Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Scott Becker

Scott Becker

Herndon,VA

Summary

Hardworking Private Investigator with proven expertise in planning and carrying out professional investigations into criminal and civil matters. Serves client needs with tenacious dedication to obtaining documentation of unlawful or unsavory activities. Skilled in report writing.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Private Investigator

Fusion Investigative Group
03.2018 - Current
  • DCJS #1080645
  • Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs, and audio recordings
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred, and any important incidents
  • Operated in full compliance with applicable state laws covering interactions with individuals, records searches, and allowable surveillance techniques
  • Compiled exceptional notes on the movements of individuals and collected documentation
  • Stayed in open communication with supervisors to maintain operational safety and submit timely reports
  • Staked out locations to locate individuals and gather evidence of unlawful activities
  • Conducted surveillance for up to 12 hours at a time
  • Uploaded evidence into a case management system each day

Event Consultant

Sport
01.2008 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events
  • Developed post-event reports to determine the effectiveness of each event
  • Hired, trained, and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships
  • Communicated with catering, lighting, and sound companies to obtain price quotes
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets, and timelines in job-related software
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements
  • Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards

Infantry

US Army Veteran, US Army
01.1991 - 03.1999
  • Served Distinguished, Deployed to Iraq in 1994
  • Stationed at Ft Ord, GA (light infantry) and Ft. Benning, GA (Infantry and Mechanized)
  • Awarded Expert Infantryman's Badge (EIB)
  • Ranger Indoctrination Program (now RASP)
  • Primary Leadership Development Course – (PLDC)
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises—trained teams on emergency preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance, and weapon use.
  • Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
  • Conducted reconnaissance operations utilizing advanced tactics to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
  • Led infantry team of 8 members in combat operations, providing tactical guidance for individuals with varying strengths.
  • Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations. Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
  • Conducted safety briefings and developed and implemented strategies to maximize squad efficiency before missions.
  • Utilized advanced combat tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants and maintain safety during engagements.
  • Guided night patrols to search for enemy forces and identified enemy targets using advanced surveillance techniques.
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars, and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations, including maintaining and repairing weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness. Instructed squad members on the proper use of firearms and equipment.
  • Directed supporting gunfire to suppress enemy attacks and allow troops to maneuver within the action area
  • Led detailed training on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
03.2023

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Background Investigations
  • Document Organization
  • Team Communication
  • Information Verification
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Undercover Operations
  • Background Checks
  • Covert Video Recording
  • Locating Individuals
  • Accurate Documenting
  • Team Surveillance
  • Insurance Claim Investigations
  • Investigation Tactics
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Surveillance

Timeline

Licensed Private Investigator

Fusion Investigative Group
03.2018 - Current

Event Consultant

Sport
01.2008 - Current

Infantry

US Army Veteran, US Army
01.1991 - 03.1999

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Purdue Global University
Scott Becker