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Keith F. Roslan
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Executive officer with extensive experience in managing daily operations and developing strategic initiatives. Proven strengths in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking. Successfully streamlined processes and enhanced team collaboration, resulting in significant organizational growth. Dedicated to advancing company vision while maximizing performance and profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Officer
Administration Section
04.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed strategic plans that improved operational efficiency within administration section.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives that streamlined communication and workflow processes.
- Oversaw implementation of new administrative policies and procedures for improved governance.
- Managed day-to-day operations while assisting commander with overall strategic direction.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Maintained relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, suppliers, partners.
Bureau Chief
Planning Bureau
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Directed operations for statewide identification programs and services.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to improve identification systems.
- Established quality control system to monitor and enhance program effectiveness.
- Identified potential areas of growth and development for the bureau and communicated them to the senior management team.
- Managed staff training and development initiatives, improving service delivery quality.
- Collaborated with external agencies on joint initiatives, expanding bureau outreach and impact.
- Participated in meetings with senior management to discuss progress of ongoing initiatives and develop new strategies for improvement.
- Served as primary liaison between executive leadership team and bureau staff members.
Bureau Chief
State Bureau of Identification
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and policies in identification processes, enhancing operational integrity.
- Partnered with law enforcement agencies to enhance identification systems, fostering inter-agency collaboration.
- Created training materials for staff on latest identification technologies and tools, promoting knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Conducted performance reviews to ensure personnel met established objectives.
- Supervised staff of over 30 employees in various divisions within the Bureau.
- Collaborated with external agencies and organizations on joint initiatives related to bureau activities.
- Analyzed data collected from research projects conducted by the Bureau.
Unit Zone Supervisor
State Bureau of Identification
02.2020 - 05.2023
- I have been assigned to the Identification and Information Technology Section since July 22, 2017. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve in two different bureaus and numerous units under the Identification and Information Technology Section. Currently, I am assigned as the Unit Supervisor 2 for a zone that manages the operations of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Control (CJIS) Unit, the Criminal Information Unit (CIU), and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Unit.
- Managed daily operations of units, ensuring functionality and efficiency aligned with State Bureau of Identification (SBI) mission.
- Evaluated unit information technology systems including the CJIS E-Agent project, NICS Online, and the automation of computer technology for input, update, and dissemination of accurate criminal history record information (CHRI) returns related to criminal and non-criminal record processing.
- Assisted in maintaining central repository for receiving, verifying, coding, processing, and disseminating criminal history record information used by criminal justice agencies for licensing and employment purposes.
- Oversaw civilian staff and enlisted members in the I&ITS section and implemented projects that complied with state and federal programs.
- Through my initiation and awareness, I received approval for an Adam Walsh grant for $224,612 to enhance the bureau’s efficiency.
- I presented projects to the IT governance board that has been approved and successfully implemented.
- I attend multiple out of state conferences, work closely with various state and federal law enforcement entities. I cooperate with working groups in the New Jersey Attorney General's office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (Compact Council Officer) and act as a liaison to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Conducted meetings aimed at uncovering workflow enhancements to boost operational effectiveness.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with identification protocols.
Unit Head Supervisor
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
04.2019 - 02.2020
- When I was assigned to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as the Unit Head, this leadership position provided me the opportunity to assist civilian and enlisted members to accomplish tasks and meet bureau goals.
- Directed a team of thirteen (13) civilian members in the NICS Unit.
- One major component of the NICS Unit is to approve or deny firearms transactions for Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealers within the state following the permanent provisions of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act using Title 18 United States Code, Section 922, in addition to states law N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3.
- Handled daily decisions regarding the denial of firearm purchases at a retail State Firearms Licensed Dealer.
- The NICS Operation Center transmits a formatted message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), NICS Operation Center accessing the Interstate Identification Index (III), National Crime Information Center (NCIC) hot files and the NICS Index.
