Christopher Sinclair
Los Angeles
Summary
Hardworking Special Agent with over 15 years of federal investigative experience. Extensive knowledge of relevant state and federal guidelines. Sold understanding of law enforcement practices. Safely and effectively uses surveillance and monitoring equipment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA
05.2020 - Current
- Investigated crimes related to the Controlled Substance Act to include identifying drug trafficking organizations and dismantling/interrupting complex networks if illegal narcotics distribution.
- Collaborated with DEA foreign offices on intelligence sharing to further the DEA mission.
- Coordinated with local and federal agencies on multiple state and federal investigations.
- Consulted and cooperated with the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion for successful prosecutions.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
Staff Operations Specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Recognized for performance and selected by management to co-lead a team with a FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst to develop a training curriculum for incoming contractors.
- Utilized database access to research, analyze, and document Special Interest Aliens (SIA) to ensure FBI Field Offices and Legat Offices, to ensure these offices were informed and could take appropriate action on the potential threat posed by specific SIAs.
- Investigated, evaluated and reported on Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applicants to assess the eligibility of visitors to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.
- Contributed extensively to the results of the team through expertise in analyzing and evaluating data leading to the denial or removal to individuals seeking entry into the United States who pose a National Security threat.
Federal Police Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
02.2010 - 08.2017
- Responsible for training incoming officers with police and security operations.
- Collaborated with both local and federal agencies for events such as Presidential Inaugurations and diplomatic visits.
- Honed interpersonal and negotiation skills through interactions with the general public. Conducted myself with fairness and impartiality as both a representative of the FBI and the broader law enforcement profession.
- Developed strong communication skills through many interactions with FBI leadership, at all levels.
- onducted policing operations by enforcing laws and regulations in line with the law and FBI professional standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
08-2010
Skills
- Federal criminal code expertise
- Subpoenas
- Undercover assignments
- Federal statutes
Accomplishments
- DEA Basic Agent Course, November 2020
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), May 2010
- FBI Police Advance Training, June 2010
Training
DEA Special Response Team (SRT) Basic Course, June 2024
Timeline
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA
05.2020 - Current
Staff Operations Specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
08.2017 - 05.2020
Federal Police Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI
02.2010 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University