Leah Nemetz
Mosinee,WI
Summary
Accomplished investigator with 22 years of experience leading team-based investigations and efficient task completion. Possess critical skills in directing, providing oversight, and assisting in wide-ranging investigations. Excel in problem solving, communication, and adaptability, ensuring successful outcomes in complex situations. Experienced in collaborating and consulting with local, state, tribal, and federal agencies for joint case and project management. Known for leadership, teamwork, mentorship, rapport building, and interviewing skills to strengthen relationships.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Agent
US DOJ, Federal Bureau of Investigations
Wausau, Wisconsin
01.2004 - Current
- Established, strengthened, and maintained partnerships with local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies for coordinated investigations.
- Established and maintained private partnerships as a valuable resource for liaison networks.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on joint investigations.
- Analyzed data, reports, and evidence and developed case strategies for prosecution.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, and suspects to obtain critical information.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigative findings and actions taken.
- Testified in court to present evidence and support case prosecution.
- Trained new agents on investigative techniques and procedures.
- Utilized advanced surveillance technology to monitor criminal activities.
- Gathered information from confidential informants, surveillance teams and other law enforcement agencies.
- Served subpoenas for documents and records related to investigation subjects.
- Assisted in the upstart of a regional narcotics task force with other law enforcement agencies to target violent drug offenders in local communities.
- Created and filed reports to document investigative activities.
- Investigated suspected and alleged criminal violations of laws to determine if evidence warrants prosecution.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Conducted background checks on potential employees for security clearance purposes.
- Consulted on security and investigative matters for partner agencies and organizations.
- Reviewed case files to identify evidence and determine the best investigative strategies.
- Executed search warrants and seized contraband items as evidence in cases.
- Engaged in continuous professional development related to complex fraud, risk assessments, compliance, integrity, and leadership.
- Delivered presentations to community groups on health care fraud, bank robberies, elderly fraud, fraud schemes, and cybersecurity.
BAU Threat Analysis Coordinator
DOJ - FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
03.2024 - Current
- Consulted with local, state, tribal law enforcement on behavioral threats of identified individuals to assess indicators and potential escalation on the threat pathway.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to engage in threat assessment discussions on identified individuals .
- Consulted on safety crisis intervention assessments and physical security infrastructure for local businesses.
- Collaborated with external law enforcement agencies to exchange threat information and enhance protective measures.
National Health Care Fraud Response Team
DOJ - FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
10.2021 - Current
- Recruited for health care fraud expertise to create a newly implemented national team of experienced agents to efficiently investigate multi-jurisdictional health care fraud.
- Advised of challenges to the original idea and offered ideas to evolve the team.
- Coordinated with case agents nationwide to assist in various investigative actions of interviews, search warrants, evidence processing, and review of documents.
- Consulted on best practices and available resources to case agents needing assistance.
Behavioral Analysis Unit Coordinator
DOJ FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
10.2020 - Current
- Consulted with local, state, tribal law enforcement partners to review cold and recent cases.
- Evaluated cases to determine BAU referral or FBI Laboratory resources for the case's benefit.
- Researched legal resources to support ongoing investigations and initiatives.
Employee Assistance Peer
DOJ- FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
05.2019 - Current
- SafeTALK trained to recognize, engage, and connect individuals having thoughts of suicide to safety resources.
- Shared techniques for stress management, resilience, and wellness to improve workplace productivity.
- Educated employees on leveraging company benefits, insurance, workman's compensation, mental health resources, and legal/financial resources.
- Assisted with conflict resolution and interpersonal issues to foster a healthier work environment.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
DOJ-FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
03.2012 - Current
- Delivered engaging lectures on course material to diverse student populations.
- Instructed ERT Crime Scene Processing and Techniques domestically and internationally.
- International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA): San Salvador, El Salvador
- Trinidad/Tobago Regional Law Enforcement
- Beirut, Lebanon Regional Government
- Evaluated student practicals and provided constructive feedback on performance.
- Facilitated discussions and encouraged critical thinking among students in class.
- Collaborated with other instructors to cover curriculum with academic standards and goals.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on subject matter, teaching strategies, or best practices.
Presentation Skills Course Instructor
DOJ-FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
03.2010 - Current
- Delivered lectures using engaging course materials to enhance student learning and participation.
- Facilitated group activities, promoting collaboration and peer learning among students.
- Implemented teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles effectively.
- Collaborated with other instructors to align curricula with educational standards and objectives.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction when appropriate.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress.
- Provided feedback on student performance in terms of goals and objectives.
- Identified areas for improvement in the curriculum based on student feedback and assessment results.