- In addition to these files, the NJSP NICS Operation Center accesses the following New Jersey databases: the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Domestic Violence Central Registry, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) files, and the NJSP Firearms Investigations Unit files.
- Applied gun law knowledge to support the NICS Unit in decision-making.
- Shared experiences and decisions with team members and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and enhance unit operations.
- One recent major decision was about the new Private Firearms Transfer law, which took effect on October 1, 2018, mandated that State Retail Firearms Dealers afford New Jersey residents, including law enforcement officers, the ability to conduct a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) for all firearms transactions.
- With limited awareness of the passing of this new law, I had to contact the New Jersey State Police Programming Unit to ensure new data collection would be made.
- Contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for guidance on information collection methods used by other states with similar laws.
- I submitted an application request to the Programming Unit to receive new status categories in the NICS system to maintain a flawless flow of data being collected in the State Of New Jersey for private gun sales.
- Initiated and coordinated efforts to identify resources and clarify requirements of the new law, ensuring New Jersey residents could continue performing NICS background checks for all firearm transactions.
- Trained staff on best practices for records preservation and retrieval.
- Supervised daily operations of records management and archival processes.
Unit Head Supervisor
Records Assembly Unit
09.2017 - 04.2018
- During my assignment to the Data Reduction Unit, I was also responsible for the Records Assembly Unit.
- Assigned as the Unit Head for specifically the Data Reduction Unit (DRU) leadership position provided me the opportunity to assist both civilian and enlisted members to accomplish tasks and meet bureau goals.
- I worked closely with the Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) to continue to eliminate paper reporting to the State Bureau of Identification from the municipal courts.
- I oversaw the responsibility for the creation, modification and reviewing of all computerized criminal history (CCH) records contained within the Master Name Index (MNI) and the CCH system.
- Maintained and verified the accuracy of the criminal history field before dissemination to law enforcement entities.
- I was the project manager to a new SEARCH analytical tool.
- As a national nonprofit organization of the States, SEARCH is the premier resource for collecting, sharing, and analyzing innovative and timely knowledge, information, best practices, services and solutions for justice information sharing.
- SEARCH Analytical Tools purpose is to provide the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and other stakeholders with the ability to retrieve and document information based on criminal charges, criminal history, court dispositions, and recidivism rates that are collected, sorted and produced within the applications program.
- As the project manager, I needed to effectively communicate with the Director of Law and Policy Program at the SEARCH office.
- I further communicated the Search Analytical Tool with a conceptual idea of the project to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology (NJOIT) for approval.
- I presented the Conceptual System Architecture Review (CSAR) to the members of the NJOIT and was approved to continue with the project.
- I was able to provide the information clearly for project approval and continued to follow up any questions during my tenure in DRU.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow procedures for document handling.
Unit Head Supervisor
Data Reduction Unit
09.2017 - 04.2018
- While assigned to the Records Assembly Unit, I was also responsible for the Data Reduction Unit.
- The Records Assembly Unit manages the Offender Watch database that was formerly known as the New Jersey Sex Offender Registry (NJSOR) system.
- I assisted RAU to manage submissions from all twenty-one counties in the State of New Jersey to ensure accurate, complete records before public publication to the New Jersey Sex Offender Registry web site.
- Requirements of Megan’s Law, the unit is mandated to contribute all sex offender records to the federal Convicted Sexual Offender Registry File.
- During my tenure, I had multiple meetings and conversations with the Office of the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey on how we could improve upon the sex offender registry.
- I independently began to explore the process of an improvement to have an already Federal Law implemented in the State of New Jersey that would require all registered sex offenders to file an international travel application twenty-one days before departure from the United States.
- With limited funding available and as the Unit Head for the Records Assembly Unit, I was required to seek outside sources to finance the legislative mandates.
- With my awareness of the OffenderWatch sex offender registry system, I submitted a grant application to receive funds from the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART) office.
