Joe H. Graham IV
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented leader with a demonstrated history of success in federal law enforcement. Extensive domestic and international experience managing security, operations, and training programs. Skilled in physical security, personal protection, incident management, complex criminal investigations, and
tactical operations. Accomplished in identifying, designing, and delivering custom solutions to improve team performance, increase skill sets, and mitigate risk.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service
08.2014 - Current
- Managed numerous task force administrative and operational programs to include: JLEO
(Joint Law Enforcement Operations) funding, federal and state fugitive and criminal case adoption, accountability of government property, personnel assignments, task force officer deputation/onboarding, and training conducted on both a district and national level. - Managed and coordinated critical incidents including officer involved shootings, injuries to law enforcement personnel, use of force, and multi-agency joint operations.
- Oversee the Body-Worn Camera program within our office; responsible for ensuring accuracy and thoroughness of BWC entries and conducting random reviews.
- Daily use of database systems, to include CAPTURE, for case entry, inputting/managing significant incidents, threat investigations, use of force incidents, and reviewing investigative and prosecution reports for final approval.
Acting Chief Deputy United States Marshal
United States Marshals Service
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Also served as Acting Chief Deputy from August 2019 - February 2020.
- Overall responsibility for all operations within the Western District of North Carolina, to include enforcement/criminal investigations, sex offender investigations, judicial security, asset forfeiture, and administrative/financial oversight.
- Responsible for successfully managing the district through a national audit/compliance review and coordinated yearly district self-assessment reviews to ensure policy compliance at both the district and national level.
- Implemented district strategic goals, to include investing in our workforce, strengthening investigations across the mission set, safeguarding against security threats/ensure safety through innovation, and enhancing the business environment.
Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service
08.2002 - 08.2014
- Appeared in court and testified under oath
- Oversaw fugitive/criminal cases, coordinated/led investigations and arrest operations, and prepared evidence for court cases.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted sensitive information and documented and preserved physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Routinely prepared complex court orders related to fugitive investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Collateral duty member of the USMS Special Operations Group for 9 years.
USMS Country Attache', Special Operations Group
United States Marshals Service
09.2006 - 04.2013
- Member of the United States Marshals Service Special Operations Group; conducted several international missions, to include deployments to Iraq (2006-2007) and Afghanistan (2011 & 2013).
- Responsible for overall security of the Iraqi High Tribunal (IHT) Courthouse in Baghdad where the criminal trials of former Iraq President Saddam Hussein and "Chemical" Ali were conducted. Responsible for training the IHT security force, which was comprised of over 100 Iraqi National Police officers. Conducted site security surveys to identify and correct security deficiencies and mitigate threats/risks to all personnel at the IHT.
- Chaired meetings with Iraq's Minister of Interior to discuss ongoing threats and security issues at the IHT courthouse and sought/received additional funding for personnel and equipment to enhance security operations.
- Provided briefings to high-level Afghan officials regarding the United States Marshals Service Special Operations Group's involvement with the development of the Afghan Judicial Security Unit (JSU) and conducted training for members of this JSU. Supervised the 10.5 million dollar Task Order 50 construction project for the JSU expansion. Conducted site threat assessments/surveys at several courthouses within the country to help advance the rule of law within Afghanistan.
- Received a letter of commendation for valor from the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan for the recovery of stranded American personnel during an ongoing Taliban attack at the U.S. Embassy.
- Received 3 separate Director's Awards for these international deployments.
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
05.1996 - 05.2002
- Conducted a broad array of operations, to include aids to navigation support, domestic and international drug and migrant interdiction, and U.S. waterway pollution investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC12.1995
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- USMS Tactical Training Officer
- USMS Active Shooter/Active Response Instructor
- CRASE Instructor
- Adjunct Instructor
- Federal Firearm's Instructor
- USMS Certifying and Assistant Disbursing Officer
- District Security Program Officer
- District OCDETF Coordinator
- TASER Instructor (former)
Timeline
Acting Chief Deputy United States Marshal
United States Marshals Service
05.2021 - 05.2022
Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service
08.2014 - Current
USMS Country Attache', Special Operations Group
United States Marshals Service
09.2006 - 04.2013
Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service
08.2002 - 08.2014
Petty Officer Second Class
United States Coast Guard
05.1996 - 05.2002
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- USMS Tactical Training Officer
- USMS Active Shooter/Active Response Instructor
- CRASE Instructor
- Adjunct Instructor
- Federal Firearm's Instructor
- USMS Certifying and Assistant Disbursing Officer
- District Security Program Officer
- District OCDETF Coordinator
- TASER Instructor (former)
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Asheville
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