Zachary Rogers
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Hard working, ambitious professional committed to making a positive impact on public safety. A calm leader with demonstrated ability to perform in a team structure. Maintains composure and effectiveness in stressful situations. Experienced researcher of topics related to terrorism, law enforcement operations, and international affairs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigative Analyst
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Quantico, VA
11.2024 - Current
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Worked in the 24/7 Multiple Threat Alert Center (MTAC).
- As part of the Law Enforcement Desk team, I provided support for both field and headquarters components, in addition to federal, state, and local partners.
- Monitored news media and event monitoring software for current events that were relevant to the Department of the Navy's equities.
- Collaborated with watch floor partners (Army CID, Air Force OSI, Pentagon Force Protection, etc.) to communicate vital intelligence and information.
- Worked with numerous law enforcement databases, including NCIC, Consolidated Law Enforcement Operations Center (CLEOC), Internal NCIS searches (KNET), Department of Defense Law Enforcement Exchange (DDEX/LINX), Defense Consolidated Index of Investigations (DCII), Defense Information System for Security (DISS), and Chameleon.
- Also worked with commercial databases like TLOxp and LexisNexus/Accurint
- Worked 12-hour shifts (0500-1700 and vice versa) both days and nights.
- Answered the LE Desk line, NCIS hotline, and NCIS espionage line.
- Answered routine requests for information from field agents, and replied in a timely manner with accurate, relevant information for criminal, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism investigations.
- Provided field office and HQ analyst groups with summaries of information and initial analysis regarding calls received on the hotline and espionage line
- Assisted local law enforcement with military affiliation and training checks for individuals they had encountered in an investigation or in the field, including during barricaded suspect situations.
- Assisted field agents with locating information on individuals that they could not find on their own, including addresses, associates, phone numbers, etc.
- Monitored the NCIS online tips portal during non-business hours to make sure any information that needed immediate action was given to the duty agent.
- Contacted leadership if any large-scale events happened during non-business hours that could have an impact on Navy or NCIS operations.
- Assisted field agents with cell phone pings for subjects that posed a threat to themselves or others.
- Routinely interacted with individuals on the hotline who were mentally ill or experiencing severe trauma.
- Made sure any immediate threats or incidents were reported to the field office, or the duty agent for the responsible AOR.
- Provided intelligence and research support to large-scale events and operations (Army-Navy game, Inauguration)
- Provided immediate research support to major emergency events (DC plane crash, NOLA attack, etc.).
- Attended and completed the Office of the Director of Intelligence's Analysis 101 course.
- Job Schedule: Shift work (84 hours per 2 weeks with frequent overtime)
- Job Series: 1805
- Pay Plan: GS-09
Junior Security Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 11.2024
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Assisted the senior physical security specialist with all tasks.
- Monitored internal security systems for alarms and followed up on any that were suspicious.
- Made sure internal security hardware was operational.
- Maintained communications security equipment.
- Assisted in the development of internal operating procedures for the use of classified security equipment.
- Briefed senior personnel on the use of secure communications equipment, including operational security for use in foreign countries.
- Investigated and reported violations of Criminal Division (CRM) security policies
- Assisted in maintaining classified spaces.
- Trained new CRM employees on SCIF procedures.
- Assisted in audits of classified and unclassified security containers.
- Assisted in the accreditation process of new SCIFs.
- Made sure that all classified material and spaces were kept in line with intelligence community directives.
- Escorted contractors into secure spaces.
- Managed access for CRM personnel to all spaces, classified and unclassified.
- monitored and assisted with classified and unclassified burn runs.
- Coordinated with external vendors for the installation and maintenance of security solutions.
- Full time (40 hour work week)
- Job Series: 0080
- Pay Grade: GS-09
Security Trainee (Pathways Intern)
Department of Justice, Criminal Division
Washington, DC
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Trained in all elements of security (Personnel, Physical, Information, Emergency Management).
- Assisted the senior physical security specialist with tasks.
- Submitted work orders to contractors regarding security equipment.
- Escorted visiting contractors throughout criminal division facilities.
- Diagnosed issues with security equipment (secure doors, xray machines, card readers, etc).
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special security events (ie. Attorney General visits).
- Responded to physical security requests sent in by criminal division employees.
- Used internal systems (C-CURE, AST, JSTARS) to determine validity of clearances.
- Examined security camera footage for internal use and outside agency investigations.
- Audited the security cameras to make sure they were in working order and clear of any dirt.
- Hours Worked: 40 hours per week
- GS-0099-05
Congressional Relations Intern
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked within the Office of Congressional Relations.
- Managed the congressional intake mailbox. Tasked inquiries to the correct branch for a response and responded to congressional staffers.
- Created and sent out the close of business report to agency leadership every day reporting what the Office of Congressional Relations was doing over a 2 week span.
- Trained to use the ICATT system for OCR.
- Updated contacts in the ICATT OCR system so congressional liaisons have the correct contact information for congressional offices.
- Analyzed data from ICATT to determine which work packages were being done on time and which ones were overdue and needed to be addressed for each branch.
- Helped with logistics for congressional events taking place that involved ICE.
- Assisted liaisons with briefings for congressional staff
- Attended and assisted with weekly appropriations briefings on migration.
- Hours Worked: 40 hours per week (Summer, June 1- August 31), 25 hours per week (spring/winter/fall)
- Volunteer position
Education
Master of Arts - Security Policy Studies
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY06.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Report Writing
- Open source research and data collection
- Research
- Proficient with Google and Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Sheets, etc)
- Russian (Beginner level)
Volunteer Work
- First year Student move in volunteer (2018 & 2019)
- Transfer Student move in volunteer (2019)
- USA Hockey: Try Hockey for Free volunteer (2017-2019)
Timeline
Investigative Analyst
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
11.2024 - Current
Junior Security Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division
07.2023 - 11.2024
Security Trainee (Pathways Intern)
Department of Justice, Criminal Division
03.2023 - 07.2023
Congressional Relations Intern
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
05.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Security Policy Studies
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Marist College
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