Samantha Sparks
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Over 3 years military experience in supervising and maintaining secret and top secret information, systems, and clearances. Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations. Qualified Intelligence Analyst with proven history of producing valuable threat reports. Supports complex missions with accurate intelligence products. Active TS-SCI security clearance. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tactical Intelligence Operator I
Texas Department Of Public Safety
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinates communication between DPS officers and other law enforcement agency officials and coordinates staff who are serving as communication links during disasters, civil disturbances, and other serious incidents using telephones, computer networks, and radio systems
- Coordinates emergency assistance in incidents posing threats to state and national safety and well-being of law enforcement officers and the general public while exercising sound judgment and resourcefulness
- Monitors, answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone calls regarding risks to life and safety, laws, DPS policies and procedures, road information, and missing persons using computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, telephones, multi-channel radio, numerous computer databases and GPS mapping systems; and communicates effectively with various callers to obtain complete information to determine urgency and need for response
- Researches, obtains, and analyzes tactical-level intelligence information in support of public safety or criminal events or local, state, and national security issues, including homeland security, and the Texas Crime Stoppers program to law enforcement officials with supervisory or subject matter expert oversight
- Performs analytical functions using computer software, hardware, and databases to support homeland security/criminal investigations with supervisory or subject matter expert oversight
- Coordinates communication center operations to ensure that close contact is maintained with field units, other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, emergency service providers, and the general public; coordinates dissemination of information in a timely, accurate manner
- Monitors and maintains CAD system auditory and visual alerts for in-car computers; interpret and process data base returns
- Maintain TCIC/NCIC database by making entries, deletions, and confirmations
- Receive, process, and report suspicious activity according to established procedures in a timely and accurate manner
- Coordinates instruction provided at training schools and provides instruction and training to personnel as required
- Assist in inspection, basic troubleshooting and maintenance of communications equipment
- Participate in set up and operation of temporary communications command sites during special assignments, including roadblocks, taskforces, manhunts, and man-made or natural disasters
- Considered essential personnel, testify in court regarding station records or events and work before, during or after an emergency or disaster
- Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Streamlined intelligence gathering processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Conducted extensive open-source research to supplement classified information and broaden situational awareness.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher
Amarillo Emergency Communications Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintain and Manage up to twenty ambulances at a time
- Maintain and Manage three agency radio channels and calls
- Ensuring scene safety for all EMTs, Paramedics, and Animal Control Officers
- Ensure that all EMTs and Paramedics have proper information on calls in which are responding to, IE Door codes, Gate Codes, Patient Information, Ect.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Security Manager/All Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintained all security clearances (up to SCI), polygraphs, and records up to date for an organization of approximately 300 soldiers
- Maintained all foreign travel records, requests, and training for the organization
- Prepared soldiers to deploy by conducting intelligence, country (crime and culture) briefings
- Conducted deployment readiness exercises within the organization
- Assisted in preventing spillage of classified information during an organizational move
- Verified over 200 security clearances and personnel eligibility
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information
- Briefed company and battalion command teams on emerging threats
- Briefed Battalion commander, Command Sergeant Major, company command teams, and operations NCO and OIC on emerging threats
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Reported on incidents, suspensions and other concerns to supervisory personnel
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Advised company and battalion command teams on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings during field exercises
- Assisted in training over 3 multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities
- Briefed battalion commander on readiness, equipment status and enemy locations on a bi weekly basis to enable sound decision making
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion
- Assisted in maintaining all GSA safes within the organization.
Education
Currently working towards a Bachelor’s in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations - Computer Forensics And Digital Investigations
Cochise College
Ft Huachuca, Arizona12.2025
Texas Commision On Law Enforcement License
Amarillo07.2022
40 Hours -
Combat Lifesavers Course (CLS)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord2019
U.S. Army Specialized Training
Fort Sill, OK08.2018
JPAS And DISS Training
Joint Base Lewis-McChordSkills
- Information Verification
- Report Preparation
- Holds TS-SCI Security Clearance
- Open Source Intelligence
- Data Validation
- Providing briefings
- Imagery Analysis
- Intelligence Analysis
- Team Player
- Intelligence products
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Strong critical thinking capabilities
- Data Collection
- OpenFox expertise
- Social Media Monitoring
- Report Writing
Key Qualifications
- Current Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI)
- Bilingual (English and American Sign Language)
- Management
- Physical Security Management
- Customer Care
- Proficient in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Timeline
Tactical Intelligence Operator I
Texas Department Of Public Safety
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Medical Services Dispatcher
Amarillo Emergency Communications Center
01.2022 - 05.2023
Security Manager/All Source Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
06.2018 - 01.2022
Currently working towards a Bachelor’s in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations - Computer Forensics And Digital Investigations
Cochise College
Texas Commision On Law Enforcement License
40 Hours -
Combat Lifesavers Course (CLS)
U.S. Army Specialized Training
JPAS And DISS Training
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