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Steve Beining

Boynton Beach,FL

Summary

Seasoned FBI Special Agent with years of experience as a Maritime Liaison Agent leading and managing special investigations and security issues at multiple U.S. seaports. Highly effective at collaborating with various agencies including federal, state, local and private entities. Skilled at navigating stressful environments while leveraging sound judgment in challenging situations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Melbourne, FL
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Maritime Liaison Agent coordinating with cruise, cargo, naval and port security
  • Investigated terrorism and criminal matters at Port Canaveral
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects
  • Performed arrests as per warrants issued
  • Created and filed reports on investigative activities
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations
  • Coordinated all aspects of Joint Terrorism Task Force
  • Tracked and reported terrorism and criminal trend analysis

Acting Supervisor

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Melbourne, FL
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Independently managed and coordinated all aspects of satellite FBI office
  • Oversaw nearly 100 active criminal and terrorism investigations
  • Actively participated in various federal and local committees
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows

Certified Polygraph Examiner

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Houston, TX
06.2014 - 12.2017
  • Administered polygraph examinations for terrorism and criminal investigations
  • Conducted detailed post-test interviews/interrogations of terrorism subjects
  • Created and filed detailed reports of polygraphs and interviews

Temporary Duty Assignment:

2016 - Honduras

Supervising Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Monitored and evaluated fellow agents’ performance.
  • Ensured all agents complied with agency objectives and rules
  • Developed budgets
  • Supervised 10 Special Agents, 2 Task Force Officers, 4 Professional Staff and 2 Analysts
  • Collaborated with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective utilization of resources
  • Participated in various government and private committees representing FBI

Supervisor

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Washington, DC
10.2010 - 03.2012
  • Directed staff of 10 personnel and managed budget totaling $3.5 million annually
  • Managed and directed all aspects of FBI assets in joint duty assignment with other government agencies
  • Program manager of several high-profile international counterterrorism investigations
  • Collaborated with several foreign liaison services investigating terrorism matters

Temporary Duty Assignments:

2011 to 2012 - Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba

2011 - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Supervisory Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 10.2010
  • Monitored and evaluated fellow agents’ and task force officer performance.
  • Ensured all personnel complied with agency objectives and rules.
  • Developed budgets.
  • Supervised 9 Special Agents, 3 Task Force Officers, 2 Professional Staff and 2 Analysts.
  • Managed national and international counterterrorism investigations.
  • Liaison with other federal, state and local agencies to ensure effective utilization of resources.

Temporary Duty Assignments:

Temporary Duty Assignments:

2002 to 2011 - Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba

2007 - Bogota, Colombia

2008 - Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Houston, TX
09.1995 - 10.2005
  • Maritime Liaison Agent collaborating with cruise security, cargo security and port security
  • Investigated terrorism and criminal matters at Port of Galveston, Texas
  • Led Joint Terrorism Task Force working jointly with USCG, Port Police, and county LEO assets
  • Traveled worldwide investigating terrorism matters
  • Conducted investigations for alleged criminal violations
  • Performed arrests as per warrants issued
  • Monitored internal security of country and ensured citizen lives were safeguarded
  • Maintained all aspects of investigations and prosecution of targets
  • Gathered evidence and served as witness in court proceedings

Temporary Duty Assignments:

2002 - Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba

Education

Bachelor Of Education - Kinesiology

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

Masters Certificate - Psychophysiology

National Center For Credibility Assessment
Columbia, SC
2014

Skills

  • Maritime investigations
  • Background in supervision and management
  • Effective Communications
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Teamwork / Collaboration
  • Law Enforcement Coordination
  • Threat and Vulnerability Analysis
  • Provide briefings
  • Terrorism Threat Identification
  • Criminal Threat Identification
  • Strong critical thinking capabilities

Certification

2016 - National Center for Credibility Assessment

  • Certified Polygraph Examiner

2018 - Facility Security Officer Course

  • USCG MARAD Certified Security Officer

Subject Matter Expert in Counterterrorism

Timeline

Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
08.2018 - 11.2019

Acting Supervisor

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
04.2018 - 08.2018

Certified Polygraph Examiner

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
06.2014 - 12.2017

Supervising Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
03.2012 - 05.2014

Supervisor

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
10.2010 - 03.2012

Supervisory Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
10.2005 - 10.2010

Special Agent

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
09.1995 - 10.2005

Bachelor Of Education - Kinesiology

The University of Toledo

Masters Certificate - Psychophysiology

National Center For Credibility Assessment
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