James Martin
Dracut,USA
Summary
Results-driven Investigative Professional experienced in operational planning and intelligence analysis. Led complex federal investigations and delivered impactful training, securing evidence-based prosecutions. Committed to enhancing security and operational readiness while managing high-stakes situations and resolving complex cases.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent/ Criminal Investigator
US DOJ, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
11.2017 - Current
- (Long-term Acting) Resident Agent in Charge of Manchester, NH Field Office/ Senior Operations Officer
- Conducted personnel security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings, and maintained personnel security records in accordance with federal security requirements
- Utilized government security databases and security management systems to manage sensitive personnel and security information Leveraged DOJ, DHS, and other federal law enforcement databases to support personnel vetting, security investigations, incident documentation, and compliance with federal security requirements.
- Lead complex federal investigations into violent crimes (firearms/ illegal narcotics trafficking, straw purchasing, and related financial crimes) using intelligence-driven methods and other law enforcement techniques
- Ensured compliance with Operational Security (OPSEC) requirements and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) during sensitive federal operations.
- Applied knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD security policies, Intelligence Community Directives (ICD's) and other federal security regulations to support security compliance.
- Develop and execute operational plans; conduct pre-operational site assessments using government and public database queries, covert surveillance, and structured interviews; execute arrests and federal search warrants.
- Managed budget for field office, overseeing overtime, equipment purchases/repair, and informant payments to ensure operational readiness.
- Leverage multiple law-enforcement databases to produce actionable leads; ensure chain-of-custody and meticulous evidence documentation.
- Debrief undercover agents and confidential informants for intelligence and all information
- Coordinate with the U.S. Attorney's Office, state and local partners, and industry stakeholders to secure evidence-based prosecutions; testify in federal and state court.
- Assigned to FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and HSI Task Force (HSTF) investigating terrorism-related crimes and transnational criminal organizations.
- Conducted internal investigations for industry partners, providing critical insights to enhance compliance and operational integrity.
- Review and approve reports, operational plans and requests for payment to confidential informants
- Leveraged multiple law-enforcement databases to generate actionable leads while maintaining chain-of-custody and meticulous evidence documentation.
- Liaison between ATF field office and local, county and state law enforcement partners
- Make presentations to high school, college and public on ATF related matters
- Internship coordinator, recruit and manage interns for field office
- Assist in management and deployment of ATF Special Agents for all special events to include World Cup Soccer Matches and Fourth of July celebrations
Federal Air Marshal/ Explosive K9 Handler
DHS, Federal Air Marshal Service
09.2006 - 11.2017
- Selected as 1 of 24 participants in the Explosive Detection K9 pilot—served as a K9 EOD Handler conducting canine explosive detection across aviation and transportation venues.
- Conducted personnel security briefings, indoctrinations, and debriefings, and maintained personnel security records in accordance with federal security requirements.
- Applied knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD security policies, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other federal security regulations to support security compliance.
- Utilized government security databases and security management systems to manage sensitive personnel and security information.
- Leveraged DOJ, DHS, and other federal law enforcement databases to support personnel vetting, security investigations, incident documentation, and compliance with federal security requirements.
- Investigated security incidents, documented findings, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions to mitigate future security risks.
- Ensured compliance with Operational Security (OPSEC) requirements and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) during sensitive federal operations.
- Applied knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), DoD security policies, Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), and other federal security regulations to support security compliance.
- Coordinated facility access control, visitor management, and physical security measures for secure federal facilities.
- Conducted security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews, recommending improvements to strengthen the overall security posture.
- Delivered security awareness training and security briefings to personnel on security policies, OPSEC, and emergency response procedures.
- Managed sensitive security documentation, personnel records, and investigative files while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure compliance with government security policies and the protection of sensitive information.
- .Led deployed Federal Air Marshal teams and served as liaison with industry and foreign government security partners; coordinated multi-jurisdictional missions and information sharing.
- Review all classified and non-classified intelligence available before deployment
- Debrief with team and management after missions to document all intelligence.