- The Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant has been denied for our organization for the past two (2) years.
- With my commitment, I rewrote the grants narrative, budget details, timelines, abstract, and other supporting documents to reflect new ideas and proposals for the OffenderWatch system.
- One of these ideas was to implement the use of a tracking system for sex offenders who attempt to travel out of the country from the State of New Jersey.
- OffenderWatch will configure, activate, enable, modify, and begin operation of OffenderWatch's 21-day advance notice of international travel requirement within three (3) months of funding.
- Through my initiative and awareness, grant proposal was approved for $224,612 to enhance the tracking of sex offenders who travel in and out of the State of New Jersey.
Unit Head Supervisor
Records and Archives Management Unit
07.2017 - 09.2017
- As the unit head, I was responsible for supervising multiple civilian employees who digitize records produced throughout the Division.
- These critical records are archived and maintained for the New Jersey State Police as well as the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Records Management Services and the Office of Forensic Sciences.
- Oversaw the state police records retention schedule and ensured legal destruction of documents in compliance with mandates from the Division of Archive and Records Management (DARM).
- Identified office clutter and implemented strategies that resulted in a cleaner office environment.
- Analyzed factors contributing to office disorganization before discarding unnecessary filing cabinets and paperwork.
- Exercised sound judgment to determine which clutter to retain and which items could be discarded.
- I was able to understand what existing systems were getting the job done and take a good look at the causes of the office clutter and map out a solution for a cleaner office environment.
- The result was more open space for civilian and enlisted employees.
- With this initiative, the civilian employees will have more time and energy to devote to more important tasks.
Supervisor
Evidence Management Unit
09.2015 - 07.2017
- While assigned to the Evidence Management Unit, I performed multiple functions as the supervisor of the northern repository where I was responsible for over ten-thousand pieces of critical evidence.
- In this assignment, I have proven to be an effective leader and problem solver while managing the daily scheduling and assignments of enlisted personnel.
- Coordinated periodic audits of maintained evidence and managed disposal of tangible property with State Police stations to maintain compliance and accountability.
- I managed and supervised the Rapid Assessment in NIBN (RAIN) protocol in the North Repository where I worked with State Police personnel and outside law enforcement agencies in conjunction with the New Jersey State Police Ballistics Unit, to expedite the examination and analysis of recovered crime guns.
- This program successfully assisted investigations and prosecutions by linking evidence while providing intelligence to pursue offenders to prevent retaliatory shooting events.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational workflows, contributing to more efficient evidence management.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Supervisor
Firearms Investigation Unit
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Assigned as supervisor of the Retired Police Officer Permit to Carry a Handgun program (RPO).
- Managed all aspects of the RPO program, including the issuance of permits to carry a handgun in New Jersey for retired law enforcement officers.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational best practices.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Resolved employee conflicts and promoted a positive team culture.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Managed program statistics and tracked overtime for staff performance.
- Having taught classes of 100 or more in attendance, I formulate and provide training to experienced law enforcement officers with regards to the existing firearm laws within the State of New Jersey.
- Conducted all regulatory procedures related to the issuance of Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards, Permit to Purchase Handguns, and Permit to Carry Handguns in New Jersey.
- Performed regulatory inspections of firearms dealers in New Jersey counties to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Investigated the National Instant Background Checking System (NICS) denial referrals and facilitated arrests related to those investigations.
- As supervisor, I train new members of the unit as to the functions to the Firearms Investigation Unit.
- I also serve as the primary CJIS TAC Officer for the Special Investigations Section.
- While a member of this unit, I was temporarily assigned to Auto Unit North from November 2013 through March 2014 as an Operation Plant Squad Supervisor for 'Operation Jacked', a major international carjacking and stolen motor vehicle trafficking theft ring.
- Approximately 160 motor vehicles were recovered having a net worth of more than 8 million dollars.
- I assisted with supervising all investigative and administrative functions of a squad comprised of outside law enforcement agencies members.
