Nathaniel Brandt Mason
Sims
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the United States Marshal's Service, excelling in criminal investigations and team leadership. Proven track record in strategic planning and effective communication, successfully apprehending fugitives and enhancing public safety through interagency collaboration. Adept at utilizing surveillance techniques to ensure mission success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Inspector
Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force
Greenville
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Let the Team
Team Leader
Violent Criminal Task Force
Greenville
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Led the team
Criminal Investigator, Series: 1811
United States Marshal's Service
Raleigh
04.2007 - 03.2018
- Conducts a variety of complex criminal investigations and apprehends wanted federal fugitives for the U.S
- Courts, other federal agencies, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), and when requested, for state, county, and city law enforcement agencies that have fugitives wanted for major crimes of violence, sex based offenses, or who are career criminals
- Participates in joint task forces which are composed of Marshals Service, federal, state and local law enforcement personnel
- Develops facts and evidence by utilizing a wide range of investigative techniques to include: exploitation of leads, interviews, document gathering and review, physical evidence searches, use of informants, physical surveillance, electronic surveillance and grand jury proceedings
- Coordinates the investigation with other task force members and gathers, evaluates, and analyzes available facts, evidence and intelligence to determine if there is a need for further investigation
- Plans, and executes arrests, searches, and seizures
- Prepares affidavits and seeks court orders, subpoenas, search warrants, and arrest warrants
- Prepares detailed investigative reports on fugitive cases
- Gathers evidence for prosecution, prepares reports, and testifies before grand juries and in other court proceedings
- Participates in criminal investigations involving non-compliant sex offenders
- Conducts investigations of threats to the judiciary and those persons designated by the attorney general
- Conducts background investigations for Court Security Officer and other contract employees
- Seizes, manages and disposes of real and personal property under Asset Forfeiture Program and assists Witness Security Inspectors by providing protection for witnesses at safe sites and during court productions or movements
- Performs protective assignments for high ranking United States government officials, judicial officers, witnesses, members of the United Nations General Assembly, foreign dignitaries and other as assigned
- Conducts advance security surveys and prepares security plans that establish countermeasures and responses
- Plans and directs the activities of district personnel responsible for court security assignments
- Coordinates the receiving, discharged, and transportation of prisoners between districts and the Bureau of Prison facilities
- As directed serves as a team leader on protective details, sequestered or sensitive jury trials, and complex prisoner movements
- Performs in-district and out-of-district special assignments, some requiring foreign travel
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Supervisor's Name: John Hardy
- Supervisor's Phone: (919)835-6170
Desk Sergeant
US Army
Ft Bragg
02.2001 - 05.2003
- Supervises the Fort Bragg Military Police Desk, the Civilian Law Enforcement Center Liaison Desk and 22 military police patrols
- Is responsible for reviewing and correcting all military police cases and blotter
- Receives and records complaints and safeguards property and evidence
- Interviews and processes offenders and detained persons and provides information, assistance and notification to the community and chain of command
- Responsible for serious incident reporting and the health and training of four (4) personnel
Squad Leader / Patrol Supervisor
US Army
Fort Bragg
06.1999 - 01.2001
- Squad Leader in an Airborne Military Police Company in combat support of the 18th Airborne Corps
- Ensures soldiers and equipment are prepared for no notice worldwide deployment within 18 hours to fight and win
- Accounts for and maintains over $300,000 worth of equipment
- Teaches and mentors nine subordinates
- Trains, Counsels, focuses on combat readiness, teamwork and soldier welfare
- Patrol Supervisor for Fort Bragg Military Police
- Directly supervises and is responsible for 8 patrols responding to calls for service, emergency situations and enforcing state laws and base regulations
- Acts as 'On Scene Commander' for all major crimes and other large scale incidents
- Briefs the Duty Officer on major events and gives guidance on further action
- Reviews patrol reports and other related casework for submission to the Desk Sergeant
Team Leader / Patrol Supervisor
US Army
Fort Bragg
10.1998 - 12.1999
- Team Leader in an Air Assault Military Police Company in direct support of the 18th Airborne Corps
- Ensures his soldiers and equipment are prepared for no-notice world wide deployment to fight and win
- Accounts for and maintains equipment worth $83,000
- Teaches and mentors 2 soldiers
- Focuses on training, readiness and soldier development
- Leads soldiers to fight and win in a myriad of activities and situations
- Patrol Supervisor for Fort Bragg Military Police
- Directly supervises and is responsible for 8 patrols responding to calls for service, emergency situations and enforcing state laws and base regulations
- Acts as 'On Scene Commander' for all major crimes and other large scale incidents
- Briefs the Duty Officer on major events and gives guidance on further action
- Reviews patrol reports and other related casework for submission to the Desk Sergeant
Deputy United States Marshal
United States Marshal's Service
District of Columbia
- Responsible for enforcing a variety of civil and criminal process cases
- The cases are moderately complex and requires independent judgment, resourcefulness and initiative to successfully execute the process
- Assists higher graded USMS law enforcement personnel in the execution and enforcement of complex civil and criminal process cases
- Performs court security assignment for arraignments, hearings as well as criminal and civil trials
- Provides personal protection inside and outside the courtroom or federal buildings for court officials (judges and magistrates, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, etc)
- Investigates and Verifies active warrant status for persons attending court hearings and if necessary to effect a lawful arrest
- Responsible for transporting prisoners within and outside the District
- Ensures that the prisoner's rights are not violated while in the custody of the United States Marshals Service
- Ensures that the prisoners are properly restrained or locked up, and are fed, clothed and housed in accordance with regulations
- Under the supervision of higher graded United States Marshals Service law enforcement personnel enforces court orders and Attorney General orders involving civil disturbances, acts of terrorism, or other activities disruptive to the safe and efficient operation of the Judicial system or other government operations
- Establishes and maintains liaison with personnel from other law enforcement agencies at the federal, state and local levels
- Conducts the following body searches of prisoners and persons who are under arrest: pat-down searches, in-custody searches and strip searches
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education
High School or equivalent -
Danville High School
Danville, Vermont06.1993
College Coursework Completed - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North CarolinaSkills
- Criminal investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Incident management
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Interagency collaboration
- Public safety
- Training and mentoring
References
- John Hardy, Professional, United States Marshal's Service, Acting Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal, (919)835-6170
- Alex Holman, Professional, United States Marshal's Service, Supervisory Deputy United States Marshal, (919)835-6165
- Julie Younts, Personal, United States Marshal's Service, Deputy United States Marshal, (919)835-6171
Job Related Training
- Threat Investigation Training Program
- Criminal Investigation Training Program
- Basic Deputy United States Marshal Course
- Marshals Service Recruiter Training Course
- Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents
- Anti-Terrorism Awareness Training Program
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction
- Introduction to the Incident Command System
- Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement
- Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness Course
Timeline
Senior Inspector
Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force
03.2021 - 03.2025
Team Leader
Violent Criminal Task Force
03.2018 - 03.2021
Criminal Investigator, Series: 1811
United States Marshal's Service
04.2007 - 03.2018
Desk Sergeant
US Army
02.2001 - 05.2003
Squad Leader / Patrol Supervisor
US Army
06.1999 - 01.2001
Team Leader / Patrol Supervisor
US Army
10.1998 - 12.1999
Deputy United States Marshal
United States Marshal's Service
High School or equivalent -
Danville High School
College Coursework Completed - Criminal Justice
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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