Michael Jerome Collier Jr.
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
Accomplished ATF Special Agent with a proven track record in federal criminal investigations, showcasing expertise in digital forensics and exceptional team leadership. Leveraged legal compliance and strategic planning skills to enhance operational efficiency and investigative success. Recognized for fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, demonstrating both technical acumen and empathy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
Bureau of ATF
Seattle, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted intricate investigations into federal law violations involving explosives, firearms, arson, narcotics, alcohol and tobacco diversion.
- Prepared concise case reports summarizing findings of criminal investigations.
- Presented evidence and provided official testimony for Federal legal proceedings.
- Gathered evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, and execution of search warrants.
- Presented enforcement strategies tailored to specific focus areas in coordination with various agencies.
- Produced detailed investigative and legal documentation for use in courtroom proceedings.
- Served as a training officer for new Special Agents in the on-the-job training (OJT) program following ATF basic training.
- Reviewed and analyzed new agent reports and documents before submission.
Special Agent Senior Operations Officer
Bureau of ATF
Seattle, WA
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Planned and managed work assigned to ensure timely completion of projects, strategic plans, and operational reviews
- Directly participate with the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Director of Industry Operations (DIO), and Assistant Special Agent(s) in Charge (ASAC) in the overall management and activities of the Seattle field division (SFD)
- I have provided communication both in written and oral form, I have made presentations at meetings, planning sessions, task forces and assisted in the dissemination of headquarters directives to field personnel
- Specifically, I was responsible for coordinating the roll out of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) to the SFD. This task was complex as the SFD covers 5 states, and a US Territory; as well as operating in 5 different time zones. I was responsible for coordinating necessary network upgrades, training sessions and distribution of new accountable equipment to all of the offices in the division
- As the assistant Joint Law Enforcement Operations (JLEO) coordinator I was responsible for coordinating training, monitoring, and tracking the status of Task Force Officers (TFOs), throughout their application phases and renewal periods
- I was also responsible for evaluating various resources like facility and vehicle needs in order to identify problems or other matters and bring them before the division management officials for review and action to be taken if needed
- I was able to assist in the development and implementation of workforce strategies that support the achievement of the organization's human capital initiatives; EEO, and diversity objectives where the strategies ultimately raise the standards, improve organizational efficiency. As well as foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, that supports the retention of women, minorities, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities by assisting the division recruitment personnel in several recruiting events at local colleges and universities as well as attending recruiting events at military facilities and veteran recruiting events
- As the Confidential Informant Master Registry and Reporting System (CIMRRS) alternate coordinator I was delegated the responsibility of reviewing newly submitted informant suitability packages for correctness and completeness according to policy
- Submitted periodic suitability reviews for ongoing confidential informants.
Special Agent, Certified Explosives Specialist
Bureau of ATF
Seattle, WA
07.2015 - 02.2023
- I was responsible for supporting ATF’s explosives enforcement mission through active field experience and advanced training in explosive related topics
- I have provided and authored technical expertise reports regarding the explosive identification for criminal court proceedings, as well as aiding ATF agents, state and local partners in the handling, use, and disposal of various explosives
- I have investigated violations of federal explosives laws, as well as supported state and local authorities through their investigations and prosecutions
- I have conducted training for ATF, public safety, and private sector personnel in explosive related areas such as Post blast investigation and disposal of explosive materials
- Specifically, I have been a primary instructor and assistant instructor teaching ATF’s Basic Post Blast Techniques course at the Pacific Northwest Fire Investigation Symposium on multiple occasions, providing the training to local, and state fire investigators as well as law enforcement investigators
- I also have participated in Ravens Challenge as a participant and staff member
- Ravens Challenge is a NATO recognized counter improvised explosive device (IED) joint interoperability exercise between federal, state, and local law enforcement bomb squads and military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units this exercise is designed to foster education, training, and technique sharing between the different participants