- Development of intelligence, conducting comprehensive investigations and the coordination operation plans with the goal to disrupt auto theft networks, resulted in the arrests of numerous individuals related to international auto trafficking.
Detective
Auto Theft Unit
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed and investigated criminal cases involving auto theft and document fraud, including identity theft.
- Conducted multiple OBD2-NJMVC investigations to resolve cases and recover stolen motor vehicles in New Jersey.
- A cooperative investigation between the New Jersey State Police Auto Unit, United States Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) identified approximately 136 targets.
- In 2012, I was an effective major case manager assisting in a nationwide document brokering ring involving fraudulently obtained immigration documents to individuals who utilized the documents to illegally obtain genuine New Jersey Digital Drivers Licenses (NJDDL).
- Developed and documented comprehensive investigation strategies that led to successful outcomes for the Division of State Police and Auto Unit.
- I gained experience and knowledge in auto identification and document fraud in order to better serve other agencies with answers about motor vehicles for the public, private and other governmental sectors.
- I worked alongside investigators specifically assigned to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission as well as investigators from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
- Functioned as the primary CJIS TAC Officer to ensure efficient data management and support for Auto Unit North operations.
- Served in Auto Unit North before transitioning to Firearms Investigation Unit in June 2013, securing a permanent role in April 2014.
Detective
Firearms Investigation Unit
07.2009 - 03.2011
- As a Detective in the Firearms Investigation Unit, I investigated, processed, and reviewed retail and wholesale firearm dealer licenses for both initial and renewal applications.
- Conducted regulatory inspections of firearm dealers in New Jersey, ensuring compliance with state statutes and promoting responsible firearm sales.
- I reviewed case laws about the firearm laws and increased my knowledge daily in the New Jersey Administrative Code and any new rules or administrative changes.
- I conducted the National Instant Background Checking System (NICS) investigations and made arrests related to those investigations.
- Led investigations of New Jersey Permit to Purchase a Handgun and Firearms Purchaser Identification Card applications submitted by NJSP road stations, facilitating approval or denial based on thorough scrutiny.
- Testified in Superior Courts across New Jersey regarding hearings on firearm application denials, reinforcing the legal standards upheld by the Firearms Investigation Unit.
- One notable investigation was when performing a dealer regulatory inspection of Sarco, Inc., in Sterling, N.J., I was able to discover multiple compliance issues that ultimately, through the Superior Court, had their New Jersey Retail Dealers license revoked.
- I appeared at multiple court proceedings and received commendations from superiors.
Commercial Carrier Safety Inspector
Transportation Safety Bureau
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Conducted numerous commercial motor vehicle safety inspections at various roadside and fixed locations throughout northern New Jersey.
- Executed inspections of commercial carrier post-crash fatal vehicles, supporting NJSP Fatal Accident Investigation Unit in determining accident causes.
- Investigated numerous commercial motor vehicle accidents to identify potential violations contributing to serious bodily injury or fatalities.
- Inspected general hazardous materials in commercial motor vehicles, including cargo tanks and solid hazardous wastes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed duties for the detection of radiological hazards with the use of the Personal Radiation Detector and the GE Infrastructure Itemizer 3.
- Utilized these devices at Homeland Security Details including, but not limited to, New Jersey Transit trains, Amtrak trains, T.H.R.E.A.T. details and numerous critical infrastructure checks.
- Acted as the primary CJIS TAC Officer for the Transportation Safety Bureau.