- Assigned to Special Mission Coverage, which involved covering mission of creditable security risk do to location of flight of persons traveling on the airline.
- Conducted surveillance and counter-surveillance operations, performed vulnerability assessments of transportation facilities, and produced mitigation recommendations that enhanced security measures for stakeholders.
- Acted as Supervisory Federal Air Marshal—managed deployments, scheduling, and reviewed mission reports, travel vouchers, time sheets, and leave for 20+ personnel.
Trooper/ K-9 Handler
NH DOS, Division of State Police
09.1995 - 08.2006
- Investigated felony and misdemeanor offenses and traffic violations; conducted interviews, interrogations, and executed arrests and search warrants.
- Delivered public K-9 demonstrations and community safety briefings; served as Trooper-in-Charge in supervisors' absence, coordinating scenes and resources.
- Delivered public K-9 demonstrations and community safety briefings; coordinated scenes and resources as Trooper-in-Charge in supervisors' absence to enhance community engagement.
- Conducted background investigations for civilian and sworn positions within NH State Police to ensure integrity and suitability of candidates.
- Prosecutor in NH District Court
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
American International College
Springfield, MA05-1992
Skills
- Surveillance techniques
- Investigative experience
- Risk assessment
- Interview techniques
- Problem solving
- Leadership abilities
- Surveillance operations
- Intelligence analysis
- Operational planning
- Agency collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- 06/01/18, Special Agent Basic Training, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- 03/01/18, Criminal Investigator Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- 12/01/06, Federal Air Marshal Integrated Training Program
- 04/01/07, Federal Air Marshal Training Program II
- 11/01/93, Full Time Police Officer, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 06/01/97, Patrol K9 Training Program, New Hampshire State Police
- 06/01/09, National Explosives Detection Canine Handler Course, Department of Homeland Security
- 02/01/06, Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized Awareness Level, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
- 02/01/14, Active Shooter: What You Can Do, DHS FEMA
- 05/01/11, Indoor Post Blast School, Department of Justice
- 04/01/11, Interview and Interrogation, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
- 04/01/10, Suicide Terrorism and Soft Targets, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 01/01/10, WMD for Federal Air Marshals Training, US Army- 12th Civil Support Team
- 04/01/03, At-Scene Collision Investigation, NH Department of Safety/ Division of State Police
- 12/01/00, Criminal Investigation/ Interrogation, NH Department of Safety/ Division of State Police
- 05/01/98, Advanced Report Writing, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 12/01/11, State and local Anti-Terrorism Training, US Department of Justice
- 12/01/10, Canine Legal Update and Opinions Seminar, Boston Police
- 11/01/10, Continuity of Operations Awareness Course, US Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
- 10/01/10, Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks, New Mexico Tech
- 05/01/10, Shipboard K9 Search Operations, Boston Police
- 12/01/09, Introduction to Criminal Investigation Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- 03/01/09, Emergency Vehicle Mandate Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- 03/01/06, National Incident Management System, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 04/01/05, Survival Spanish, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 03/01/05, Basic Homeland Security, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 03/01/05, Preparation for Suicide/ Homicide Bomber, Federal Protective Service
- 03/01/05, Campus Public Safety Response to WMD Incidents, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
- 05/01/03, Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
- 06/01/02, Emergency Response to Criminal/ Terrorist Incidents, State of NH, Emergency Management
- 05/01/98, Stress in Law Enforcement, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 04/01/98, Officer Survival, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 01/01/98, Verbal Judo, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 10/01/97, Collection & Preservation of Evidence, NH Municipal Association
- 10/01/94, Emergency Vehicle Liability, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 03/01/96, Gaze Nystagmus/DWI, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
Timeline
Special Agent/ Criminal Investigator
US DOJ, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
11.2017 - Current
Federal Air Marshal/ Explosive K9 Handler
DHS, Federal Air Marshal Service
09.2006 - 11.2017
Trooper/ K-9 Handler
NH DOS, Division of State Police
09.1995 - 08.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
American International College