Richard Leonard
Clayton,NC
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Supervisory Federal Air Marshal at the Department of Homeland Security. Specializes in threat assessment and crisis management, with a strong record of effective decision-making and interagency collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing aviation security protocols and leading diverse teams to achieve operational goals. Holds top-secret clearance. Seeing rewarding second career continuing to serve public.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTRACT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
DCSA
01.2024 - Current
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Administration (DCSA) credentialed background investigator. Conduct investigations in accordance with established security protocols. Research records of various databases, and complete detailed reports of investigations related to security clearance cases.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with subjects, witnesses, and other individuals to obtain information regarding case backgrounds.
- Conducted research online using websites in order to identify assets owned by suspects or victims involved in investigations.
- Assessed credibility of sources through careful review of statements obtained during interviews or interrogations.
SUPERVISORY/ SENIOR FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS)
06.2008 - 07.2024
- Led various teams, comprised diverse groups of Law Enforcement and civilian personnel. Leveraged the skills and abilities of all team members to achieve mission success. Coordinated all aspects of scheduling work, training requirements during planning cycles, daily operations, and emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency events worldwide, representing FAMS while serving as a Subject Matter Expert related to Aviation Security at multiple Emergency Operation Centers and National Security Special Events. Delivered briefings and communications via various formats to internal and external officials. Crafted a presentation to meet classification levels and effectively communicate with each audience.
- Supervised FAMS operations center on both the national and local field office levels. Gathered all relevant intelligence, and demonstrated sound decision-making processes in critical situations.
- Deployed to international locations, conducting threat assessments, and establishing procedures related to in-flight security procedures. Coordinated with multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, foreign government officials, and air carrier stakeholders.
- Established standard operating procedures for federal air marshals working joint task force operations with federal law enforcement partners.
- Coordinated programs related to access control, CCTV monitoring, and additional building security protocols. Ensure compliance with all requirements for federal buildings and classified materials.
- Assessed and evaluated threat levels for flights to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
- Developed relationships with other federal agencies involved in transportation security initiatives.
Education
BA - Sports Management and Physical Education
Salem State University
Salem, MACERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTRUCTOR -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Skills
- Threat assessment and mitigation
- Crisis management
- Interagency coordination
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- Emergency operations supervision
- Effective communication
- Investigative skills
- Top-secret clearance
- Access control management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CONTRACT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
DCSA
01.2024 - Current
SUPERVISORY/ SENIOR FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS)
06.2008 - 07.2024
BA - Sports Management and Physical Education
Salem State University
CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING INSTRUCTOR -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
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