Hi, I’m
Nickholas D. Davis
Criminal Investigator
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Nineteen (19) year public safety/emergency management practitioner with rapid progressive experience. Experienced and dedicated in physical security, complex investigations, employee investigations, emergency management and policy/procedural review. Motivated and interested in transitioning from federal government to the private sector. A lifelong learner that continues to attend training and conferences to stay up to date on the most up to date information and trends within the career field.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division
Special Agent
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Serves as senior GS-13 journeyman criminal investigator responsible for independently planning, developing, and conducting major criminal felony investigations.
- Directs and participates in large scale joint and task force felony criminal investigations having national or international jurisdictional or media interest.
- Plans, leads, and participates in significant and potentially dangerous undercover functions to include undercover surveillance and 'sting' operations.
- Reviews and prepares interim or final reports of felony criminal investigations detailing multifarious, contributing cause or causes and expert recommendations to prevent similar future occurrences.
- Maintains pertinent statistical and management data on internal investigations, programs, and functional areas in his/her area of responsibility (AOR).
- Identify vulnerabilities, management/policy deficiencies, and other crime conducive conditions.
- Consolidates and evaluates incoming criminal information and intelligence data, identifying necessary investigative and intelligence follow-up actions to be initiated.
- Prepared reports kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Created and filed reports on investigative activities.
- Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations.
- Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to conduct investigations and prepare cases for adjudication.
- Inspected evidence and researched allegations to determine accuracy of statements.
- Trained new agents in investigative procedures and legal requirements.
- Used undercover operations, surveillance and interrogation to probe administrative, criminal and civil cases.
- Supervised team of special agents carrying out law enforcement activities.
United States Marshals Service
Deputy United States Marshal
2016.10 - 2022.07 (5 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Responsible for apprehending wanted local, state, and federal fugitives.
- Served as case agent for complex federal escape prisoner’s investigations.
- Investigated sensitive and complex Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act violations.
- Investigated threats against all federal Judiciary members.
- Provided protection security for federal Judiciary members.
- Team Leader of Western District of Tennessee Joint Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force
- Joint Task Force included members of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the Memphis, TN area.
- Served as direct supervisor for local, state, and federal task force members.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
United States Secret Service
Special Agent
2015.06 - 2016.10 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Maintained TS Clearance with Polygraph.
- Engaged in providing protection for various United States Domestic and Foreign Protectees.
- Conducted criminal investigations pertaining to financial obligations of United States.
- Assisted financial institutions in determining if US Currency was genuine or counterfeit.
- Planned and implemented security designs for National Special Security Events.
- Investigated threats against any Secret Service Protectees or any threat vital to National Security.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Created and filed reports on investigative activities.
- Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations.
- Worked with multiple federal and state agencies and officials to conduct investigations and prepare cases for adjudication.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Diversion Investigator
2013.07 - 2015.06 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Diversion Investigators are DEA's force against pharmaceuticals and control substance diversion.
- Enforce all laws and regulations that are covered under Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1300 to End.
- Led and managed 100% of DEA’s Regulatory Diversion Control Regulatory Affairs for state of Nebraska.
- Communicated and worked directly with doctors, pharmacist, CEOs, and other various DEA Registration License holders.
- Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends and suspects and documented investigative findings.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Investigative Specialist
2009.10 - 2013.07 (3 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Surveillance Operation Group/Mobile Surveillance Team.
- Maintained Top-Secret SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
- Performed Surveillance operations related to FBI National Security Branch.
- Subjects of investigations were identified as foreign Intelligence collectors or foreign/domestic terrorist.
- Performed investigative support functions through physical surveillance operations.
- Supported Foreign Counterintelligence and or Counterterrorism investigations and gather intelligence information of investigative interest.
- Responsible for all aspects of surveillance operations from planning through execution.
- Responsibilities also include collection of top-secret case information, analysis and dissemination of top-secret intelligence data gathered during surveillance operations.
- Worked Undercover being able to seamlessly blend into crowd to observe subject.
- Maintained constant situational awareness as subjects conduct their actions.
- Utilized available resources including telecommunications equipment, audiovisual recording devices and vehicles to maintain constant observation.
- Entered different residences and implant recording devices without knowledge of subjects.
- Designed and implemented various surveillance strategies.
- Gathered intelligence from homes, cars, offices or other locations and disseminated it to proper investigative personnel.
- Remained attentive throughout long periods of inactivity by subject.
- Organized surveillance personnel and resources so that operation can be conducted without interruption.
- Worked closely with FBI Supervisory Agents and FBI SACs on top-secret Information sharing.
- Determined case direction based on reviews of wide-ranging information.
- Received, analyzed and responded to less complex allegations of misconduct.