Diesel Emmisions Unit
Transportation Safety Bureau
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Performed commercial motor vehicle safety inspections at roadside and fixed locations throughout northern New Jersey, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations to maintain order.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Training and Development
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justice
Centenary College
Hackettstown, NJ05-2008
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Honors
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ05-1999
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Policy implementation
- Risk management
- Operational efficiency
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
Commendations And Awards
- Director’s Certificate by the Newark FBI, 05/2014
- Letter of Appreciation, 06/2006
- Letter of Recognition, 02/2005
- Letter of Appreciation, 07/2004
Specialized Training
- First Line Supervision Course, 09/2014
- Annual Advanced Homicide Course, 06/2014
- MAPPS Supervisory Training, 07/2013
- Advanced Firearms Course, 03/2013
- Cargo Theft Training, 12/2011
- VIN Cloning and Motor Vehicle Title Fraud, 06/2011
- Immigration And Document Analysis, 05/2011
- Instructor Training Course (ITC), 12/2010
- 37th Top Gun Class, 09/2010
- Information and Intelligence Systems, 04/2010
- 180th Criminal Investigation School, 01/2010
- Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC), 04/2009
- Cargo Tank Inspection, 03/2009
- Advanced North American Standard Inspection Level I, 02/2009
- On-Scene Incident Commander Level 5, 05/2008
- Hazardous Material Technician, 05/2008
- Personal Radiation Detector, 11/2007
- Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation, 09/2007
- Passenger Vehicle Inspection, 08/2007
- Desert Snow Training #1, 03/2006
- North American Standard Inspection (Part B), 10/2005
- North American Standard Inspection (Part A), 06/2005
- Tactical Interviewing and Interrogation Program, 12/2004
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor (D.A.R.E.), 01/2004
- Traffic Reconstruction, 09/2004
- Vehicle Dynamics, 09/2004
- Advanced Course for Investigation of Domestic Violence, 06/2004
- Crash Investigation 1-2, 03/2004
- Community Oriented Policing Services, 09/2003
- Criminal Street Gangs II, 06/2003
- Trooper Coach Program, 06/2003
- Criminal Street Gangs I, 05/2003
Certification
- Advanced Homicide Course 2014
- Cargo Theft Training 2011
- VIN Cloning and Motor Vehicle Title Fraud 2011
- Immigration and Document Analysis 2011
- Instructor Training Course 2010
- 37th Top Gun Class 2010
- Information and Intelligence Systems 2010
- 180th Criminal Investigation School 2010
- Cargo Tank Inspection 2009
- Advanced North American Standard Inspection 2009
- On-Scene Incident Commander Level 5 2008
- Hazardous Material Technician 2008
- Commercial Vehicle Accident Investigation 2007
- Passenger Vehicle Inspection 2007
- Desert Snow Commercial Vehicle Inspection 2006
- North American Standard Inspection 2005
- Tactical Interviewing and Interrogation 2004
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor 2004
- Traffic Reconstruction 2004
- Vehicle Dynamics 2004
- Advanced Course Investigation of Domestic Violence 2004
- Crash Investigation 2004
- Community Oriented Policing Services 2003
- Criminal Street Gangs 2003
Timeline
Executive Officer
Administration Section
04.2026 - Current
Bureau Chief
Planning Bureau
02.2024 - 04.2026
Bureau Chief
State Bureau of Identification
05.2023 - 02.2024
Unit Zone Supervisor
State Bureau of Identification
02.2020 - 05.2023
Unit Head Supervisor
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
04.2019 - 02.2020
Unit Head Supervisor
Records Assembly Unit
09.2017 - 04.2018
Unit Head Supervisor
Data Reduction Unit
09.2017 - 04.2018
Unit Head Supervisor
Records and Archives Management Unit
07.2017 - 09.2017
Supervisor
Evidence Management Unit
09.2015 - 07.2017
Supervisor
Firearms Investigation Unit
06.2013 - 09.2015
Detective
Auto Theft Unit
03.2011 - 06.2013
Detective
Firearms Investigation Unit
07.2009 - 03.2011
Commercial Carrier Safety Inspector
Transportation Safety Bureau
06.2007 - 07.2009
Diesel Emmisions Unit
Transportation Safety Bureau
05.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Human Resources Training and Development
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justice
Centenary College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Honors
Sussex County Community College