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Mike Barutio

Loganville,United States

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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Agent

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Atlanta, United States
04.2011 - Current
  • Employed as a criminal investigator with the Office of Inspector with the responsibility to administer investigative programs that protect the integrity of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and detect and prevent fraud and other misconduct within IRS programs
  • This includes investigating allegations of criminal violations and administrative misconduct by IRS employees
  • Furthermore, special agents are responsible for protecting IRS against external attempts to corrupt tax administration, or threaten its employees
  • Utilizes various investigative strategies including surveillance, interviews, developing sources of information (i.e., confidential informants), records review, GPS tracking devices, forensic examination of computers or telephones, pole cameras, consensual or non-consensual monitoring and other resources as available
  • Executes search or arrests warrants, serves subpoenas and summonses
  • Communicates investigative strategies, developments and leads with management, other assisting law enforcement, or prosecutors
  • Conducted investigations of sensitive matters including congressional inquiries, executive-level managers of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and procurement fraud within the IRS Real Estate and Facilities Management (REFM) Division
  • Assigned as evidence custodian responsible for accepting, processing, documenting, and preserving evidence in criminal and administrative investigations
  • Develops proactive local and national initiatives to identify potential vulnerabilities in IRS operations (e.g., criminal activity, employee misconduct) or elements of potential weaknesses
  • Skills: Federal statutes, Firearms Training, Sensitive information handling, Threat Assessment, Law enforcement practices, Risk Assessment, Counterterrorism, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crimes Investigation, Public safety and security, Interviewing and Interrogation, Problem-solving abilities, Case Documentation, Decision-Making, Weapons Handling, Interpersonal Skills, Interrogation skills

Special Agent

United States Secret Service
Atlanta, United States
07.2005 - 04.2011
  • Conduct criminal investigations into core federal violations including, but not limited to, Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, Mail Fraud, Identity Fraud, Counterfeit Access Devices, Counterfeit US Currency and Counterfeit Identification Documents
  • Prepare investigative strategies to maximize resources in accordance with established policy and procedures
  • Prepare and execute judicial actions including affidavits for warrants, subpoenas, etc
  • Prepare investigative reports to include required information within specified time frames
  • Conduct criminal investigations to include witness and suspect interviews, surveillance, review of documentary and physical evidence and other investigative techniques as required
  • Evaluate criminal investigations for prosecutorial merit and present cases for prosecution according to Federal or State judicial requirements
  • Provide testimony in judicial proceedings
  • Conduct fraud awareness seminars to public and private partners in order to recommend industry safeguards, and address systematic weaknesses in the financial or public sectors
  • Conducted multiple, complex financial fraud investigations which included multiple jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies
  • Received an award from the United States Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia for an investigation into a multi-state fraud network based in Atlanta, GA
  • This network was responsible for millions of dollars in financial fraud including account take-overs, credit card fraud, check fraud and one of the most sophisticated counterfeit identification rings operating in the area
  • Also received a commendation from the United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Georgia for an investigation into a multi-million dollar venture capital scheme
  • The case drew extensive media coverage, and resulted in the successful prosecution of several suspects, including one international fugitive who surrendered to authorities after a Red Notice was obtained and issued through Interpol

Police Officer

City of Hapeville Police Department
Hapeville, United States
01.2003 - 07.2005
  • Responsible for the protection of the citizens, visitors and property in the City of Hapeville through the upholding and enforcement of the Constitution of the United States, laws of the State of Georgia and local ordinances of the City
  • Engaged in preventive patrolling (including inspection and inquiry activity) oriented towards prevention of crimes and accidents, and the discovery of hazards or delinquency-causing situations; investigating crimes, offenses, incidents and hazardous conditions; arresting individuals (with probable cause of a crime or upon execution of an arrest warrant); regulating, directing and controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic; regulating certain businesses or activities as required by law; maintaining public order; providing or coordinating emergency services as needed; developing good relationships between citizens and other city/county services; reporting information to appropriate organizational divisions and/or other law enforcement or governmental agencies
  • Received an award for Actions Above and Beyond the Call of Duty after the successful apprehension of a burglary suspect of a Women's Clinic after sustaining an injury during the pursuit

Correctional Lieutenant

City of Atlanta Department of Corrections
Atlanta, United States
09.1992 - 01.2003
  • Watch commander for the Atlanta City Detention Center
  • Duties included, but were not limited to, ensuring the safety and security of all persons within the corrections/detention system in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, state and federal laws; Coordinated emergency response/investigations of critical incidents including, but not limited to, hostage situations, suicides, escapes, fires/chemical leaks, evacuations, deaths, assaults, criminal investigations and employee/citizen complaints; Maintained order and discipline within the facilities, ensuring safety of inmates, visitors, and staff; inspected the facilities for structural damage, unsafe/unsanitary conditions; reviewed and prepared requests, reports, forms and other documents; Coordinated appropriate staffing levels; planned, organized and scheduled work assignments, training schedules and daily activities; assisted in implementing or drafting standard operating procedures for the department in compliance with local, state and federal laws
  • Supervised approximately 80 sworn or civilian employees
  • Maintained records of employee performance, and completed extensive employee evaluations as required
  • Conducted investigations of employee misconduct, and administered appropriate corrective action, counseling, or coaching commensurate with the sustained violation or infraction
  • Developed incentive programs to enhance employee performance and morale in order to increase productivity and efficiency of operations
  • Worked on the implementation of a new, comprehensive employee performance evaluation system by developing criteria for evaluations to include critical job elements and performance objectives for all subordinate positions under review
  • Helped develop and execute security operations-procedures for the organization that deter, minimize and decisively respond to identified threats and vulnerabilities

