JACKIE KNIGHT
Pflugerville
Summary
Special Agent with 27 years of investigative law enforcement experience, specializing in police procedures and criminal law. Demonstrated success in enhancing public safety through effective communication and collaboration with law enforcement teams. Highly trained in firearms and specialized equipment, showcasing exceptional physical stamina and commitment to duty. Proficient in writing detailed crime reports and collaborating with police investigators to achieve successful case outcomes. Committed adjunct instructor versed in delivering curriculum through lectures and discussion to increase student engagement and promote learning objectives. Enthusiastic and dedicated with expertise in mentoring and academic support demonstrated several years in academic roles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent-Drug Squad
Texas Department Of Public Safety
Austin
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in undercover assignments to infiltrate criminal organizations or networks.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering and organized crime.
- Gathered information from confidential informants, surveillance teams and other law enforcement agencies.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in joint operations.
- Executed search warrants and seized contraband items as evidence in cases.
- Assisted in training new agents on proper investigative techniques and procedures.
- Developed new sources of intelligence through networking with other agents and contacts within the community.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to obtain information regarding criminal activities.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
- Partnered with other law enforcement agencies to target violent drug offenders in local communities.
Special Agent-TECH
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
06.2000 - Current
- Security Awareness Training
- Child Sexual Exploitation Investigations
- Instructor Certification Advanced Fourth Amendment
- Technical and electronic support to Department agents, Texas Rangers and officers of other Texas and federal agencies to further their ongoing criminal investigations.
- Conducted electronic surveillance, including the use of intercepts, pen registers, trap/trace devices, mobile trackers, cover video surveillance, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), and other forms of electronic surveillance.
- Developed presentation and training materials to educate colleagues on intercept system and other surveillance equipment.
- Monitored communications between suspected criminals via wiretaps, phone taps or other electronic devices.
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
Kingsville
04.1998 - Current
- Worked crash investigations, wrote citations for traffic violations, seized illegal drugs, conducted DWI enforcement, arrested violators for various illegal activities.
- Assigned to Kingsville area.
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
Laredo
09.2009 - 12.2011
- CID Agent - conducted an array of investigations on individuals trafficking narcotics, wrote search warrants, conducted surveillance, performed undercover assignments, testified in court, and assist other federal, county and local law enforcement with multiple operations.
- Performed as a liaison with local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
01.2011 - 05.2011
- CID-Agent-conducted an array of investigations on individuals involved with human trafficking, wrote search warrants, conducted surveillance, performed undercover assignments, and assisted other federal and local law enforcement with multiple operations and was a liaison with these agencies.
Fraud Investigator
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
10.2006 - 08.2009
- Trooper-Investigate fraudulent cases involving driver licenses and state documents.
- Conduct undercover work, involving manufacture, sale purchase of fraudulent Texas Driver licenses, identification cards, fraudulent birth certificates, and alien registration cards.
- Conduct surveillance in the course of the investigation, identify, locate, and interview potential defendants, witnesses and suspects.
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin
11.2000 - 09.2006
- Worked crash investigations, wrote citations for traffic violations, seized illegal drugs, conducted DWI enforcement, arrested violators for various illegal activities.
- Assigned to Travis County area.
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
Elgin
11.1999 - 10.2000
- Worked crash investigations, wrote citations for traffic violations, seized illegal drugs, conducted DWI enforcement, arrested violators for various illegal activities.
- Assigned to Bastrop area.
Adjunct Instructor
Temple Community College
Temple
01.2018 - Current
- Evaluated student work against established standards and objectives.
- Encouraged active participation from students during class discussions by posing questions or leading debates.
- Advised students on academic matters related to their studies of criminal justice.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students enrolled in criminal justice courses.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on criminal justice topics to students in a college setting.
- Supervised student projects related to specific areas of criminal justice research.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2014
Skills
- Surveillance techniques
- Detailed report writing
- Covert investigations
- Video surveillance systems
- Background checks
- Cellular phone call data analysis
- Undercover operations
- Search warrant execution
- Intelligence networking
- Collaboration with agencies
- Report writing
- Testifying in court
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Analytical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Sensitive information handling
- Human intelligence collection
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid and CPR
- Foreign language proficiency
- Wiretap expertise
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Special Agent-Drug Squad
Texas Department Of Public Safety
04.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Temple Community College
01.2018 - Current
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2011 - 05.2011
Special Agent
Texas Department of Public Safety
09.2009 - 12.2011
Fraud Investigator
Texas Department of Public Safety
10.2006 - 08.2009
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
11.2000 - 09.2006
Special Agent-TECH
Texas Department of Public Safety
06.2000 - Current
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
11.1999 - 10.2000
Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
04.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
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