfront Commission and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). I initiated and facilitated criminal investigations with a direct nexus to land, air and sea borders in the New York metropolitan area. Investigations included but are not limited to narcotics smuggling, human smuggling and trafficking, money laundering, bulk cash smuggling, and weapons smuggling and trafficking.
Senior HSI Representative
Homeland Security Investigations
09.2009 - 09.2013
- As Senior HSI Representative, I coordinated HSI investigative efforts with Canadian Law enforcement partners. I facilitated investigative requests for HSI offices and Canadian law enforcement for the purposes of furthering transnational criminal investigations. From October 2011 until September 2013 I was the primary liaison for the Border Enforcement Security Task Forces (BEST) for the Special Agent in Charge Detroit and Buffalo.
- Routinely provided outreach programs, sat informative panels and lectured to both Law Enforcement and private sector entities. I proctored several continuing education classes at both the Toronto and Ontario Police Colleges.
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
03.2004 - 09.2009
- Acting Group Supervisor for the Strike Force's Z-51. I supervised eight ICE Special Agents assigned to various groups throughout the Strike Force, as well as eleven Task Force Officers in Z-51.
- SAC/New York's EL Dorado Task Force (EDTF), a money laundering task force, operating out of the New York metropolitan area. While assigned to the task force I worked on various types of money laundering investigations, including bulk cash smuggling as well as undercover pick-up operations targeting South and Central American based narcotics cartels.
- Beginning in October of 2007 I was designated the operational team leader for EDTF's Financial Group I as well as the Acting Group Supervisor from August 1, 2007 through October 3, 2008. Our group targeted bulk cash smuggling and operated an ongoing money pick-up operation. Specifically, I was responsible for supervising both senior and junior agents as well as Task Force Officers in a variety of extremely complex, difficult and sensitive criminal investigations concerning violations of Immigration and Customs-related laws, rules and regulations.
- As a Senior Special Agent I have conducted investigations that involved complex schemes that set out to legitimize otherwise illegal proceeds. The black market peso exchange scheme, shell corporations, and assets and bank accounts held in nominee names are all schemes I have encountered in the course of my investigations. Through the use of subpoenas, surveillances, undercover operations, search warrants, confidential informants, interviews and the analysis of financial records, I have identified both entities and individuals that were being utilized by money laundering organizations and have collected irrefutable evidence proving their willingness to participate in the laundering process. Along with the arrest of my targets, asset forfeiture has become a significant tool that I have utilized in combating money laundering, narcotics trafficking and terrorism financing.
- As another of my duties, I have presented cases to the U.S Attorneys Office in the Eastern and Southern District of New York as well as others. I have also presented cases to various agency coordinators of the NY-NJ Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and have developed positive working relationships with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office of Special Narcotics.
Detective
Hudson County Prosecutors Office
01.2000 - 03.2004
- 2002 - 2004 assigned to the Narcotics Task Force and placed on loan to the United States Customs Service's El Dorado Task Force's Financial Group II, Newark, New Jersey. Participated in numerous federal money laundering investigations, which ultimately lead to the seizure of approximately 10 million dollars in proceeds from illegal narcotics distribution in the northern New Jersey area. Procured search and arrest warrants for cases that originated in the federal government but were subsequently prosecuted by the state. Provided investigative assistance in all facets of investigations including but not limited to stationary and mobile surveillances, arrests, searches, seizures and motor vehicle stops.
- 2000 - 2002 assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. Conducted and participated in numerous fraud oriented cases including but not limited to financial, political and voter registration frauds. Participated in multiple electronic interception investigations as both field and office oriented support.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor's degree - Sociology, Criminal Justice
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA05-1997
Skills
- Federal statutes
- Verbal communication
- Interagency coordination
- Investigation management
- Field office management
- Investigative techniques
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Acting Special Agent in Charge
Homeland Security Investigations
01.2025 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
08.2022 - 01.2025
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
02.2018 - 08.2022
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
11.2015 - 02.2018
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
09.2013 - 10.2015
Senior HSI Representative
Homeland Security Investigations
09.2009 - 09.2013
Criminal Investigator
Homeland Security Investigations
03.2004 - 09.2009
Detective
Hudson County Prosecutors Office
01.2000 - 03.2004
Bachelor's degree - Sociology, Criminal Justice
East Stroudsburg University
Job-related training
- June 2008 Asset Forfeiture and Financial Investigations
- Dec 2006 Department of Treasury's Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture's Investigation and Forfeiture Training
- Oct 2003 High Intensity Financial Crimes Area's (HIFCA) financial investigations program.
- Oct 2001 The Reid School of Interview and Interrogation Program.