ERIKA E. MARINER
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned Supervisory Special Agent with 23 years of experience enforcing laws and investigating criminal activity. Proven track record of success in office and field work. Skilled in planning and conducting complex operations and investigations. Eager to utilize my experience in federal law enforcement to continue to serve my community and country post retirement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
SUPERVISORY SPECIAL AGENT (NCIS) 1811 GS-14
U.S. NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
02.2022 - 01.2026
- I continuously provide investigative guidance and administrative support to the members of my general crimes squad.
- This includes teaching them NCIS specific report writing requirements, understanding the basics of investigative theory and translating it into successful investigations to be presented to trial counsel for prosecution or administrative procedures.
- Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
- I am in charge of the NCIS Honors Internship program at San Diego field office and screen eligible applicants and recommend for hire if they meet the criteria.
- I provide mentorship to both Special Agents as well as interns in this position.
- I am proficient in understanding the disciplinary process for Special Agents and Investigators while working in conjunctions with Human Resources.
- I am a NCIS Peer Support Responder and lead the program in the San Diego, CA AOR.
- Supervisor: Timothy Nickoli (619-556-3126)
- Ok to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Special Agent (NCIS) 1811 GS-9/13
U.S. NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
01.2003 - 02.2022
- Special Agent Office of Strategic Support (Research Development and Acquisition): Global support to Department of the Navy technologies. 2018-2022
- Assisted with crime scene investigation of a terrorist shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Tx.
- Assisted with large scale investigation of the USS Bonhomme Richard Arson case.
- Field Training Agent from 2007-2018.
- Major Case Response Team (Member and Leader) 2003-2018.
- General Crimes Special Agent (San Diego, CA) 2016-2018.
- GDMA Task Force Special Agent (Executive Assistant Director for the Pacific, San Diego, CA) 2014-2016.
- Major Economic Crimes and General Crimes Special Agent (Yokosuka, JP) 2011-2014.
- General Crimes Special Agent (Kaneohe Bay, HI) 2009-2011.
- General Crimes Special Agent (Pearl Harbor, HI) 2008-2009.
- Counter Intelligence and Major Procurement Fraud Special Agent (Washington, DC) 2006-2008.
- General Crimes Special Agent (San Diego, CA) 2003-2006.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Applied in-depth understanding of forensic science to evaluate claims.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Applied in-depth understanding of forensic science to evaluate claims.
Education
Masters of Forensic Science -
National University
05-2002
BA - Psychology
San Diego State University
05-1997
Skills
- Firearms
- Forensic analysis
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Techniques
- Firearms Trajectory Analysis Techniques
- Outdoor body recovery
- Scientific Content Analysis and Interrogation (SCAN)
- Crime Scene Processing and Documentation
- Legal compliance
- Insider Threat Detection and Prevention
- Counterintelligence techniques
- Operational Security
- Research and Data Acquisition protection
- Investigative techniques
- Evidence collection
- Federal, State and UCMJ statutes knowledgeable
- Verbal communication
- Law enforcement coordination
- Threat assessment
- Crime scene management
- Social media monitoring
- Interviewing techniques
- Interrogations and interviews
- Peer support implementation
- Public speaking and presentation skills
Awards and Recognition
- Meritorious Commendation from United States Attorney Southern District of California, 2015
- NCIS Special Agent of the Year Award, 2014
- National Counterintelligence Executive Investigations Award, 2014
- Meritorious Unit Commendation for GDMA Task Force, 2014
- Hawaii Top Cop, 2011
- George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (Presenter) 2024
- Women in Federal Law Enforcement Training Symposium (Presenter) 2024
NCIS Special Agent of the Year Award 2014
I was the co-case agent in the complex multinational fraud and corruption Glenn Defense Marine Asia US Navy bribery scandal, also known as the Fat Leonard bribery case. I utilized my skills and talents in an overseas environment in tandem with another Special Agent to seamlessly orchestrate the largest operation and investigation and successful prosecutions in NCIS and U.S. Navy history. It was both an individual and team effort to achieve the positive results.
Timeline
SUPERVISORY SPECIAL AGENT (NCIS) 1811 GS-14
U.S. NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
02.2022 - 01.2026
Special Agent (NCIS) 1811 GS-9/13
U.S. NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
01.2003 - 02.2022
Masters of Forensic Science -
National University
BA - Psychology
San Diego State University