EDDIE A. SELBY III
Marietta,GA
Summary
Accomplished Security and Intelligence Manager with 20+ years of experience in investigations, fraud management, operations management, intelligence, physical security, situational assessments, resource utilization, executive protection, and process improvements. Proven ability to transform underperforming security operations and streamline operating overhead. Retired United States Air Force Veteran with a strong commitment to excellence and a track record of success. Dedicated to leveraging expertise and leadership skills to enhance organizational security and drive operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent (SA)
Federal Aviation Administration
07.2023 - Current
- Conducts civil, administrative, and regulatory compliance investigations involving multiple parts of CFR Titles 14 and 49 and other federal policies and directives
- Investigations may include regulatory infractions, tort and personal claims, security clearance investigations, medical or behavioral patterns of airmen, security suitability of agency personnel, employee misconduct, sexual harassment, Accountability Board issues, hotline cases and others
- As required, appears before grand juries, or participates in other judicial and administrative proceedings
- Interviews witnesses and administers oaths or affirmations
- Receives evidence and security material, documents, or property in accordance with the laws of search and seizure and established rules of evidence
- Takes signed sworn statements and prepares reports to document facts disclosed during investigation
- As part of the general investigative process, is responsible for determining the evidential collection of physical evidence and that relates to the activity where the investigation took place, such as time and attendance documents, travel voucher claims, travel card billing documents, accountability board, hot line claims, misconduct, airmen certification documents, evidentiary photographs
- Maintains property custody of physical evidence
- The investigative process requires extensive casework involving identification and interviewing of individuals involved in alleged activities and of witnesses and obtaining sworn statements and developing investigative leads
- These leads may result in court records being examined, communications with various law enforcement agencies, contact with prosecuting authorities and agency investigative records being examined
- Performs other duties as assigned
Investigations Senior Manager
Microsoft
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Investigate allegations of business misconduct and policy violations, including allegations relating to fraud and corruption
- Collaborate with stakeholders and leverage tools, analysis, and technologies to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency when gathering facts
- Lead or participate in interviews of case parties and subject matter experts
- Prepare clear and concise reports that enable company attorneys/outside counsel to make findings
Special Agent (AF Reservist), AFOSI 2nd Field Investigative Region (FIR)
US AIR FORCE RESERVES
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Leads and conduct deployed counterintelligence and antiterrorism operations for force protection in support of the Department of Defense’s (DoD)
- These initiatives address natural disasters, terrorist threats, UN troop movements and opening of operational airfields in austere locations
- Deployed on short-notice missions to hostile operating environments across the globe
- Briefed commanders on investigations, HUMINT operations, terrorism, foreign intelligence security services (FISS) and criminal threats impacting USAF personnel and resources
- Recruited and directed Counter-intelligence Foreign Source Operations networks to detect and eliminate threats posed by terrorist organizations, FISS, and criminal elements targeting USAF and DoD personnel and resources
- Collected, analyzed, documented, and disseminated threat information vital to force protection
- Provided high-threat protective service for senior DoD officials in hostile countries and environments
Civilian Special Agent, AFOSI
US AIR FORCE
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Plans and conducts investigations of alleged or suspected significant criminal violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or Titles 10 and 18 of U.S
- Code
- These criminal offenses include but are not limited to possessions and sales of narcotics, theft of government property, assault, bribery, larceny by fraud, homicide, rape, arson, espionage, sabotage, terrorism technology transfer and security offenses
- Investigative activity includes independent evaluation of allegations and recommendation for case initiations, determination of direction, timing and strategy of complex investigations; formulation and execution of investigative leads; interviews of witnesses/victims who are often uncooperative and interrogations of suspects; complicated record reviews; surveillances; crime scene processing; evidence collection, evaluation, and preservation; reconstruction of events, sequences, and situations; correlation and analysis of conflicting facts, evidence, and information; management of or participation in undercover work; apprehension or detainment of persons suspected or convicted of criminal offenses; utilization of specialized investigative techniques; and report writing/electronic data entry
- Provides protection details for high-ranking dignitaries and conducts background investigations in matters of USAF interest
- Presents criminal investigative findings and reports both orally and in writing
- Prepares professionally written reports of investigation, counterintelligence reports, and other investigative correspondence in accordance with AFOSI policy
- Conducts presentations of investigative and counterintelligence findings to military officials and counterpart law enforcement agencies.
