Background Investigator – Chicago, IL

Luther M. French, CFE

P.O. Box 431

Steger, Illinois 60472

708-***-****

addlb3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Criminal Investigator/Special Agent (Forensic Accountant/Investigator) with IRS-Criminal Investigation Division. Twenty-seven years experience investigating violations relative to criminal statutes of tax administration, financial crimes, AML and Bank Secrecy Act Regulations and other related offenses. These duties would also include considerations such as why or when a criminal/internal investigation should be undertaken and who (what other agencies) should conduct or participate and how the investigation should be organized and conducted. Performing investigative enforcement duties. Conducting surveillance, armed escorts, dignitary protection (at least six campaigns assigned to U.S. Secret Service Presidential Election Details), undercover operations, search and arrest warrants and electronic surveillance. Basic Instructor and On-Job-Instructor (OJI) training with experience serving in training group overseeing trainees. Fifteen years experience as Background Investigator/Government Contractor for U.S. government (Department of State – Office Diplomatic Security Service, Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Government Accounting Office, and Office of Personnel Management). Licensed Private Detective and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with numerous years experience in forensic accounting/investigations, background investigations and insurance disability fraud investigations.

Experience:

ADC, Ltd Investigations 12/2018 - Presently

Contract Investigator (Background Investigator) 02/2005 – 10/2012

Performs police department and courthouse record checks/searches and employer and character reference/subject interviews for Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and National Security Agency (NSA) personnel.

CSRA-GDIT 10/2013-Presently

Chantilly, VA 20151

Contract Special Investigator

Performs police department and courthouse record checks/searches and employer and character reference/subject interviews for various agencies of the United States Government.

Omniplex 06/2012-04/2017

Chantilly, VA 20151

Contract Investigator

Performs police department and courthouse record checks/searches and employer and character reference/subject interviews for various agencies of the United States Government.

U.S. State Department 04/2010-Presently

Office Diplomatic Security Service

Special Investigator/Government Contractor

Performs police department and courthouse record checks/searches and employer and character reference/subject interviews for Department of State (Office of Diplomatic Security Service). Supporting security clearance approval process for access to national security information

Fact Finders Group, Inc 01/2008 – Presently

Investigator

Performs investigations for IL Department of Public Aid (fraud investigations), City of Chicago Public School System (employee misconduct and injury claims) and background investigations for Chicago Police Department, Chicago Housing Authority, Cook County Forest Preserves District (Legal Department support), litigation support (Union Pacific Railroad), trial/hearing preparation, due diligence, witness location.

NWI Investigative Group, Inc 09/2007- 09/2008

Investigator

Performs specialized investigations for the State of New York regarding workers comp and disability insurance claims fraud requiring surveillance, claimant locate, police department and courthouse record checks/searches and witness and claimant interviews.

Licensed Private Investigator/Detective (#115-001965) 02/2006 – Presently

Performs background checks, due diligence checks, witness locate, litigation, trial preparation, process server, financial statement analysis as a CFE. Protection escorts and dignitary protection and electronic surveillance detection (sweeps).

Kroll Government Investigations 02/2005 - 07/2006

Contract Background Investigator

Performed police department and courthouse record checks/searches and employer and reference interviews for U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for military, law enforcement and other sensitive personnel/positions. Completed OPM Experienced Investigator Training Course (65 hours).

State of Illinois – Governors State University 09/2004 - 09/2006

1 University - Police Officer

Metropolitan Limousine 08/2004 – 01/2016

Limousine driver licensed by the City of Chicago servicing Citadel Investment Group, The Boeing Company, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Pennisula Hotel, Trump Hotel, etc.

U.S. Treasury Department-

Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) 08/1978 - 06/2004

Criminal Investigator/Special Agent

Performed investigative and enforcement duties such as testifying as a government witness; assisting the U.S. Attorney during the preparation of cases for trial; conducting collateral inquires; and providing protection to persons and property. Obtains, evaluates, integrates and recommends action on information items to identify large areas of noncompliance. Functions as a team leader and/or expert consultant in the information gathering function. Conducts or participates in enforcement activities such as surveillance, armed escorts, dignitary protection, undercover operations (undercover agent, contact agent), execution of search and arrest warrants and seizures. Assigned to six U.S. Secret Service Presidential election campaigns serving in dignitary/candidate protection. Received Basic Instructor Training in 1994 and performed instructor duties writing and teaching courses (e.g. Advanced Interviewing, Lexis Nexus, and Handling Informants). Performed as On-Job-Instructor (OJI) in training group over seeing special agent trainees through IRS-CI training. Also performed various recruitment duties (e.g. college recruitment, high school and elementary youth motivation speaking). Also participated in occupational analysis of CI special agent position. Tasked with re-writing the Treasury Enforcement Agent (TEA) exam with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in 1999-2000. In 1998 participated with task force charged with designing course content focusing on current guidelines and procedures, and potential pitfalls in dealing with informants.

Conducted Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Tax and Asset Recovery Investigations relating to Offshore Banking, Bank Fraud, Suspicious Activity Reports, Investment Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO), and Tax evasion.

Skills:

Knowledge of and ability to apply legal and accounting principles and techniques. Ability to review sources of information including internal audits, exit interviews with departing employees, reports by outside auditors, press reports or inquiries, and allegations made in employment actions and civil litigation in deciding whether an investigation is warranted.

Knowledge of investigative planning and implementation to include procedural planning (structuring the investigation). Decision making regarding how the investigation should be conducted; resources necessary to conduct investigation. Composition of investigative team; the investigative plan (objectives).

Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner gathering and analyzing facts quickly and efficiently, but capable of responding effectively to the concerns of the entity. Ability to follow a plan established at the outset without disrupting the operation of the entity unnecessarily.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in ways which are clear, concise, and convey the intended meaning. Also adapt at communicating necessary (significant) details to management while the investigation is ongoing in a manner requiring delicacy.

Skill in applying interviewing principles and techniques.

Ability to participate in court-related activities such as trial preparation and testimony; grand jury assistance; and applying for search, arrest, and seizure warrants.

Ability to effectively conduct enforcement activities in full compliance with all legal parameters and procedures.

Lead Tech Agent (IRS-CI) 03/2000 – 06/2004

Performed investigative duties such as performing electronic surveillance (both visual and audio). Demonstrated ability to work with Global Positioning Satellite systems, Tele-Trac systems, digital recording devices, and Pole-Cams (cameras). Also proficient in the installation of radio system antennas, repeaters, base stations, radio programming and car installations. Experienced with covert video and audio installations (both automotive and in-house/office settings).

Education:

B.S., 1979, Chicago State University; Major: Accounting

2000, Technical Surveillance Sciences; Major: Technical & Video Surveillance Operations

2000, Orion Electronics Limited; RF and GPS Tracking

1994, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Basic Instructor Training and On-Job-Instructor (OJI) training

1998, FLETC; Advanced Interviewing Techniques (Instructor)

Extensive training Microsoft Windows XP, Word, Excel, Power Point, Lexis-Nexis, Choice Point (Auto-Trak) and IRB Search.

Professional Affiliations:

Federal Criminal Investigators Association (FCIA)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

National Technical Investigators Association (NATIA)

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA)

Association of Former Special Agents of the Internal Revenue Service (AFSA)

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