- During this time period I was the primary case agent on a explosives smuggling case involving members of the US Army
- I was responsible for managing an investigation with criminal targets in Washington, California, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, and Hawaii
- This required me to sometimes contact local agents and communicate with them inform them about the investigation and provide them enough information that they could conduct an interview of individuals to gather information needed for my investigation
- Also, working with the Executive Office of the US Attorney International affairs (EOUSA-IA), I was the Affiant in the first ever approved US extradition request to the Republic of the Marshall Islands
- To accompany the aforementioned request, I also authored, presented, and was ultimately issued an INTERPOL RED NOTICE (international arrest warrant) for the suspect that fled the US
Special Agent, Canine Handler
Bureau of ATF
Seattle, WA
06.2018 - 05.2020
- I have deployed a certified ATF explosives detection canine in criminal investigations for the purpose of recovering items with evidentiary value, such as firearms, ammunition, shell casings, explosive substances and residue or post blast debris
- I have deployed an ATF canine in the execution of Federal, State, and local search warrants
- Responding to firearms, explosives, and fire-related crime scenes to provide technical and investigative assistance, as requested by Federal, State, and local agencies and ATF
- Providing input to ATF personnel and/or other law enforcing officials on best practices for the use of detection canines to improve the outcome of criminal investigations, with ultimate authority of deploying the canine based on safety precautions
- Maintaining the proficiency and readiness of the assigned canine through daily training and operational deployment
- Serving as the point of contact for canine support of National, regional, and local details and large-scale enforcement operations occurring within the field division and coordinating all canine assets during these operations
- I have also demonstrated ATF canine capabilities for federal, state and local law enforcement partners, as well as new media outlets by scheduling, and organizing presentations where the ATF canine works through approved training scenarios authorized for public demonstration
- I developed and fostered good working relationships through joint training opportunities with state and local canine handlers through joint training and assisting in special event canine deployments
- As a Special Agent Canine Handler, I assisted a local police agency with a citizen’s initiative by giving a presentation on ATF’s canine capabilities and the ATF Detection canine program; I followed the lecture presentation with an outdoor demonstration of an ATF SEEK canine
Special Agent, Executive Protection Branch TDY
Bureau of ATF
Washington, DC
11.2016 - 12.2016
- I was responsible for conducting security operations and if called upon to protect the life of the Director of ATF
- During this time, I conducted advance security reviews of venues for events the Director would be attending or speaking at
- I was also responsible for close physical protection and transportation of the Director to and from his residence to ATF HQ, as well as other locations throughout Washington DC as directed
- Upon my arrival at the executive protection branch it was incumbent upon me to develop contacts and relationships with other federal protection details from outside agencies
- Also, I was required to become familiar with the security operations at Regan National Airport to allow for the Director to enter the facility and board an aircraft as quickly and efficiently as possible minimizing exposure to potential threats
- Upon the end of my TDY and departure from the Executive Protection Branch, I was given a letter of appreciation by the Assistant Director for the Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations
Special Agent, Digital Media Collection Specialist
Bureau of ATF
Seattle, WA
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Conducting criminal investigations for violations of federal law relating to explosives, firearms, arson, and alcohol and tobacco diversion
- Collect, store, maintain, and image evidence for criminal cases
- Case management, training, and development
- Provide training for law enforcement personnel on the capabilities of forensic video lab
- Testifying for the Federal government in court or before grand juries related to the process of the forensic collection of digital evidence
- Collect, store, maintain, and image evidence for criminal cases
- Provide training for law enforcement personnel on the capabilities of forensic video lab
- I have testified as a fact witness in a criminal court proceeding regarding the forensic field collection of digital media, resulting in a conviction
Special Agent
Bureau of ATF
Seattle, WA
07.2010 - 07.2015
- I am responsible for conducting criminal investigations for violations of federal law relating to explosives, firearms, arson, and alcohol and tobacco diversion
- I have preparing concise criminal investigative case reports
- Testifying for the Federal government in court or before grand juries
- Gathering and analyzing evidence through investigative leads, seizures, arrests, execution of search warrants, and a variety of other means
