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ROBERT W. VAN BUREN III

Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Dayton,OH

Summary

Experienced public safety professional with a diverse combination of specialized experience and a demonstrated history of leading and making critical decisions under stress. I am a self-starter who thrives on new challenges and working in teams to accomplish tasks, but also capable of working independently to meet deadlines and create intuitive solutions. I am currently a graduate student at Purdue University Global, where I am working to complete a master’s program in Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Agent

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
12.2024 - Current

40 hours per week - GG-1810-07 (Virtual Step 12) - $70,827/yr

  • Conducts and facilitates sensitive or controversial background investigations, where allegations, hearsay information or other vague or intangible information of an adverse nature exists.
  • Collects and develops information from a variety of sources such as reference/record checks, interviews, etc., in order to determine an individual's suitability for a position of trust.
  • Prepares reports of investigation in accordance with Federal Investigative Standards guidelines and instructions.
  • Engages in dialogue with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, various U.S. Government organizations, including the military, Federal civilian agencies, private organizations, public institutions and law enforcement agencies.
  • Develops innovative strategies, approaches, or methods to serve as precedents or models for effective means of conducting investigations and makes recommendations for changes.
  • Coordinates and collaborates as needed with other directorates, such as Counterintelligence, Cybersecurity, and/or Industrial Security or outside investigative agencies, when engaged in complex, high profile investigations.

Operations Officer/Anti-Terrorism Officer

Indiana Air National Guard
06.2014 - Current

16 hours per month - $15,000/yr

  • Manages Enterprise Protection and Risk Management program to identify criticality of wing assets, risk, and vulnerabilities.
  • Advises squadron commander and wing commander on all matters affecting anti-terrorism and force protection for over 1,000 airmen assigned to 122d Fighter Wing.
  • Represents commander at meetings, conferences, workshops, and panels as the antiterrorism and enterprise protection technical authority for cross-flow of information on local issues and threats.
  • Provides subject matter expert guidance as a former First Sergeant on squadron programs including family readiness, resource management and allocation, and helping agency collaboration.
  • Monitors and evaluates training and education program and provides recommendations to senior leaders for implementation, policy, and organizational needs.
  • Serves as unit Resource Advisor, monitors and tracks budgets, maintains account ledgers, tracks spending trends, validates payment vouchers, and ensures compliance with fiscal law.
  • Augments as an emergency management professional with experience developing and reviewing emergency action plans and response in a deployed environment for over 2,000 military personnel.

Medical Training Program Administrator

Defense Health Agency
04.2024 - 12.2024

40 hours per week – GS-1712-09 (Step 7) - $74,620/yr

  • Provides grogram oversight and reporting for competency validation, currency, and knowledge/skill enhancement for all members assigned to Military Treatment Facility.
  • Serves as subject matter expert for training coordination with external education institutions to ensure required training opportunities are available.
  • Advises members, provides guidance, and facilitates processes for advance training programs.
  • Tracks educational needs and requirements for assigned personnel and arranges for the presentation of various training courses.
  • Serves as advisor to executive staff on competency issues, including yearly inspections for compliance with standards.
  • Provides statistical analysis on completion rates of mandatory and elective educational and training programs.
  • Audits Competency Assessment Folders and training reports IAW Joint Commission Accreditation and Department of Air Force Instruction.

Patrol Sergeant/Training Coordinator

Clay County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 12.2023

42 hours per week - $50,000/yr.

  • Supervised employees on assigned shift including patrol officers, jail officers, and communications specialists.
  • Assigned as Canine Unit supervisor where I oversaw entire program including budgeting, expenditures, policy, and training.
  • Investigated violent crimes and processed crime scenes through collection of evidence, interviewing victims, and suspects, and compiled thorough reports.
  • Managed various programs for intelligence gathering and criminal report compilation, including computer aided dispatch (CAD), Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS), Report Management System (RMS), and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
  • Managed department training program responsible for monitoring all training activities for employees and ensured that staff maintain compliance with policy and state law and LETB guidance.
  • Guided officers through complex situations, backed up teams onsite, and advised on strategic decisions.
  • Testified in local and federal court and provided high quality investigative reports ranging from low level offenses to complex and multi-agency initiatives.
  • Conducted background checks for new employees using local and national criminal justice programs and open-source intelligence to determine hiring suitability.
  • Augmented as Senior Instructor to Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to guide and mentor newly appointed instructors and basic academy students.

