Reginald Scales
Summary
Conscientious criminal investigations team member bringing 20 years of achievement in evidence collection, suspect interviews and case documentation. Vigilant, meticulous and systematic in gathering data and following leads. Skillfully build rapport and thoroughly analyze encounters and scenes to support criminal prosecution of cases. Current Holder of a TS/SCI Clearance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
Protection Strategies Incorporated
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided direct support on complex security investigations.
- Received, reviewed and critically analyzed incoming security concerns.
- Initiated indices checks, arrest checks, and other checks in order to obtain the complete identifying information on subjects being investigated.
- Prepared a detailed summary of data and compose for briefings.
- Review and analyze individual personnel vetting documents to ensure background investigations are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Collaborate internally and externally with partners to gather and share pertinent information to move investigations through the background process.
- Analyzed and tested a variety of established techniques and methods to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations.
- Reviewed, analyzed and resolved security issues to protect personnel, data, and facilities.
- Experienced in security concepts, principles, and practices.
- Experienced in writing comprehensive reports to internal and external organizations.
- Worked in a Security Office with diverse security functions, managed by a Chief Security Officer.
Senior Inspector
U.S. Marshals Service
10.2016 - 10.2023
- Conducted complete and thorough investigations of federal criminal violations, with conclusions supported by facts and details in regards to cases against Unregistered Sex Offenders and Individuals Makings against Federal Judges and other members of Federal Judiciary.
- Prepared clear and concise reports of investigations that were presented to Assistant United States Attorney's Office
- Served felony arrest warrants used in Federal and State Prosecutions.
- As Jail Inspector, conducted physical security surveys, risk analysis, vulnerabilities and corrective measures and inspections of institutions.
- Worked effectively and efficiently with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
03.2010 - 10.2016
- While working in Financial Investigations/Asset Forfeiture Unit, I traced assets to include reviewing bank records, real estate transactions, credit card transactions, and other valuables so that liens could be placed on subjects' assets in support of criminal and civil prosecution. Conducted investigations into money laundering and bulk cash smuggling for human smuggling cases.
- In Human Smuggling Squad, investigated acts or attempts to bring unauthorized aliens to or into the U.S., transport them within the U.S.
- As part of the National Security Group, I was the HSI representative to FBI Washington Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force. While on Task Force, utilized multiple HSI databases and FBI databases to assist with identifying terrorism suspects and associates. I developed investigative strategies, identified potential witnesses, ascertained required records, and conducted interviews.
Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
11.2007 - 03.2010
- While assigned to the NCIS Economic Crimes Division, Developed and conducted investigations of reported or suspected incidents of major fraud and corruption with emphasis on matters posing a readiness or serious financial threat to the U.S. Navy.
- Served as a unit liaison to the military and civilian personnel offices at NAVFAC.
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
07.2004 - 11.2007
- While working in Asset Forfeiture Unit, located and identified proceeds and assets and assisted Civil Assistant United States Attorneys in making determinations of property values meeting threshold for seizure, in support of criminal prosecution.
- As part of Worksite Enforcement Unit, conducted and assisted with criminal and administrative proceedings into undocumented workers who have secured jobs by fraudulent means.
- While in Counter Terrorism-Compliance and Enforcement Unit, was charged with tracking and pursuing foreign students, exchange visitors and other non-immigrant visitors who violated their status within United States.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2001
Skills
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Law enforcement experience
- Case Report Development
- Detailed report writing
- Preparing for court
- Covert investigations
- Surveillance techniques
- Background Checks
- Collecting evidence
- Collecting statements
- Evidence processing
- Investigating crimes
- Affidavits
Additional Information
Job Related Training:
- Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) FLETC, Glynco, GA
- Special Agent Basic Training Program (SABT), FLETC, Glynco, GA
- FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Officer Basic Training
- Practical Kinesic Interview and Interrogation - Stan B. Walters
- Naval Criminal Investigative Service Special Agent Training
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Training
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
Protection Strategies Incorporated
01.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Inspector
U.S. Marshals Service
10.2016 - 10.2023
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
03.2010 - 10.2016
Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
11.2007 - 03.2010
Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations
07.2004 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tennessee State University
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