- Assisted students in achieving completion of learning objectives.
Special Agent Applicant Assessor
DOJ-FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
03.2010 - 02.2026
- Participated on a panel interview using applied behavioral interviewing to assess new agent applicants.
- Debate and consense with colleagues on panel to appropriately rate the individual for continued determination in applicant processing.
- Evaluated applicant interview essays.
- Conducted in-person screenings to assess candidates.
- Provided feedback to hiring committee.
Senior Team Leader Evidence Response Team
DOJ FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Mentored and trained new members on best practices.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve team skills.
- Managed personnel, inventory, and resource allocation for multiple investigations simultaneously.
- Coordinated with other teams within the organization when needed for streamlined coverage.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards, dangerous situations to determine appropriate PPE and health concerns.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all activities related to the team's operations.
- Assessed individual skill sets of team members and allocated tasks accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with senior management regarding search scene logistics, challenges, and impediments.
- Collaborated with other agencies to ensure smooth operations of the team.
Civil Aviation Security Program Representative
DOJ-FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
08.2015 - 10.2025
- Address threats and support investigations involving civil aviation and commercial space.
- Shared intelligence and advised of threats.
- Participation in annual tabletop exercise scenarios, as well as a multi agency full scale exercise.
- Educate aviation partners on the FBI's role in aviation investigations.
Team Leader: Evidence Response Team
DOJ FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
10.2013 - 09.2024
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to new members to share knowledge of processes and techniques.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in assigned team activities.
- Provided training to team members to build knowledge and hands-on repetition for basic evidence administrative requirements, collection, and packaging.
- Coordinated personnel and resources to optimize safety, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Secured evidence from crime scenes, bodies, and secondary locations, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
- Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Assigned site responsibilities, and monitored the performance of the project.
- Adapted solutions in real-time based on feedback and changing conditions.
Acting Supervisory Special Agent
DOJ-FBI
Wausau, Wisconsin
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised field agents during high-stakes operations, ensuring operational safety and integrity.
- Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
- Administrative oversight of multi-agency task forces combating terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, and other serious offenses.
- Facilitated collaboration between federal agencies and intra-agency groups involved in joint investigations.
- Monitored the progress of ongoing investigations to ensure timely completion in accordance with organizational policies.
- Provided direct supervision to subordinate agents, ensuring all personnel were properly trained and certified in their respective areas of expertise.
- Maintained regular communication with other members of management team regarding current status of investigative projects assigned.
- Reviewed case files and provided guidance to field agents on investigative plans.
- Engaged in continuing professional development to acquire leadership perspectives.
- Worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas, and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
Evidence Response Team member
DOJ- FBI
Washington, DC
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Participated in regular trainings to ensure team readiness.
- Participated in post-incident evaluations to improve response strategies and efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of crime scene processing techniques and agency policies.
- Collaborated with team members to identify best practices for evidence collection.
Education
FBI Special Agent Training - Special Agent
FBI Law Enforcement Academy
Quantico, VA05-2004
Master of Science - Toxicology/Pharmacology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI05-2003
Bachelor of Science -
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05-1999
Skills
- Threat assessments
- Project management
- Evidence collection
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Report writing
- Crime scene processing
- Financial crimes investigation
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Health care fraud investigations
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), December 2022
Affiliations
North Central Wisconsin Riders, 2026 Police Unity Tour
Timeline
Senior Team Leader Evidence Response Team
DOJ FBI
10.2024 - 01.2026
BAU Threat Analysis Coordinator
DOJ - FBI
03.2024 - Current
Acting Supervisory Special Agent
DOJ-FBI
10.2022 - 06.2023
National Health Care Fraud Response Team
DOJ - FBI
10.2021 - Current
Behavioral Analysis Unit Coordinator
DOJ FBI
10.2020 - Current
Employee Assistance Peer
DOJ- FBI
05.2019 - Current
Civil Aviation Security Program Representative
DOJ-FBI
08.2015 - 10.2025
Team Leader: Evidence Response Team
DOJ FBI
10.2013 - 09.2024
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
DOJ-FBI
03.2012 - Current
Presentation Skills Course Instructor
DOJ-FBI
03.2010 - Current
Special Agent Applicant Assessor
DOJ-FBI
03.2010 - 02.2026
Evidence Response Team member
DOJ- FBI
03.2010 - 05.2012
Special Agent
US DOJ, Federal Bureau of Investigations
01.2004 - Current
FBI Special Agent Training - Special Agent
FBI Law Enforcement Academy
Master of Science - Toxicology/Pharmacology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science -
UW-Stevens Point