Larry Braithwaite
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking security professional well-versed in investigating, reviewing information and confirming details of applicant backgrounds to determine appropriate clearance levels. Well trained at researching personal backgrounds through document searches, database queries and personal interviews. Proficient in security clearance requirements and procedures. Excellent judgment and clear understanding of policies. Thorough Personnel Security Specialist and Investigator with vigilant nature and 9+ years of experience in security-related roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted background investigations and security checks for employees and contractors.
- Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories.
- Maintained confidentiality of classified and sensitive materials.
- Uploaded evidence into case management system each day.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Assembled and maintained applicant files.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects,
Supervisory Special Agent
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised team of special agents carrying out law enforcement activities.
- Quality Control Program Team Lead tasked with triaging all Investigations Division Report of Investigation.
- Offered operational and administrative oversight to team of special agents.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Inspected evidence and researched allegations to determine accuracy of statements.
- Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
- Trained team members on agency processes and investigation strategies.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
Special Agent
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
12.2014 - 01.2020
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Managed up to 25 active investigations simultaneously.
- Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references and other individuals.
Building Facilities Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
- Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
- Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
General Manager
Gold's Gym International Inc.
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed 50+ employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Cyber Security
University of Maryland
Hyattsville, MD12.2016
Skills
- Interviewing Expertise
- Security Investigations
- Periodic Re-investigations
- Background Checks
- Case Management
- Investigative Report Preparation
- Case Reviews
- Critical Thinking
- Report Writing
- Financial Crimes Expertise
- Background Investigations
- Search Databases
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2022 - 08.2023
Supervisory Special Agent
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2020 - 01.2022
Special Agent
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
12.2014 - 01.2020
Building Facilities Manager
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
01.2011 - 12.2014
General Manager
Gold's Gym International Inc.
08.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Cyber Security
University of Maryland
Certification
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Credentialed Criminal Investigator -2015
- Department of Defense Counterintelligence Agent Course (DCAC) Credentialed CI Agent - 2016
- Advanced Interviewing for Law Enforcement, FLETC
- Interviewing & Interrogation, The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation (Basic) - 2015
- Interviewing & Interrogation, The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation (Advanced) - 2015
- SCAN, The Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation Course on Scientific Content Analysis - 2018
- ICD 704 certification, ODNI - 2015
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