- Recognizes the need for prompt reporting of critical information to other offices and agencies as the exigencies of any given situation may require
- Testifies before grand juries or provides court testimony and administrative proceedings
- Conducts briefings on criminal counterintelligence, terrorists, and foreign intelligence activities to military personnel/officials
Principal/Owner
SELBY CONNECTION LLC
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Management consulting firm focusing on aligning lines of business with clients to satisfy contractual requirements
- Provide expertise and proficiency to assist customers in the areas of Security and Intelligence, Fraud, Strategic Planning, Facilities Services, IT, Training and Development and Administrative and Program Management
- Selected Achievements:
- -Developed operational security plans for local facility that provided security support for 100+ personnel
- -Consulted on project with local company to help develop training and development plan for STEM research which was used to place high school seniors and college students with companies that provided internship opportunities for minority students
Physical Security Manager, Office of Global Security
FIRST DATA CORPORATION
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Led investigations of internal policy violations, embezzlement, theft, and internal and external fraud
- Performed compliance audits and assessments of all 7 corporate facilities
- Recruited to manage the physical security, protection, and investigative needs of the Enterprise within the Office of Global Security
- Developed and implemented global security policies and procedures for 7 designated facilities housing about 2,100 employees
- Provided global executive protection for Senior Leadership
- Managed and developed security plans for events with 250-10,000 participants
- Directed operations, support, and maintenance of security access control systems
- Supervised, developed, motivated and assessed 50 contract officers
- Selected Achievements:
- -Developed operational plans that provided significant security support for corporations with 250-10,000 participants, including the Chairman’s Club annual event
- -Received Certificate of completion for Site Leadership Course in Dallas, TX and designated Site Manager to serve as Global Security liaison on leadership team at Corporate HQ
- -Restored PCI compliance for 6 locations through regular site audits, documentation, and corrective action
- -Represented the company at regional law enforcement events to maintain current knowledge of industry trends
- -Directed security operation with no incidents at the East Lake Golf course for premier sponsorship of the PGA Tour Championship with 150,000-200,00 attendees
Program Manager, Global Security Operations—First Data Account
G4S SECURITY SOLUTIONS
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Managed the entire Global Security program for First Data with oversight for 185 contract security officers with staff in approximately 41 global locations housing over 25,000 employees
- Served as the primary liaison with the client, vendors, and employees
- Directed hiring, development, onboarding and performance management for domestic officers
- Reviewed and provided recommendations on post orders / operating procedures
- Conducted site assessments to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction on this $8 million contract
- Selected Achievements:
- -Restored credibility and contract compliance with a disgruntled client within 3-4 months through enhanced communication and intensive focus on employee accountability, training and customer relations
- -Retained account by achieving 90+% contract deliverables through weekly site management meetings
- -Planned and organized numerous “Special Assignments” requiring additional security coverage on short notice for FDC operations Enterprise wide
- -Reduced turnover and improved employee performance at 8 key locations representing 25% of the security team by building and presenting a business case for higher wages that gained approval by First Data
HUMINT (Human Intelligence) Analyst
A-TSOLUTIONS
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed HUMINT analysis by utilizing resources such as Palantir and HOTR relating to threats, mission planning, target development, damage assessment and counterterrorism while deployed in Afghanistan for Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF-A)
- Contract position requiring a Top-Secret Clearance
Intelligence Specialist
