JOHN A. MORALES
Chicago,USA
Summary
Retired FBI supervisory special agent with 25 years of field and overseas case management experience. Proven ability to establish strong relationships with domestic and international law enforcement partners. Proficient in FBI international operations within embassy and consulate environments. Accomplished law enforcement leader skilled in managing critical investigations and ensuring operational efficiency. Recognized for promoting team collaboration and achieving impactful results through adaptability and reliability. Experienced in strategic oversight, crisis management, and fostering cohesive teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Legal Attaché (Supervisory Special Agent)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Operations Division
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversight of FBI programs to include counterterrorism, counterintelligence, complex financial and cyber-crimes, kidnappings, and crimes against children investigations
- FBI’s principal representative for the Sindh and Balochistan Provinces in Pakistan
- Prevented, detected and deterred terrorist activities in conjunction with Pakistani intelligence/law enforcement agencies to include FBI field offices and FBI headquarters' divisions
- Directed undercover operations to successfully dismantle organized crime networks.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Assistant Legal Attaché (Supervisory Special Agent)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Operations Division
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Program managed counterterrorism and counterintelligence investigations
- Facilitated FBI’s national security interests in the U.S.–Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue held in January2023 in Havana, Cuba-the first dialogue held since2018
- Collaborated with U.S., Mexican, and foreign law enforcement and intelligence agencies on joint initiatives
- Prevented, detected, and deterred terrorist activities in conjunction with Mexican intelligence and law enforcement agencies
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chicago Division
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Principal case agent for a counter terrorism squad online undercover operation targeting social media (dark web) platforms with a focus on ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and other designated foreign terrorist organizations
- Conducted numerous disruptions of terrorist cell operations in the U
- S
- Homeland and overseas
- Gathered evidence and testified in federal court proceedings
Assistant Legal Attaché (Supervisory Special Agent)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Operations Division
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw FBI programs that included counterterrorism, counterintelligence, complex financial and cyber-crimes, kidnappings, fugitives and crimes against children investigations
- Effectively worked in a multi-agency environment
- Established and expanded cooperative working relationships with Pakistani law enforcement agencies and private sector
Special Agent, Principal Relief Supervisor
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chicago Division
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Principal case agent for a counter terrorism squad online undercover operation targeting social media (dark web) platforms with a focus on ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and other designated foreign terrorist organizations
- Well versed in terrorist finance investigations
- Effectively initiated partnerships with international law enforcement agencies to combat cross-border criminal-terrorist activities
Supervisory Special Agent, Safe Streets Task Force Coordinator
Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Juan Division
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Supervised a criminal enterprise squad of six agents and eight task force officers targeting violent gangs involved in the illicit sale of narcotics throughout Puerto Rico
- Planned and led numerous high-profile multi-subject arrest operations
- Improved inter-agency collaboration and relationships in San Juan with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners
Special Agent, Principal Relief Supervisor
Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Juan Division
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Program Coordinator for violent crime and special maritime jurisdiction matters in San Juan’s area of responsibility
- Developed intelligence networks, effectively gathering crucial information to support ongoing cases
- Conducted numerous arrest operations resulting in successful case resolutions which improved public safety in Puerto Rico
- Served as Tactical Interrogator during a120-day deployment during Operation New Dawn to Joint Base Balad, Iraq
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kansas City Division
09.2002 - 05.2009
- Resident Agent responsible for33 counties in western Kansas
- FBI programs to include complex financial crimes, violent crimes, fugitives, crimes against children, counterterrorism and counter-intelligence matters
- Delivered expert testimony in federal court cases, leveraging specialized knowledge to support legal proceedings
Education
Master of Arts - Hispanic Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1994
Skills
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Conduct Extra-Territorial Investigations
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Intelligence, Data Collection and Analysis
- Incident Response and Crisis Management
- Complex Case Management
- Threat Mitigation Response
- Evidence Collection
- Investigative techniques
- Team leadership
- Operational planning
- Report writing
- Interagency collaboration
- Federal statutes
- Spanish - Professional Fluency
- Public safety and security
Certification
- TS/SCI clearance with SCI, SI, TK, G and HCS access as of October2024.
- Certified FBI Field Training Agent.
- Certified Phase II Assessor for the FBI's Special Agent Selection System.
- Former member of FBI’s National Recruitment Team.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- 2021-U.S. Mission Mexico Award for my investigation on a kidnapping for ransom of a U.S. citizen in Cancun, Mexico.
- 2017-FBI’s Medal of Excellence for my numerous counterterrorism subject arrests and terrorist cell disruptions.
- 2014-Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement for my supervisory role in multi-subject high profile arrest operation in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- 2011-Combat Theatre Award for120-day deployment during Operation New Dawn to Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
Affiliations
- FBI's Society of Retired Special Agents.
Timeline
Assistant Legal Attaché (Supervisory Special Agent)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Operations Division
10.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Legal Attaché (Supervisory Special Agent)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Operations Division
09.2020 - 09.2023
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chicago Division
01.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Legal Attaché (Supervisory Special Agent)
Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Operations Division
12.2017 - 12.2018
Special Agent, Principal Relief Supervisor
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Chicago Division
06.2013 - 12.2017
Supervisory Special Agent, Safe Streets Task Force Coordinator
Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Juan Division
01.2012 - 06.2013
Special Agent, Principal Relief Supervisor
Federal Bureau of Investigation, San Juan Division
05.2009 - 01.2012
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kansas City Division
09.2002 - 05.2009
- TS/SCI clearance with SCI, SI, TK, G and HCS access as of October2024.
- Certified FBI Field Training Agent.
- Certified Phase II Assessor for the FBI's Special Agent Selection System.
- Former member of FBI’s National Recruitment Team.
Master of Arts - Hispanic Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language and Literature
University of Illinois At Chicago
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