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Mitchel Vanicek

Mitchel Vanicek

Senior Investigator
Snoqualmie,WA

Summary

Professional investigator with extensive experience in leading comprehensive investigations and resolving complex cases. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely results. Known for reliability and adaptability, with expertise in investigative techniques and legal compliance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Investigator

United States Postal Inspection Service
07.2004 - Current
  • Independently triaged, prioritized, and investigated allegations of internal and external threats against employees, stake holders, Postal Service property, and the Postal Service's brand.
  • Discreetly assessed these threats, developed mitigation strategies, and clearly reported these threats and potential threats to senior executives and external stake holders
  • Updated documents, prepared reports, and maintained case files
  • Analyzed complex internal and external information from a variety of sources, identified trends, developed mitigation strategies, recorded my finding, and reported these findings both orally and in writing for senior executives and external stake holders to easily and quickly understand them.
  • Independently planned, documented, and decided the best investigative techniques to use to gain successful resolutions to highly complex and sensitive matters.
  • Utilized a high level of discretion recognizing the impact my investigations would have on internal and external stake holders' brand image
  • Scheduled planned for, and interviewed people about complex issues to gain facts, gather relevant information, and determine deception
  • Recorded information gathered from my interviews and other sources
  • Corroborated the information gained, from these interviews, with known facts and internal and external sources
  • Reported findings, with verifiable factual references, to internal and external stake holders
  • Served as a liaison between our agency and external partners, fostering strong relationships for future collaboration
  • Served as a mentor and a trainer for junior and mid-level agents

Captain

United States Army
05.1998 - 09.2003

Reviewed information and made sound decisions affecting the lives of over 120 people under stressful circumstances often with limited decision making time available


Responsible for the welfare of over 120 people and equipment worth over fifteen million dollars


Acted as the liaison with other units and foreign counterparts to ensure effective and positive operational outcomes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages

University of Portland
05.1998

United States Postal Inspection Service Academy
09.2004

Skills

  • Threat Assessment
  • Threat Mitigation
  • Interviewing
  • Employee Misconduct Investigations
  • Report Writing
  • Anti-Money Laundering Investigations
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Public safety protocols
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Investigation skills
  • Risk assessment

Accomplishments

    I successfully resolved numerous cases at the federal, state, local and tribal levels resulting in positive prosecutions and administrative actions. I often worked with outside agencies as a collaborative team to achieve the best possible outcomes. I often reviewed the work of other agents and mentored them in investigative techniques and gave guidance on appropriate subsequent investigative steps to resolve cases for all stakeholders holders.

Affiliations

  • Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
  • Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

Personal Information

Title: Federal Agent/ Postal Inspector

Certifications And Clearance

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Top Secret Clearance

Languages

German
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Investigator

United States Postal Inspection Service
07.2004 - Current

Captain

United States Army
05.1998 - 09.2003

United States Postal Inspection Service Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages

University of Portland
Mitchel VanicekSenior Investigator