Patrol Officer

Brazil Police Department
09.2009 - 01.2017

42 hours per week - $40,000/yr

  • Investigated incidents and criminal complaints, collected evidence, recorded witness statements, and compiled complex investigative reports.
  • Conducted interviews with suspects and victims of crimes, both of juvenile and adult demographics.
  • Aided internal and external agency officers with deployment of dual-purpose canine, which resulted in over 200 criminal arrests for narcotics crimes.
  • Maintained working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies to aid in investigations and develop partnerships for complex and multi-jurisdictional operations.
  • Ensured members of agency met or exceeded annual training requirements as lead multi-disciplined instructor.
  • Testified in local and federal court and provided testimony for conducted investigations.

Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)

Indiana National Guard
04.2008 - 04.2014

24 hours per month - $6,000/yr.

  • Analyzed all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means for transporting products or supplies.
  • Identified financial impact of proposed logistics activities for routing, shipping, product volume, and carriers.
  • Established combat operations procedures and complied with military policies, local policy, and best practices.
  • Established and implemented administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports to senior leaders.
  • Managed all aspects of logistical and personnel needs of ground supply operations including procurement, inventory, issuance, and inspection.
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Advised commander on legal action recommendations while , compiled memorandums, and coordinated with Judge Advocate while serving as unit's paralegal specialist.

Education

Master of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management

Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Intelligence Analysis

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
08.2020 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
09.2017 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Northview High School
Brazil
08.2002 - 05.2006

Skills

Counterintelligence and Anti-Terrorism

Educational Management

Public Safety

Oral and Written Communication

Certifications and Training

  • 2008-10 Basic Combat Training - Fort Knox, KY
  • 2008-12 Automated Logistical Specialist training – Fort Lee, VA
  • 2010-07 Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) – Plainfield, IN
  • 2012-04 Dual Purpose K-9 Handler Certification – Clare, MI
  • 2013-04 Instructor Development (ILEA) – Hobart, IN
  • 2013-05 Close Quarter Combat Instructor (ILEA) – Brownsburg, IN
  • 2013-05 Ground Fighting Instructor (ILEA) – Brownsburg, IN
  • 2013-10 Warrior Leadership Course (ARNG) (Distinguished Graduate)- Camp Cook, LA
  • 2016-04 Dual Purpose Narcotic K-9 Trainer Certification – Clare, MI
  • 2017-04 Airman Leadership School (ANG) – Distance Learning Course
  • 2017-06 ASP Tactical Weapon Instructor Certification – Noblesville, IN
  • 2017-08 Education and Training Manager course – Keesler AFB, MS
  • 2017-10 Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor Certification – Louisville, KY
  • 2018-03 Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy (ANG) – Distance Learning
  • 2019-05 Basic SWAT School - Evansville, IN
  • 2020-09 Advanced Dual-Purpose K-9 Trainer Course - Clare, MI
  • 2021-10 First Sergeant Academy (ANG) - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL
  • 2022-09 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy (ANG) – Distance Learning
  • 2022-10 Incident Command Systems (ICS) -100, -200, -700, -0800 – FEMA
  • 2022-11 Emergency Medical Technician – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
  • 2022-11 Incident Command Systems (ICS) 300 – FEMA/USAF
  • 2023-03 Force Science De-escalation Instructor
  • 2023-03 CPR Instructor – Certified CPR Trainer LLC,
  • 2023-05 Senior Instructor Course – ILEA – Plainfield, IN
  • 2023-12 Special Operations Forces Anti-Terrorism Officer (ANG) – AFSOC, Hurlburt Field, FL
  • 2024-11 USAF Officer Training School (ANG) (Distinguished Graduate) - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL


Timeline

Special Agent

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
12.2024 - Current

Medical Training Program Administrator

Defense Health Agency
04.2024 - 12.2024

Master of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management

Purdue University Global
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Intelligence Analysis

Indiana State University
08.2020 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Training Management

Community College of The Air Force
09.2017 - 08.2022

Patrol Sergeant/Training Coordinator

Clay County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 12.2023

Operations Officer/Anti-Terrorism Officer

Indiana Air National Guard
06.2014 - Current

Patrol Officer

Brazil Police Department
09.2009 - 01.2017

Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)

Indiana National Guard
04.2008 - 04.2014

High School Diploma -

Northview High School
08.2002 - 05.2006
ROBERT W. VAN BUREN IIIHomeland Security And Emergency Management
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