- Verified compliance with codes and documented findings.
- Produced comprehensive investigative reports and official correspondence for criminal prosecution.
United States Air Force, USAF
Armed Federal Security Officer
2008.04 - 2009.10 (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
United States Air Force, USAF
Military Police/ Security Forces
2004.04 - 2008.04 (4 years)
Job overview
- Provided armed response and controls entry.
- Controlled and secure terrain inside and outside military installation
- Defended personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces.
- Operated communications equipment, vehicles, intrusion detection equipment.
- Proficient in Security Forces Management Information System.
- Applied self-aid buddy care, lifesaving procedures as first responder to accident and disaster scenes.
- Led, managed, supervised, and performed force protection duties.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided flight line security patrols to protect against incursion from unauthorized personnel and maintain security of highly valuable aircraft with classified components and design elements.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies, implementing process improvements relating to law enforcement, fire prevention and protection, criminal investigations, physical security and military police development, health, welfare and safety.
Education
American Public University System , Charles Town, WV
Master of Arts from Master's Level Graduate Certificate: Executive Law Enforcement Leadership
07.2023 - 12.2023
Indiana University Bloomington , Bloomington, IN
Master of Public Affairs from Criminal Justice
05.2013
Indiana University Bloomington , Bloomington, IN
Graduate Certificate from Public Management Leadership
12.2011
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
04.2023
University of Central Oklahoma , Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Science from General Studies
05.2009
South Suburban College , South Holland, IL
Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Criminal Justice System
12.2020
South Suburban College of Cook County , South Holland, IL
Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Correction Officer/ Youth Supervision
05.2018
South Suburban College of Cook County , South Holland, IL
Criminal Justice Systems Certificate
05.2013
Skills
- Strong Investigative Abilities
- Scene Security
- Law Enforcement Practice
- Public Speaking
- Public Administration
- Social Justice
- Emergency Preparedness
- Policy Changes
- National Security
- Operational Planning
- First Responder Training
- HAZMAT Knowledge
- Student Safety
Certification
• Graduate Public Management Leadership Certification, Indiana University
• Active Shooter Certification, Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Criminal Investigator Training Certification, Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Contract Officer and Budget Representative Level 1, Federal Acquisition Institute
• Disaster Relief Certification, FEMA
• Emergency Planning Certification, FEMA
• Sexual Assault Special Victims Certification, US Army
• Fundamentals of Emergency Management Certification, FEMA
• First Line Supervisor Certification, Texas A&M University
• Supervisor Leadership Certification, FBI LEEDA
• Financial Investigations Certification, US Department of Justice
• Executive Leadership, Indiana University
• Public Finance and Budgeting, Indiana University
• Ethics in the Public Sector, Indiana University
• Public Program Evaluation, Indiana University
• Public Management Economics, Indiana University
Timeline
American Public University System
Master of Arts from Master's Level Graduate Certificate: Executive Law Enforcement Leadership
07.2023 - 12.2023
Special Agent
United States Army Criminal Investigation Division
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Deputy United States Marshal
United States Marshals Service
2016.10 - 2022.07 (5 years & 9 months)
Special Agent
United States Secret Service
2015.06 - 2016.10 (1 year & 4 months)
Diversion Investigator
Drug Enforcement Administration
2013.07 - 2015.06 (1 year & 11 months)
Investigative Specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation
2009.10 - 2013.07 (3 years & 9 months)
Armed Federal Security Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
2008.04 - 2009.10 (1 year & 6 months)
Military Police/ Security Forces
United States Air Force, USAF
2004.04 - 2008.04 (4 years)
• Graduate Public Management Leadership Certification, Indiana University
• Active Shooter Certification, Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Criminal Investigator Training Certification, Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
• Contract Officer and Budget Representative Level 1, Federal Acquisition Institute
• Disaster Relief Certification, FEMA
• Emergency Planning Certification, FEMA
• Sexual Assault Special Victims Certification, US Army
• Fundamentals of Emergency Management Certification, FEMA
• First Line Supervisor Certification, Texas A&M University
• Supervisor Leadership Certification, FBI LEEDA
• Financial Investigations Certification, US Department of Justice
• Executive Leadership, Indiana University
• Public Finance and Budgeting, Indiana University
• Ethics in the Public Sector, Indiana University
• Public Program Evaluation, Indiana University
• Public Management Economics, Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Public Affairs from Criminal Justice
Indiana University Bloomington
Graduate Certificate from Public Management Leadership
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science from General Studies
South Suburban College
Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Criminal Justice System
South Suburban College of Cook County
Associate Of Arts And Sciences from Correction Officer/ Youth Supervision
South Suburban College of Cook County
Criminal Justice Systems Certificate
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