Kevin Kenny
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Seasoned Special Agent with expertise in law enforcement, criminal investigation, and intelligence gathering. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and proficiency in crisis management. Notable impact on previous roles include successful resolution of complex cases through diligent investigative methods and strategic planning.
Highly competent Anti-Money Laundering Analyst with proven experience in conducting thorough financial investigations. Skilled at identifying and analyzing suspicious activity, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and preparing detailed reports for regulatory bodies. Strengths include risk assessment, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving, contributing to significant improvements in fraud detection and prevention strategies.
Resourceful professional in law enforcement, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in investigative techniques, evidence analysis, and critical thinking. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to succeed in complex investigations and collaborate effectively with teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Protection Specialist/Fraud Investigator
American Express
07.2022 - Current
- The Account Protection Specialist is responsible for utilizing fraud management techniques/tools while reviewing existing Consumer and/or Business accounts to identify possible fraudulent activity and minimize the potential loss to American Express by gathering and analyzing pertinent data to determine the appropriate course of action
- Additional responsibilities include; identifying fraud trends and developing continuous process improvements
- Experience working with online deposit fraud
- Ability to conduct a meticulous analysis of each instance of potentially unusual financial activity, using both internal and external databases
- Ability to digest and synthesize large amounts of information, financial and otherwise from numerous sources
DCSA Certified Background Investigator
CACI International
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducts background investigations for the purposes of employment suitability and security clearance determinations for the U.S Department of Defense- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DOD-DCSA)
- Conducts face-to-face comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals
- Reviews appropriate records to obtain the facts needed to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation for positions involving national security or public trust
- Performs record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses, mental health, financial, and education institutions relative to the subject of investigation
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- U.S Department of Defense- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DOD-DCSA) Credentialed
Senior Special Agent / Criminal Investigator
Department of Homeland Security/ US Immigration and Customs Enforcement / Homeland Security Investigations
Miami
07.2007 - 11.2021
- I have extensive experience supervising, conducting and coordinating criminal investigations that involve Counterterrorism, Narcotics Smuggling, Alien Smuggling, Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, Fraud Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Cyber-crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children
- I have worked with the HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) in South Florida, Caribbean, and South America, working with State and Local Law enforcement to conduct illicit narcotic investigations involving international drug trafficking organizations
- I have experience working Anti-Money Laundering Financial criminal investigations that involve criminal activity utilizing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and the Bank Secrecy Act to dismantle international money laundering between South Florida and the Caribbean, South America, and Europe
- I have extensive experience working Fraud cases involving identity theft, immigration fraud, fraudulent documents, fraudulent business hiring practices involving illegal immigration
- I have supervisory experience acting as the Resident Agent in Charge and Supervisor of the Homeland Security Investigations Key Largo office
- I have extensive experience organizing and supervising Federal Search and Arrest warrants as a team leader throughout South Florida
- I have extensive experience working with the US Secret Service and the New York Police Department on personal protection security details at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City
- This involved protection of Foreign heads of state as a personal driver for Foreign presidential delegations at the United Nations
- Member of the Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Border Enforcement Security Task Force (HSI/ICE BEST) team
- The primary mission of HSI's Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) is to combat emerging and existing Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) by employing the full range of federal, state, local, tribal, and international law enforcement authorities, and resources in the fight to identify, investigate, disrupt, and dismantle these organizations at every level of operation
- The BEST investigative model is a comprehensive response to the growing threat to border security, public safety, and national security
US Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security / US Customs and Border Protection
Key West
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Playing a front-line role in CBP's critical anti-terrorism mission
- Performing physical checks of travelers, cargo, and vehicles, interacting with the traveling public arriving from overseas, as well as inspecting luggage and airborne cargo, in international airports and seaports focusing on ships, containers, cruise passengers, luggage, and all types of sea-borne cargo
- Inspecting commercial trucking and passenger vehicles at land border crossings utilizing advanced technology tools as well as traditional methods, such as K-9 teams
- Working in collaboration with other Federal agencies, state and local law enforcement officers
- I am HAZMAT certified
- Member of the ATCET Team
- Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team
- As a US Customs and Border Protection Officer I conducted inspections on private aircraft, cruise ships, and private vessels at the Key West Port of Entry
US Customs Inspector
Department of Treasury / US Customs Service
San Ysidro
11.2000 - 07.2004
- As a US Customs Inspector I was responsible for playing a front-line role in US Customs Services Critical Anti-Terrorism mission working on the United States / Mexico border at the San Ysidro Port of Entry
- In addition to Anti-Terrorism, I enforced Anti-Narcotics smuggling detection at the land border between the United States and Mexico
- These activities involved the attempts to halt the illegal importation of narcotics into the United States by Mexican Criminal Trafficking Organization's that operate in Tijuana, Mexico
- In addition, I was responsible for enforcing United States Immigration law and the detection of Alien Trafficking Organizations from Mexico
- Responsibilities included performing physical checks of travelers, cargo, and vehicles
- Interacting with the traveling public arriving at the United States / Mexico border crossing at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of entry
- I conducted International inspections of commercial trucking and passenger vehicles at the Otay Mesa Commercial Processing Center
- These duties involved import and export operations for commercial shipments
State of Florida Probation/Parole Officer
State of Florida Probation and Parole
Ft. Lauderdale
04.2000 - 11.2000
- I have experience evaluating offender progress and recommends intensity of supervision based on observations from time of conviction through the period of adjustment after release from an institution
- I have experience assisting offenders in securing jobs, maintains contacts with business organizations and employment agencies, and arrange for employment interviews
- I have experience counseling and refers offenders to specialized treatment services at guidance clinics, mental health clinics, and related organizations
- I have experience recording offender restitution payments, cost of supervision, court costs, as well as other related payments
- I have experience maintaining an awareness of offenders' daily activities and evaluates desirability to remain at liberty
- I have experience representing the Department of Corrections in all parole hearings for inmates assigned to caseload
- I have experience appearing as a witness at parole or probation revocation hearings
- I have experience being responsible for the case management of all assigned inmates
- I have experience serving as a team leader or member in all case reviews to determine the direction for each case
- I have served as team chairman or member of all disciplinary due process hearings for inmates assigned to caseload
- I have experience evaluating information from reports, interviews and correspondence and prepares case histories for recommendations for inmate classification and job assignment
Student Internship
Social Security Administration/ Office of the Inspector General/Criminal Investigations
Ft. Lauderdale
09.1998 - 12.1998
- Assisted Special Agents from the Office of Investigations conducting investigative activity related to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in SSA programs and operations
- This office serves as OIG's liaison to the Department of Justice on all matters relating to the investigation of SSA programs and personnel
- OI also conducts joint investigations with other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies
Education
Department of Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency Credentialed Background Investigator -
08.2022
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Training -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
12.2007
Criminal Investigative Training Program -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
10.2007
U.S. Customs Inspection Service Basic Training -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
01.2001
State of Florida Probation and Parole Officer Program -
Criminal Justice Institute
Davie, Florida06.2000
Bachelor's Degree -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.1998
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.1997
HAZMAT Coordinator -
US Customs and Border Protection
Certification
- Criminal Investigative Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 10/01/07
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 12/01/07
- U.S. Customs Inspection Service Basic Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 01/01/01
- State of Florida Probation and Parole Officer Program, Criminal Justice Institute, Davie, FL, 06/01/00
- HAZMAT Coordinator for US Customs and Border Protection, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- Department of Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency Credentialed Background Investigator, 08/01/22
Timeline
Account Protection Specialist/Fraud Investigator
American Express
07.2022 - Current
DCSA Certified Background Investigator
CACI International
07.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Special Agent / Criminal Investigator
Department of Homeland Security/ US Immigration and Customs Enforcement / Homeland Security Investigations
07.2007 - 11.2021
US Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security / US Customs and Border Protection
08.2004 - 07.2007
US Customs Inspector
Department of Treasury / US Customs Service
11.2000 - 07.2004
State of Florida Probation/Parole Officer
State of Florida Probation and Parole
04.2000 - 11.2000
Student Internship
Social Security Administration/ Office of the Inspector General/Criminal Investigations
09.1998 - 12.1998
Department of Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency Credentialed Background Investigator -
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Training -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Criminal Investigative Training Program -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
U.S. Customs Inspection Service Basic Training -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
State of Florida Probation and Parole Officer Program -
Criminal Justice Institute
Bachelor's Degree -
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Florida
HAZMAT Coordinator -
US Customs and Border Protection