Sheila Cabrera
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Criminal Investigator with a proven track record of conducting comprehensive investigations and providing protection in various environments. Leveraging a solid background in law enforcement, I bring extensive experience and a keen analytical mindset to the table. Highly adept at problem-solving, I thrive in challenging situations and consistently demonstrate strong follow-through. Seeking to contribute my expertise in a professional setting where I can continue to grow and make meaningful contributions to the field of criminal investigation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Investigator (1811)/Special Agent
OIG: Department of Education
New York
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct criminal, civil, and administrative investigations related to ED’s programs and operations
- Review complaints and allegations of criminality and misconduct
- Seek and pursue corrective actions for fraudulent activities conducted by any entity or individual that participates in ED programs or receives ED funding
- Combat criminal conspiracies, public corruption, cybercrime, identity theft, and other financial fraud
- Pinpoint issues and suggest remedies, ensuring that programs and operations adhere to legal mandates and achieve the desired outcomes for the intended recipient
- Serve as Evidence Custodian, managing the collection, storage, and tracking of all evidence according to procedures and standards
- Serve as Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Philadelphia and Pittsburg offices
- Brief leadership on budget, critical programs and projects, performance measures and progression on key cases and employee investigations.
Criminal Investigator (1811)/Special Agent
OIG: Social Security Administration
New Haven, Connecticut
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Manage and oversee a two Agent office that covers Connecticut and Southwest Massachusetts
- Conduct and coordinate difficult and sensitive investigations related to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in Agency programs and operations
- Investigate wrongdoing by applicants, grantees, contractors, or by Agency employees in the performance of their official duties
- Investigate violations to Title 18,United States Code, which involves fraud; embezzlement, collusion, conflict of interest, gambling, use, sale or distribution of narcotics, and organized crime
- Independently conduct difficult and sensitive criminal and non-criminal investigations
- Conduct research to determine the applicable laws and regulations which were violated and the proof required to establish a violation
- Initiate contacts with Federal, State, and local entities
- Plan and conduct surveillances, undercover operations, arrests and searches
- Testify before Grand Jury in court proceedings
- Brief Special Agent in Charge on investigative activities
- Prepare comprehensive investigative reports for prosecutive and management officials.
Criminal Investigator (1811)/William Clinton Protection Detail, Special Agent
United States Secret Service
Chappaqua, NY
10.2013 - 04.2018
- Planning and executing daily protective operations domestic and foreign for President William Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton
- Conduct foreign advances and create surveys to determine how much manpower and what types of equipment are needed to provide protection
- Identify hospitals and evacuation routes and work closely with local and/or foreign police, fire, and rescue units to develop the protection plan and determine emergency routes and procedures
- Set a command post with secure communications to act as the communication center for protective activities
- Coordinate and brief law enforcement representatives participating in the visit
- Gather intelligence information and act accordingly
- After each protective mission, analyze every step of the protective operation, record unusual incidents, and suggest improvements for future operations
- Coordinated highly complex and sensitive investigative activities with other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies.
Criminal Investigator (1811)/Digital Forensic Examiner, Special Agent
United States Secret Service
Miami, Florida
03.2005 - 10.2013
- Provided continuity on long term investigations and cases pending with the U.S Attorney's office or State Attorney's office; testifies at hearings, arraignments, and trials
- Prepared reports of investigation that include pertinent information and chronologies of activities, as well as assist other agents in conducting interviews of subjects and witnesses, conducting surveillance and executing arrests and search warrants
- Developed and use informants
- Perform undercover work
- Plan workload, and train lower-graded criminal investigators in investigative methods and techniques
- Coordinate digital evidence, electronic analysis, and trial preparation in support of criminal investigations
- Plan, coordinate, and direct forensic science activities
- Inventory, examine, retrieve, and perform comprehensive technical analyses of digital evidence without altering the original
- Prepare evidence for examination from crime scenes
- Testify in court as to the procedures and methods used to obtain data
- Physical data repair and file recovery using a Clean Room
- Maintain current levels of proficiency in the use of protective equipment including firearms.
System Administrator
Electronic Data Systems
Miami, Florida
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers.
Field Investigator
US Investigations Services, OPM
01.1998 - 01.2000
- OPM contract investigator conducted field work for security clearances and background investigations.
