James Ryan, MBA, CPP, PCI
Killeen,TX
Summary
Professional law enforcement leader with extensive experience in managing critical investigations, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering inter-agency collaboration. Proven track record in achieving impactful results through adaptability and reliability. Skilled in strategic oversight, exceptional communication, crisis management, building cohesive teams, and successfully managing complex investigations in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID)
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Supervised team of special agents carrying out law enforcement activities.
- Increased operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation based on case complexity and workload distribution.
- Facilitated communication between team members, ensuring that critical information was shared promptly and accurately throughout the investigative process.
- Monitored agent performance, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement where necessary.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for agents to improve skill sets and promote professional development.
- Enhanced team performance by establishing clear objectives and providing effective mentorship to agents.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders such as prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys to ensure accurate representation of case facts during legal proceedings.
- Improved inter-agency collaboration by fostering strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
- Managed up to 150 active investigations simultaneously.
- Conducted regular performance assessments, identifying areas of strength and areas for development, ultimately boosting overall team effectiveness.
Supervisory Special Agent
USACID
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Increased operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation based on case complexity and workload distribution.
- Inspected evidence and researched allegations to determine accuracy of statements.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
- Implemented several Special Victims programs to prevent crime and improve outcomes of criminal investigations.
- Updated department policies in accordance with evolving regulations, promoting compliance within the agency framework.
- Supervised team of special agents carrying out law enforcement activities.
- Improved inter-agency collaboration by fostering strong relationships with federal law enforcement and host nation partners.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence cases.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, victims, witnesses, and complainants.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
Special Agent
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Federal Investigative Services (USOPM-FIS)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted in training new investigators, sharing knowledge and experience to ensure their success in the role.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations by maintaining detailed records and documentation of investigations.
- Efficiently managed caseloads through keen organization skills and diligent follow-up on outstanding items requiring resolution.
- Conducted comprehensive field interviews with subjects, references, and other relevant parties to gather accurate information for investigation reports.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals.
- Obtained, reviewed and analyzed detailed records, to include: criminal histories, financial, employment, residential, education, marital, and others.
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to privacy guidelines and ethical standards at all times.
Special Agent
USACID
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Delivered expert testimony in court proceedings, presenting reliable evidence leading to successful prosecutions.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for efficient data collection and analysis during complex investigations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports, ensuring accurate documentation of investigative findings and legal compliance.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
Special Agent
U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
11.2003 - 11.2007
- Served as the Primary Family and Sexual Violence Investigator.
- Served as the Alternate Evidence Custodian, responsible for the collection/processing; documentation; maintenance; preparation for court-proceedings; and ultimate disposition (transfer/destruction) of more than 500 items.
- Conducted or assisted in more than 200 Felony Criminal Investigations with a USMC/USN nexus, to include: Murder, Death (natural, accidental, suicide); Rape/Sexual Assault; Narcotics; Theft/Fraud; Terrorism; Human Trafficking; and others.
- Performed Port-Integrated Vulnerability Assessments (PIVAs) for U.S. Ships visiting the host nation.
- Provided Executive Close-in Protection for the Secretary of Defense, Commandants of the Marine Corps, the U.S. PACOM Commander, and U.S. Regional Coordinator/Ambassador (Al Basrah, Iraq).
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Norwich University
Northfield, VT05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Regents College (now Excelsior University)
Albany, NYAssociate of Science - Law Enforcement
Champlain College
Burlington, VTSkills
- Counterterrorism
- Crime scene management
- Crisis management
- Firearms training
- Threat assessment
- Intelligence analysis
- Law enforcement coordination
- Investigative techniques
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS International.
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), ASIS International.
- Licensed Personal Protection Officer (Level 4), TX DPS
- Licensed Private Investigator, TX DPS
Affiliations
American Society of Industrial Security, International (ASIS)
Federal Law Enforcement Officer's Association (FLEOA)
Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI)
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (USACID)
06.2017 - 12.2022
Supervisory Special Agent
USACID
02.2014 - 06.2017
Special Agent
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Federal Investigative Services (USOPM-FIS)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Special Agent
USACID
05.2008 - 07.2010
Special Agent
U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
11.2003 - 11.2007
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Norwich University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Regents College (now Excelsior University)
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Champlain College