Correctional Officer II

Georgia Department of Corrections
Buford, United States
04.1990 - 09.1992
  • Worked in a level-5 state correctional facility with maximum-security mental health inmates
  • Duties and responsibilities included protecting the public, staff and inmates by patrolling assigned areas for illegal activities, infraction of rules/laws, or unusual behavior; conducting inmate head counts; guarding and directing inmates during work detail assignments; escorting inmates to various areas within facility; transporting inmates to other facilities, court, or the hospital; monitoring video screens, observing inmate movement and behavior; enforcing all state codes and prison rules and regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12.2004

Skills

  • Federal statutes
  • Firearms Training
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Threat Assessment
  • Law enforcement practices
  • Risk Assessment
  • Counterterrorism
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Financial Crimes Investigation
  • Public safety and security
  • Interviewing and Interrogation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Case Documentation
  • Decision-Making
  • Weapons Handling
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Interrogation skills
  • Subpoenas
  • Witness interrogations and interviews
  • Surveillance operations
  • Threat assessment
  • Electronic surveillance
  • Financial crimes investigation
  • Interviewing and interrogation
  • Counterterrorism strategies
  • First aid and CPR
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Firearms training
  • Evidence analysis
  • Investigative techniques

Certification

  • Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - Georgia POST Commission.
  • CPR/AED Certification.
  • Courtroom Testimony/Expert Witness Certificate - Various Legal and Law Enforcement Institutions.
  • Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) - American Correctional Association.

Awards

  • Faculty Scholar (Spring 2001)
  • Faculty Scholar (Fall 2001)
  • Faculty Scholar (Spring 2002)
  • Dean's Scholarship Key (Spring 2002)
  • Faculty Scholar (Summer 2002)
  • Faculty Scholarship Award (Summer 2002)
  • Golden Key International Honor Society (11/01/02)
  • Faculty Scholar (Fall 2002)
  • Phil Peter's Scholarship Award (05/01/03)
  • Larry E. Quinn Scholarship (2004)
  • Dean's Scholarship Key (Spring 2004)
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude (12/01/04)
  • GA Public Safety Training Center (1990) – Academic Achievement Award - Correctional Officer Basic Training (Outstanding Cadet in Academics- Highest GPA)
  • Fulton County Public Safety Training Center (2003) – Basic Police Officer Mandate – Academic Achievement Award (Highest GPA)
  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA)- Basic Investigator Training – Academic Achievement Award
  • US Secret Service Special Agent Training (Beltsville, MD) – Academic Achievement Award (Highest GPA)
  • Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award (Hapeville Police Dept., 05/01/04)
  • 2010 Letter of Commendation from Acting US Attorney in the Northern District of Georgia (United States v. Katherine Twigg)
  • Law Enforcement Public Service Award (U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia) 05/05/10 (United States v. Christopher Pope and Codie Harris)
  • Inspector General Award (Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration) 01/01/18
  • Most Valuable Agent Award (2020)- Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Atlanta Group
  • 2024 Commendation Letter from The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (United States v. Shelitha Robertson)
  • United States Attorney Awards- Northern District of Georgia Superior Performance by a Litigation Team (10/01/24) (United States v Shelitha Robertson)

References

  • Linda Little, Retired, 714-269-9759, Littlepray2jc@bellsouth.net
  • Vance Williams, Gwinnett County, GA District Attorney's Office, Investigator, (404)625-0332, vancarlton16@gmail.com
  • Mark Grant, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Special Agent, 404-925-8471, Mark.grant@tigta.treas.gov

Job-related training

  • Basic Correctional Officer, Georgia Peace Officer Standard and Training Council, 05/01/90
  • Basic Mental Health, GA Department of Corrections, 1990
  • Advanced Mental Health, GA Department of Corrections, 1991
  • Basic Jail Officer, Fulton County Public Safety Center, 1992
  • Supervisory Training 120, 1998
  • Management Training 120, 2000
  • Verbal Judo, 2001
  • Basic Law Enforcement Training, Fulton County Public Safety Center, 2003
  • Domestic Terrorism, 06/01/04
  • Criminal Investigator Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA, 2005
  • Special Agent Training Course, US Secret Service, Beltsville, MD, 2006
  • Basic Investigations of Computer and Electronic Crimes, Orlando, FL, 2009
  • The Reid Technique of Interviewing & Interrogation, Atlanta, GA, 2009
  • Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Special Agent Basic Training 201, Glynco, GA, 2012
  • Counterterrorism Investigations Operations Program, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Manassas, VA, 2017
  • Firearms Instructor Training Program (FLETC), 09/01/18
  • On-the-Job Instructor Training Program, 01/01/21
  • Strategic Suspect Interview Techniques Training, US Department of Justice, 11/01/22

Desiredlocations

Atlanta, GA

Timeline

Special Agent

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
04.2011 - Current

Special Agent

United States Secret Service
07.2005 - 04.2011

Police Officer

City of Hapeville Police Department
01.2003 - 07.2005

Correctional Lieutenant

City of Atlanta Department of Corrections
09.1992 - 01.2003

Correctional Officer II

Georgia Department of Corrections
04.1990 - 09.1992
  • Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification - Georgia POST Commission.
  • CPR/AED Certification.
  • Courtroom Testimony/Expert Witness Certificate - Various Legal and Law Enforcement Institutions.
  • Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) - American Correctional Association.

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice

Georgia State University

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