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Michael Cavalari

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Dynamic law enforcement leader with extensive experience at the U.S. Marshals Service, excelling in strategic planning and crisis response. Proven track record in managing high-risk operations and fostering interagency collaboration. Adept at budget oversight and team development, driving operational excellence and enhancing public safety through innovative policy implementation.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal

U.S. Marshals Service
03.2022 - Current
  • Directly supervise tactical operations, investigations, and protective missions, overseeing teams responsible for high-risk law enforcement operations.
  • Lead interagency coordination with federal, state, and local partners to address security, emergency response, and fugitive apprehension.
  • Manage operational planning, event security, threat assessments, and dignitary protection missions.
  • Implement workplace violence prevention strategies, crisis response protocols, and risk assessments to enhance public safety.

Assistant Chief Deputy United States Marshal (Acting)

U.S. Marshals Service
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided direct supervision of all program-area Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshals (SDUSMs), including Court Operations, Prisoner Operations, Enforcement Operations, Judicial Security, and the District Training Unit.
  • Oversaw and coordinated the District’s mandatory drug screening program in alignment with headquarters directives.
  • Managed planning, coordination, and support for Judicial Security Division (JSD) protective details and special assignments.
  • Exercised fiduciary oversight, including budget analysis, year-end close-out processes, and initiation of zero-based budgeting at the start of the fiscal year.
  • Reviewed and approved USMS Form 157a travel authorizations and related expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability.
  • Implemented enforcement strategies and ensured operational compliance with national and district-level objectives.
  • Maintained clear and consistent communication with internal stakeholders, headquarters, and external partners.
  • Directed multi-disciplinary teams and advised senior leadership on operational priorities, staffing, and resource allocation.
  • Represented the agency in leadership meetings, public forums, and interagency planning sessions.

Deputy United States Marshal

U.S. Marshals Service
01.2009 - 03.2022
  • Conducted criminal investigations, fugitive apprehension, and protective details in coordination with domestic and international partners.
  • Executed federal court orders, managed high-threat prisoner transport, and provided security for federal judicial officials.
  • Trained and mentored junior deputies in tactical operations, investigations, and crisis response.

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons
04.2000 - 01.2009
  • Supervised correctional operations in a federal detention setting, ensuring compliance with policies and safety standards.
  • Managed high-security inmate populations, coordinated emergency response, and trained staff in security protocols.
  • Developed and implemented workplace safety and incident response procedures.

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
11.1997 - 04.2000
  • Maintained safety, order, and security in a state correctional facility.
  • Conducted inmate supervision, crisis intervention, and incident reporting.

Education

BA - Political Science, minor-Business Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
12.1996

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Public Safety & Emergency Management
  • Organizational Leadership & Team Development
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Budget Oversight & Resource Management
  • Crisis Response & Continuity of Operations
  • Intergovernmental Relations & Collaboration
  • Investigations & Intelligence Analysis
  • Community Engagement & Stakeholder Relations

Websites

Community And Leadership Involvement

  • Volunteer Coach, Christ’s Church of the Valley, 2008 – Present, Mentor and develop youth athletes in both competitive and recreational sports programs, fostering teamwork, discipline, and community values for over 17 years.
  • Mentor and Trainer, Mentor and trainer for law enforcement professionals, supporting career development and leadership growth.
  • Active Participant, Active participant in interagency task forces and community safety initiatives, building collaborative solutions to enhance public safety.

Timeline

Assistant Chief Deputy United States Marshal (Acting)

U.S. Marshals Service
07.2024 - 10.2024

Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal

U.S. Marshals Service
03.2022 - Current

Deputy United States Marshal

U.S. Marshals Service
01.2009 - 03.2022

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau of Prisons
04.2000 - 01.2009

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
11.1997 - 04.2000

BA - Political Science, minor-Business Administration

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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