JACOBS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Unit member assigned within a distinct signature reduction organization, dedicated to supporting sensitive Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) programs with worldwide operational and diverse intelligence activities that required a Top-Secret clearance
- Selected Achievements:
- -Recognized with the Loyal Order of the Eagle & Sword honor, rarely bestowed on civilians
Security Specialist
JACOBS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided strategic and tactical vision for Unit Security Programs
- Created an additional layer of oversight and competency for both facilities/physical and personnel programs (internal) by conducting SCI security violation investigations
- Vetted personnel to ensure compliance with security requirements
- On boarded, trained and exited security staff from the organization
- Selected Achievements:
- -Reoriented the security operation from reactive to proactive posture reversing a long history of security issues with an entire year of no significant incidents
Special Agent, AFOSI (Military Active Duty)
US AIR FORCE
05.2001 - 02.2009
- Led and conducted deployed counterintelligence and antiterrorism operations for force protection of the 3500+ member Contingency Response Wing that supports the Department of Defense’s (DoD) air transportation initiatives
- These initiatives address natural disasters, terrorist threats, airspace violations, UN troop movements and opening of operational airfields in austere locations
- Deployed on short-notice missions to hostile operating environments across the globe
- Briefed commanders on investigations, HUMINT operations, terrorism, foreign intelligence, security services (FISS) and criminal threats impacting USAF personnel and resources
- Recruited and directed Counter-intelligence Foreign Source Operations networks to detect and eliminate threats posed by terrorist organizations, FISS, and criminal elements targeting USAF and DoD personnel and resources
- Collected, analyzed, documented, and disseminated threat information vital to force protection
- Provided high-threat protective service for senior DoD officials in hostile countries and environments
- Selected Achievements:
- -Project managed the full life cycle of the first-ever Operational Readiness inspection for the entire unit/wing with only 6 months of advanced notice
- Led team in achieving an excellent rating and was awarded an Air Force Commendation Medal
- -Achieved all mission goals leading a post 9/11 Operation Joint Task Force for President George W
- Bush’s final official international trip
- Created strategic and tactical plans covering arrival, in-country movement, and departure spanning over 2 months in Africa
Education
Associate in applied science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, Alabama07.2010
Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice
Bellevue University
Omaha, NE05.2012
Associate in applied science - Homeland Security
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Palantir and HOTR
- DCID Physical Security Seminar
- John E Reid Interview & Investigation Course
- Economic & Environmental Crime Course
- DIA Joint Operational Support Technician Course
- National Forensic Academy
- Certified Crime Scene Investigator
- Peace Training
Affiliations
- C3G Professional Networking Association
- ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security)
- Southeast Analyst Round table (SEAR)
- National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE)
Timeline
Special Agent (SA)
Federal Aviation Administration
07.2023 - Current
Investigations Senior Manager
Microsoft
09.2021 - 07.2023
Civilian Special Agent, AFOSI
US AIR FORCE
01.2019 - 09.2021
Special Agent (AF Reservist), AFOSI 2nd Field Investigative Region (FIR)
US AIR FORCE RESERVES
02.2017 - 02.2023
Principal/Owner
SELBY CONNECTION LLC
08.2016 - 02.2017
Physical Security Manager, Office of Global Security
FIRST DATA CORPORATION
12.2014 - 06.2016
Program Manager, Global Security Operations—First Data Account
G4S SECURITY SOLUTIONS
08.2014 - 12.2014
HUMINT (Human Intelligence) Analyst
A-TSOLUTIONS
11.2012 - 01.2014
Intelligence Specialist
JACOBS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
03.2010 - 02.2012
Security Specialist
JACOBS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
02.2009 - 03.2010
Special Agent, AFOSI (Military Active Duty)
US AIR FORCE
05.2001 - 02.2009
Associate in applied science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor’s degree - Criminal Justice
Bellevue University
Associate in applied science - Homeland Security
Keiser University
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