Zachary Smith
Cameron
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
01.2020 - Current
- Serve as a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) responsible for conducting complex federal criminal investigations involving violent crime, firearms trafficking, gang activity, narcotics trafficking, organized crime, and other violations of federal law. Investigations routinely involve multi-jurisdictional criminal organizations operating across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Upon appointment with ATF, I was assigned to the Waco Satellite Office and detailed to the Texas Anti-Gang Center. Conducted long-term investigations targeting violent offenders, armed gang members, firearms traffickers, and organized criminal enterprises. Utilized confidential informants, surveillance operations, search warrants, arrest warrants, undercover techniques, and intelligence-driven investigative strategies to identify, disrupt, and dismantle criminal organizations.
- Prepared criminal complaints, search warrant affidavits, arrest warrant affidavits, subpoenas, investigative reports, intelligence products, and prosecutorial summaries. Coordinated investigative efforts with Assistant United States Attorneys, state prosecutors, federal agencies, state agencies, and local law enforcement partners to enhance case outcomes.
- Conducted interviews and interrogations of suspects, witnesses, victims, and cooperating defendants. Managed confidential informants and sensitive investigative assets while ensuring compliance with Department of Justice and ATF policies to maintain integrity of investigations.
- Successfully completed ATF Special Response Team Selection in 2025 and currently serve as a part-time operator assigned to ATF Special Response Team 3 (SRT-3). Participate in high-risk warrant service operations, fugitive apprehensions, tactical operations, and specialized law enforcement missions requiring advanced tactical training and operational planning.
- In 2026, I was selected to establish and operate the College Station Satellite Office as the sole assigned Special Agent. Responsible for developing investigative initiatives throughout the Brazos Valley region, establishing relationships with partner agencies, identifying emerging criminal threats, and independently managing complex criminal investigations involving organized crime, violent offenders, firearms trafficking, and narcotics trafficking.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies as a member of the Homeland Security Task Force on intelligence-driven investigations targeting transnational criminal organizations, contributing to enhanced public safety and threat mitigation.
- Prepare and execute federal search warrants and arrest warrants.
- Conduct surveillance operations and intelligence-gathering activities.
- Manage confidential informants and cooperating witnesses.
- Coordinate with prosecutors regarding criminal charges and prosecution strategies.
- Conduct interviews and interrogations.
- Participate in tactical operations and high-risk warrant service.
- Prepare investigative reports and prosecutorial case packages.
- Testify in federal court proceedings and grand jury matters.
- Coordinate investigations with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Texas State Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enforced state laws, conducted criminal investigations, responded to emergency incidents, and protected public safety throughout assigned patrol areas.
- Conducted criminal interdiction activities, traffic enforcement operations, crash investigations, and criminal investigations; collected evidence, conducted interviews, prepared detailed reports, testified in court, and coordinated investigations with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Acquired expertise in criminal investigations, report writing, courtroom testimony, evidence collection, officer safety tactics, emergency response operations, and public interaction.
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security Studies
Sam Houston State University
01-2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business and Finance
Sam Houston State University
01-2016
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Organized Crime Investigations
- Gang Investigations
- Search Warrant Preparation
- Arrest Warrant Preparation
- Intelligence Gathering
- Confidential Source Management
- Tactical Operations
- Operational strategy
- Case management
- Interagency Coordination
- Courtroom Testimony
Certification
- Active Texas Peace Officer License
- Texas TCOLE Certificate (Current and Maintained)
Veterans Preference
No
Security Clearance
TS
Training
- Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP)
- ATF Special Agent Basic Training
- ATF Special Response Team Selection
- Firearms Investigations
- Organized Crime Investigations
- Gang Investigations
- Search Warrant Preparation and Execution
- Confidential Informant Management
- Interview and Interrogation Techniques
- Intelligence-Led Policing
- Tactical Operations Training
- Homeland Security Studies
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
Us Citizen
Yes
Collegiate Athletic Experience
- Sam Houston State University, NCAA Division I Baseball Student-Athlete, 08/01/14, 05/01/16
- Angelina College, Collegiate Baseball Student-Athlete, 08/01/12, 05/01/14
- Sam Houston State University, Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach, 08/01/16, 05/01/18
Timeline
Criminal Investigator (Special Agent)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
01.2020 - Current
Texas State Trooper
Texas Department of Public Safety
01.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Homeland Security Studies
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business and Finance
Sam Houston State University