Education
B.S in Criminal Justice -
Florida International University
01.1998
Skills
- Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents
- Government regulations, executive orders, agency rules
- Democratic political process
- Human behavior and performance
- Criminal investigations in accordance with legal and statutory requirements
- Investigation coordination with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
- Physical and electronic surveillance
- Undercover operations
- Performing and overseeing personnel protective security operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
- Spanish, 5 ILR
- French, 2+ ILR
Awards
- Individual Cash Award (December 2023)
- Dedicated Service Recognition (2018)
- INTERPOL Recognition Award (2017)
- Digital Forensic Examiner of the Year (2012)
- Dedicated service and contributions made while serving on the Secret Service Unity Day Committee, (September 2012)
- Recognized for dedication and commitment to the security and protection of Mr. and Mrs. Romney detail, (September 2012)
- In recognition of excellence in fulfilling the investigative duties within the Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force (MECTF) Squad and the protective missions of the U.S. Secret Service, Miami District, (July 2012)
- Foreign Language Award, (March 2012)
- Under Cover Agent of the Year Award, (2011)
- Award for continued excellence in the investigative and protective missions of the Service in the Miami FO district, (May 2011)
- Award for excellent performance during the POTUS Obama visit to Santiago, Chile, South America, (March 2011)
- In recognition of excellence and participation at the Latin American Working Group on Information Technology Crimes-Interpol Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina, (April 2011)
- Foreign Language Award, (March 2011)
- Under Cover Agent of the Year Award, (2010)
- Award for continued excellence in the investigative and protective missions of the Service in the Miami FO district, (August 2010)
- Award to acknowledge contributions to the ECSAP-CF Program, Digital Forensics Examiner, (July 2010)
- Recognized for continued excellence in the investigative and protective missions of the Service in the Miami Field Office district, (May 2010)
- Foreign Language Award, (March 2010)
- Foreign Language Award, (March 2009)
- Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force recognition to evidence team leaders during the execution of 9 Federal search warrants in the TJX investigation, (September 2008)
- Foreign Language Award, (March 2008)
- Recognition for planning and logistics of the Organization of American States (OAS) Cyber Security Conference (November 2007)
- Foreign Language Award, (March 2007)
- Excellence in investigations in conjunction with Davie, Florida PD and the USPS Inspection Service, (January 2007)
- In recognition of excellence and participation at the Organization of American States (OAS) Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, (March 2006)
- Financial Fraud Investigator of the Year Award, (2006)
Training
- Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist (February 2024)
- Technology Threats and Trends Against Law Enforcement (January 2024)
- Internet Investigations and Intelligence (January 2024)
- Middle Eastern Intelligence (January 2024)
- Open Source Intelligence to Investigate Fraud (October 2023)
- NY-NJ HIDTA Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Fraud (June 2023)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training (September 2022)
- WIFLE Leadership conference (August 2022)
- Fundamentals of Federal Student Aid Administration Workshop (November 2021)
- CIGIE Transitional Training Program (July 2018)
- OI In-Service Training (May 2018)
- Candidate Nominee Operations Protection Training (July 2015)
- Annual Electronic Crimes Special Agent Program Conference (July 2008-2012)
- Advanced EnCase Field Intelligence Forensic Training (May 2009)
- Advanced AccessData Windows XP Forensic Training (April 2009)
- Clean Room Recovery Training, DataMechanix, Santa Ana, CA (November 2007)
- Basic Computer Recovery Training (FLETC) (June 2007)
- Preliminary Computer Recovery Training (FLETC May 2007)
- Secure Digital Evidence Storage System – XSAN Administration (May 2007)
- The Investigation of Computer Crime by SEARCH (June 2007)
- Basic Investigations of Computers and Electronic Crimes (June 2006)
- Special Agent Training Course (U.S. Secret Service) (June 2005)
- Criminal Investigator Training Program (U.S. Secret Service) (March 2005)
- Special Agent Introductory Course (U.S. Secret Service) (March 2005)
Timeline
Criminal Investigator (1811)/Special Agent
OIG: Department of Education
09.2021 - Current
Criminal Investigator (1811)/Special Agent
OIG: Social Security Administration
04.2018 - 09.2021
Criminal Investigator (1811)/William Clinton Protection Detail, Special Agent
United States Secret Service
10.2013 - 04.2018
Criminal Investigator (1811)/Digital Forensic Examiner, Special Agent
United States Secret Service
03.2005 - 10.2013
System Administrator
Electronic Data Systems
01.2000 - 01.2005
Field Investigator
US Investigations Services, OPM
01.1998 - 01.2000
B.S in Criminal Justice -
Florida International University
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