Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Steven Hofer

New Orleans,LA
Steven Hofer

Summary

Accomplished and seasoned supervisory law enforcement executive with a strong background in commanding and leading large organizations, including military experience. Attained a Master of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri St. Louis. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and risk management within the law enforcement field. Proficient in leading investigative techniques, intelligence gathering, and crisis response. Emphasizes team collaboration and operational efficiency. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a results-driven approach.

Overview

31
years of professional experience

Work History

Drug Enforcement Administration

Special Agent in Charge
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for leading 550 employees, in 18 offices across a four-state region with a $7M operating budget to ensure the safe and successful outcome for thousands of criminal investigations every year
  • Manage all the supporting logistics and needed resources for the technical and administrative oversight for operations, human resources, compliance, budget and finance, information systems, recruiting, public affairs, community outreach, core job training, and partnership collaboration with more than 100 other law enforcement agencies

Drug Enforcement Administration

Supervisory Special Agent
01.2016 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Improved inter-agency collaboration by fostering strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
  • Managed up to 200 active investigations simultaneously.
  • Implemented data driven programs to prevent crime and improve outcomes of criminal investigations.
  • Organized agents' activities to protect people and property.

Drug Enforcement Administration

Special Agent
11.2004 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Conducted thorough investigations for successful case resolutions and improved public safety.
  • Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
  • Managed sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.
  • Delivered expert testimony in court proceedings, presenting reliable evidence leading to successful prosecutions.

U.S. Army

Commissioned Officer
01.1994 - 11.2004

Job overview

  • Responsible for mission accomplishment, training, and health and welfare of assigned soldiers and officers
  • Throughout my tenure served as a platoon leader, company executive officer, officer basic course instructor, and company commander
  • Assignments included multiple domestic posts and two overseas deployments during Operation Joint Forge and Operation Iraqi Freedom

Education

University of Missouri St. Louis
St. Louis, MO

Master of Arts from Criminology and Criminal Justice
01.2016

University Overview

GPA: 3.8 Grade Point Average

Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO

Bachelor of Arts from Business – Marketing
06-1994

University Overview

  • Awarded three-year ROTC scholarship
  • GPA: 3.2 Grade Point Average

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Engaging Presentation Skills
  • Resilient Performance in Stressful Situations
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Flexibility in Adapting
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Prioritization and Scheduling
  • Interagency coordination
  • Vulnerability Assessment

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the U.S. Army Bronze Star as a company commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • Recognized with 20 consecutive years of Exceptional Performance awards as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Affiliations

  • Chairman for the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Executive Board
  • Member Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
  • Member Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents

Timeline

Special Agent in Charge

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2024 - Current

Supervisory Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2016 - 01.2024

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
11.2004 - 01.2016

Commissioned Officer

U.S. Army
01.1994 - 11.2004

University of Missouri St. Louis

Master of Arts from Criminology and Criminal Justice

Missouri Western State University

Bachelor of Arts from Business – Marketing
Steven Hofer