Jason Harkness
Huntley,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills developed over 26 years in law enforcement. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Currently hold a Top Secret security clearance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Lisle, IL
12.2019 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and led 11 investigations of criminal violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) involving counterfeit, misbranded, and unapproved prescription drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplements.
- Conducted interviews, executed search warrants, and prepared concise investigative reports for executive management and federal judicial proceedings.
- Analyzed complex data sets to find trends and methods of concealing illegal proceeds from the sale of illicit FDA-regulated products.
- Collaborated with local, state, and other federal law enforcement partners in four joint investigations and two enforcement operations at eight locations.
- Routinely review investigative leads to determine the applicable violations of FDCA laws and regulations, and collaborate with agency and outside stakeholders.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
Chicago, IL, IL
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted investigations involving violations of United States customs and immigration laws, including the distribution of controlled substances and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- Prepared detailed case reports documenting investigative activities for management and judicial proceedings.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in a joint enforcement operation.
- Provided testimony before the Grand Jury to secure a true bill of indictment.
Special Agent
ICE, Office of Professional Responsibility
Chicago, IL
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Conducted 14 investigations of official misconduct allegations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees, government contractors, and civilians, to include misuse of government databases systems, impersonation of an ICE Officer, misuse of official position, whistleblower complaints, and misuse of government vehicles.
- Collected statements and interviewed witnesses and employees to determine agency policy violations.
- Tracked and reported on investigation progress to internal stakeholders, adjusting strategies as needed to address new findings.
- Prepared concise investigative reports for local management and the ICE, Office of Principle Legal Advisors.
Special Agent
HSI, Southwest Border Tactical Intelligence Unit
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Conducted tactical intelligence analysis of smuggling vulnerabilities throughout the HSI, Special Agent in Charge Chicago, area of responsibility.
- Identified and conducted outreach initiatives to external partners in the railway, waterway, parcel, and aviation sectors to identify and mitigate critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Initiated joint interdiction operations with local law enforcement agencies at train stations and waterways to identify and address vulnerabilities to smuggling activities and provided mitigation strategies.
- Conducted a joint operation with Customs and Border Protection at an international mail facility in Louisville, Kentucky to identify and locate methods of smuggling undeclared currency to countries outside the United States.
Special Agent
HSI, Public Safety Unit
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
09.2004 - 08.2010
- Conducted investigations into violations of United States customs and immigration laws, including distribution of controlled substances and firearms.
- Prepared detailed case reports to document investigative activities for management and judicial proceedings.
- Coordinated joint enforcement operations with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies targeting foreign-born nationals with criminal records.
- Testified before Grand Jury to secure indictments for illegal re-entry after deportation and firearms offenses.
Special Agent
U.S. Customs Service
Chicago, IL
08.2002 - 09.2004
- Conducted investigations involving United States customs violations, to include bulk cash smuggling, money laundering, and unlicensed money transmitter businesses.
- Managed linguist for a Title III wire intercept investigation targeting a bulk cash smuggling organization facilitating the transfer of narcotics proceeds through various international bank accounts.
- Performed physical surveillance operations using a variety of methods such as vehicle tracking and aerial reconnaissance.
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends and methods of concealing the smuggling of illicit drug proceeds.
Police Officer
Highland Park Police Department
Highland Park, IL
06.1998 - 04.2002
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for use in court cases and legal records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE05-1996
Skills
- Interviewing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Report Writing
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Data analysis
Certification
- Certified Law Enforcement Officer for the State of Illinois - September 1998
- Federal Law Enforcement and Training Center, Criminal Investigator Training Program - April 2002.
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Customs Basic Enforcement School - July 2002
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations, Special Agent Training Program - July 2021.
Timeline
Special Agent
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
12.2019 - Current
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
03.2019 - 12.2019
Special Agent
ICE, Office of Professional Responsibility
03.2014 - 03.2019
Special Agent
HSI, Southwest Border Tactical Intelligence Unit
08.2010 - 03.2014
Special Agent
HSI, Public Safety Unit
09.2004 - 08.2010
Special Agent
U.S. Customs Service
08.2002 - 09.2004
Police Officer
Highland Park Police Department
06.1998 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska at Omaha
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