Frederick Swoope Sr
Hampton,GA
Summary
Highly skilled Personnel Security Specialist with experience in developing, implementing and managing security programs. Strengths include thorough understanding of security principles, knowledge of procedures for handling classified information, and ability to conduct comprehensive security assessments. Previous work demonstrates strong impact through improved security measures and adherence to regulations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Protection Security Strategies, Inc.
Huntsville, Alabama
09.2021 - Current
- As a member of the FBI's Trusted Workforce Unit, I support the Bureau's mission to ensure the integrity, reliability, and security of personnel entrusted with access to sensitive information and national security responsibilities. My role focuses on personnel vetting, background investigations, compliance oversight, and risk mitigation within the federal workforce.
- This position directly supports national security by ensuring that individuals with access to classified information meet the highest standards of truthfulness, reliability, and character. The work helps safeguard federal systems, classified intelligence, and public trust.
- Assessed credibility and verified background data to identify risk indicators for claims validation.
Special Agent
DoD DCMA
Petersburg, Virginia
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted independent criminal, civil, and administrative investigations into fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct impacting Department of Defense contracts and programs, ensuring integrity of defense acquisition system and safeguarding taxpayer resources for national security.
- Gained direct experience in insurance fraud, claims investigation, compliance auditing, and corporate risk management, contributing to risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.
Criminal Investigator
Drug Enforcement Administration
Arlington, Virginia
03.1996 - 09.2016
- Investigated and dismantled complex drug trafficking organizations domestically and internationally, disrupting manufacture, distribution, and financing of controlled substances and targeting criminal networks threatening public safety and national security.t
- As a Special Agent with over twenty years of service at the DEA, I investigated and dismantled complex drug trafficking organizations at domestic and international levels. My work focused on disrupting the manufacture, distribution, and financing of controlled substances while targeting the criminal networks that threaten public safety and national security.
- Detected fraud, analyzed financial irregularities, managed complex case files, and supported litigation to enhance case outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL07-1983
Skills
- Background investigations
- Investigative techniques
- Credibility assessments
- Fraud detection
- Risk assessment
- Compliance oversight
- Claims validation
Certification
Suitability and Adjudications
Accomplishments
DEA Administrator Award
Improved Real Estate Agent of the Year
Improved Real Estate Agent of the Year
Affiliations
Member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
Protection Security Strategies, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Special Agent
DoD DCMA
11.2019 - 10.2020
Criminal Investigator
Drug Enforcement Administration
03.1996 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman University