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Paul McCray

Midlothian

Summary

Skilled and experienced investigator. Extensive knowledge of government investigative standards.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Investigator

ADC Ltd
06.2019 - Current

Conducting background investigations for individuals under consideration for security clearances or positions of trust.


Interviewing the actual Subject of investigation. Clarifying listed information and extracting about favorable and unfavorable events.


Interviewing friends, colleagues and acquaintances of the Subject of investigation and again extracting information about favorable and unfavorable events.


Conducting record checks to verify employment, education and criminal record history.

Field Investigator

US Agency for International Development, USAID
03.2021 - 02.2025

Conducting background investigations for individuals under consideration for security clearances and positions of trust. These investigations were a combination of in-person and via Google Meet given the international nature of USAID employees.


Interviewing the actual Subject of investigation. Clarifying listed information and extracting information about favorable and unfavorable events.


Interviewing friends, colleagues and acquaintances of the Subject of investigation, again extracting information about favorable and unfavorable events.


Conducting record checks to verify employment, education and criminal record history.

Special Agent

U.S. Office of Personnel Management
02.2005 - 05.2019

Conducted background investigations for individuals under consideration for security clearances or positions of trust.


Interviewing the actual Subject of investigation. Clarifying listed information and extracting information about favorable and unfavorable events.


Interviewing friends, colleagues and acquaintances of the Subject of investigation, again extracting information about favorable and unfavorable events.


Conducting record checks to verify employment, education and criminal record history.

Special Agent in Charge

Defense Security Service
05.1999 - 02.2005

Managed investigative field office.


Supervised and rated 12-15 investigative personnel and 5 administrative personnel.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
06-1975

Skills

  • Manage caseload covering various cities, counties and municipalities
  • Ability to prepare reports addressing multiple issues
  • Knowledge of government investigative standards
  • Ability to interview people from all walks of society and extract information necessary to address any issues
  • Ability to review various types of records and extract necessary information

Timeline

Field Investigator

US Agency for International Development, USAID
03.2021 - 02.2025

Field Investigator

ADC Ltd
06.2019 - Current

Special Agent

U.S. Office of Personnel Management
02.2005 - 05.2019

Special Agent in Charge

Defense Security Service
05.1999 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

Virginia Tech
Paul McCray