- My duties also required me to author reports of investigation, search warrants, criminal complaints, and other items of evidentiary value that was presented in federal court
- I have also served as a training officer for new Special Agents through the on-the-job training (OJT) program after completion of ATF basic training, which required me to monitor and assess the new agent’s progression through the OJT program
- Review and analyze the new agent’s reports and other documents before submission to the supervisor or submission to the US Attorney’s office
Firefighter Rescuer II
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
Montgomery County, MD
03.2006 - 12.2009
- Controlled and extinguished fires, protect life and property, rendered emergency medical assistance and patient treatment in accordance with guidelines and regulations of Montgomery County and the State of Maryland
- Made clear and organized presentations to individuals and groups on subjects related to firefighting and emergency services, fire safety, and fire prevention from prepared materials
- I was also responsible for writing reports related to any medical treatment I provided to medical patients
- I was required to communicate verbally with hospital personnel, via radio prior to arrival, as well as having to explain the sequence of events from the beginning of my response, to include any and all medical intervention actions I took during the transport to the hospital in person to the receiving physician, nurses and other medical staff
Education
Doctor of Forensic Science - Forensic Science
Oklahoma State University
OK05-2023
Graduate Certificate - Explosives Engineering
Missouri Science And Technology
Rolla, MO01-2015
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
LA01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Anthropology, And Criminal Justice
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
MD01.2005
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Federal criminal code expertise
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Surveillance technology
- Federal statutes
- Subpoenas
- Surveillance operations
- Surveillance equipment use
- Digital forensics
- Firearms training
- Wiretap expertise
- Investigative techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Forensics
- Financial crimes investigation
- Criminal law
- Sensitive information handling
- Crime scene investigations
- Investigative experience
- Undercover operations
- Crime scene processing
- First aid and CPR
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Evidence collection
- Evidence analysis
- Continuing education
- Trauma management
- Scene management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Emergency medical care
- Obstetric emergencies
- Airway management
- Respiratory assessment
- Treatment delivery
- Resuscitation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Emergency management
- Patient management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pre-hospital care
- Oxygen administration
- Empathy and compassion
- Safe driving
- Emergency patient triage
- Splinting and bandaging
- Medical terminology
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient stabilization
- CPR and first aid
- IV fluid replacement
- Spinal immobilization
- Fracture stabilization
- Diabetic emergencies
- Allergic reactions
- Patient evaluations
- Patient care
- Vehicle operation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pediatric care
- IV administration
- Medication administration
- Disease transmission prevention
- Advanced first aid
- Condition assessment
- Vital sign assessment
- Burn treatment
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving
- Trauma care
- Patient transport
- Seizure management
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Reporting and documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Physical stamina
- Critical decision-making skills
- Respiratory emergencies
- Stabilization
- Scene assessments
- Public health awareness
- Behavioral emergencies
- Scheduling coordination
- Supply chain distribution
- Resource allocation
- Operational efficiency
- Procedure optimization
- Supply chain duties
- Office administration
- Resource management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations oversight
- Distribution management
- Team leadership
- Safety management
- Cost analysis and savings
- Environmental management
- Leadership training
- Procedure improvement
- Organizational efficiency
- Employee performance
- Employee productivity
- Continuous improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Organizational development
- Logistics management
- Maintenance management
- Delegation
- Facilities management
- Operations management
- Asset management
- Canine handling
- Public safety
- Obedience training
- Search techniques
- Physical fitness
- Patrol procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Workplace safety
- Task delegation
- Equipment operation
- Equipment monitoring
- Inventory coordination
- Scent discrimination
- Explosive detection
- Behavior analysis
- Forensic imaging
- Social media investigations
- Computer forensics
- Incident response
- Electronic discovery
- Data recovery
- Mobile device forensics
- Digital investigation
- Legal compliance
- Digital evidence analysis
- Chain of custody
- Forensic analysis
Courtroom Testimony
- United States. v. Humberto Rodriguez, District of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 01/2015, Testified as fact witness for mobile device forensic data extraction process.
