Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
References
Accomplishments
Timeline
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NICOLE MCAFEE

San Diego,CA

Summary

Mission-oriented investigator with over 24 years experience in coordinating investigations, researching and reviewing data and conducting interviews. Effective at working with various agencies and private businesses to complete successful investigations. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Creative problem-solving abilities with strong follow-through and analytical approach. Scrutinizes details, analyzes data, and ensures timeliness and thoroughness of investigations. Ready to apply experience and a forward-thinking mindset to an investigative role with the United States Secret Service.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Noon Duty Assistant

Poway Unified School District
09.2023 - Current

Observed and monitored children's play activities. Intervened when necessary in order to prevent physical altercations between students. Cared for minor and serious injuries sustained by students while on school grounds. 10 hrs/week.

FBI Special Agent (Retired)

Retired
01.2023 - Current

Retired from Federal Bureau of Investigation. Receiving monthly pension.

Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.2004 - 12.2022
  • Investigated federal crimes. Identified, disrupted and dismantled sophisticated criminal enterprises and organizations. Authored T-III affidavits, search warrants and operational plans. Conducted public corruption cases involving federal election campaign fraud, falsification of records and prohibited use of campaign contributions. Conducted complex health care fraud investigations, involving Medicare, private health insurance plans, pregnancy insurance scams and surrogacy fraud. Prepared detailed reports and affidavits by obtaining information through interviews, surveillance and thorough records checks. Efficiently managed paperwork, multitasked and met investigative timelines. Worked alongside multiple local, state and federal law enforcement partners. Developed confidential sources through networking with other agents and contacts within the community. Assisted in training new agents on proper investigative techniques and procedures.
  • Background Investigations: Completed temporary duty assignment to Background Investigation Contract Services (BICS), in Washington, DC. Completed full background investigations on applicants, reinvestigations, and political appointees. National Academy Coordinator for San Diego FBI, conducting interviews, background investigations and pre-academy trainings and meet and greets for NA selectees. Completed background investigations of FBI applicants and political appointees as a collateral duty while assigned to criminal squads. Led detailed interviews of applicants, references, neighbors and employers to verify background information. Conducted record searches at financial and educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and court houses. Reviewed and finalized records checks to meet investigative requirements. Analyzed and evaluated reports for misinformation and discrepancies. Coordinated with background program manager to ensure timeliness and thoroughness of investigations. Created and submitted finalized background investigation reports, highlighting special findings. 50+ hrs/week.

Special Agent

Utah Attorney General's Office
12.2000 - 05.2004

Enforced federal and state child exploitation laws. Assigned to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, investigating the online enticement of children by sexual predators, child exploitation, and child obscenity and pornography. 40+ hrs/week.

Investigator

State of Utah Department of Insurance
04.2000 - 12.2000

Enforced the laws of the State of Utah. Conducted complex insurance fraud investigations. Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings and presented case to the Utah Attorney General's Office for criminal or civil prosecution. 40+ hrs/week.

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
10.1998 - 04.2000

Conducted complex investigations of drug trafficking organizations. Participated in undercover assignments to infiltrate criminal organizations. Executed search warrants, seizing drug supplies and assets used for or resulting from drug trafficking. Wrote detailed reports and gave sworn testimony in court. 50+ hrs/week.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Weber State University
01.1997

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Background Investigations
  • Case Management
  • Timely and Thorough
  • Interviewing Abilities
  • Ethical and Honest
  • Investigative Research
  • Records Checks

Leadership Experience

  • Supervisory Special Agent assigned to FBI Headquarters. Responsible for leading a team of agents temporarily assigned to assist in a sensitive investigation involving a public corruption matter.
  • FBI Training Coordinator, providing leadership and training to new agents.
  • National Academy Coordinator, conducting interviews, background investigations and pre-academy trainings and meet and greets for selectees.

Communication Skills

Excellent communication skills, expressing thoughts clearly and concisely. Investigated two high profile public corruption cases, often leading the interviews of several high-profile politicians and cabinet members. Organized and presented a case briefing to the FBI Director. Member of the Crisis Negotiation Team, communicating effectively in high stress situations.

References

Available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Received multiple Individual Cash and Time-Off Awards for exemplary case investigations.
  • Investigative awards received for successful criminal prosecution of high level public corruption and organized crime case.
  • 2022 Year-End Performance Review - Exemplary Performer

Timeline

Noon Duty Assistant

Poway Unified School District
09.2023 - Current

FBI Special Agent (Retired)

Retired
01.2023 - Current

Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation
05.2004 - 12.2022

Special Agent

Utah Attorney General's Office
12.2000 - 05.2004

Investigator

State of Utah Department of Insurance
04.2000 - 12.2000

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
10.1998 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Weber State University
NICOLE MCAFEE