- United States v. Robert Stanard, Western District of Washington, Seattle WA, 01/2018, Testified as primary case agent.
Job Title
Special Agent, Certified Explosives Specialist
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Locations
- Seattle Group I, Seattle, WA
- Seattle Field Division, Seattle, WA
- Seattle Group III (Arson & Explosives), Seattle, WA
- Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations, Washington, DC
- Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Montgomery County, MD
Courses And Seminars Attended
- US DOJ-ATF, Special Agent Basic Training, 2010
- Criminal Investigator Training Program, 2010
- US DOJ-ATF, Post Blast Investigative Training, 2015
- US DOJ-ATF, Homemade Explosives Identification, Process, Disposal, 2017
- Oklahoma State University, Chemistry of Explosives, 2017
- Texas A&M (TEEX), Advanced Ordnance Recognition for Law Enforcement, 2017
- Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Basic Improvised Explosive Device Training, 2017
- US DOJ-ATF, Advanced Explosives Detection Canine Handler Training, 2018
- US DOJ-ATF, Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques, 2015
- US DOJ-ATF, Certified Explosives Specialist Basic, 2015
- US DOJ-ATF, Complex Arson Investigation, 2014
- DHS, FEMA, Hazardous Materials Technician, 2017
- DHS, FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, IS-00800.A, National Response Plan (NRP), 2006
- DHS, FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, IS-700 (NIMS), 2006
- DHS, FEMA, Emergency Management Institute, ICS 100, 200, 2006
- ISEE, Practical Blasting Fundamentals Level I, 2015
- US DOJ-ATF Digital Media Collection Specialist, 2012
- NNSA/NSO, WMD Radiological/ Nuclear Awareness instructor, 2007
- University of MD, Fire & Rescue Institute, Rescue Technician, 2006
- University of MD, Fire & Rescue Institute, Emergency Vehicle Operator, 2006
- University of MD, Fire & Rescue Institute, Emergency Vehicles Operator Class B vehicles, 2009
- MCFRS, EEO and the LAW, 2006
- MCFRS, Cultural Diversity, 2006
- US DOJ- DEA, Criminal Concealment Techniques, 2011
- NNSA/NSO, WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for Haz-Mat Technicians, 2007
- University of MD, Fire & Rescue Institute, Hazardous Materials Technician, 2009
- University of MD, Fire & Rescue Institute, Firefighter Level I & Firefighter Level II, 1999
Professional Affiliations Certifications
- International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
- Certified International Post Blast Investigator
- Certified Fire Investigation Technician
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Affiliations
- Avid sports fan
- Equestrian and Horse Owner
Accomplishments
- Multiple individual performance awards
Certification
- Certified Explosives Specialist
- Certified International Post Blast Investigator
- Certified Fire Investigation Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Agent
Bureau of ATF
07.2024 - Current
Special Agent Senior Operations Officer
Bureau of ATF
02.2023 - 10.2023
Special Agent, Canine Handler
Bureau of ATF
06.2018 - 05.2020
Special Agent, Executive Protection Branch TDY
Bureau of ATF
11.2016 - 12.2016
Special Agent, Certified Explosives Specialist
Bureau of ATF
07.2015 - 02.2023
Special Agent, Digital Media Collection Specialist
Bureau of ATF
07.2012 - 07.2015
Special Agent
Bureau of ATF
07.2010 - 07.2015
Firefighter Rescuer II
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
03.2006 - 12.2009
Doctor of Forensic Science - Forensic Science
Oklahoma State University
Graduate Certificate - Explosives Engineering
Missouri Science And Technology
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Anthropology, And Criminal Justice
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
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