Stephen Zirlin

**** ***** **, **** ****. San Diego, CA 92101

ady28n@r.postjobfree.com 619-***-****

U.S. Citizen 10-Point Veterans Preference (U.S. Marine Corps).

Employment History:

United States Marne Corps 88-92 (Honorable Discharge) with numerous commendations. Federal Law Enforcement/Special Agent.

9/1992 to 5/2017

U.S. Special Agent/Investigator

Highly trained and strategically minded security specialist with military and federal expertise. Certified in crisis negotiation with leadership investigative experience both domestically and abroad.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Licensed Private Investigator #188651

SAZ Investigations, LLC - San Diego, CA/ Owner

April 2019 to Present

I am a licensed private investigator amongst other duties, (1) investigates crimes, (2) investigates the identity, business, occupation, character, etc., of a person, (3) investigates the location of lost or stolen property, (4) investigates the cause of fires, losses, accidents, damage or injury, or (5) secures evidence for use in court. I may protect persons only if such services are incidental to an investigation; they may not protect property.

Veterans Village of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA. Supervisor: Aaron Maggy, 650-***-****. Hours Per Week: 40.

Outreach Intake Specialist (12/2017 – 6/2018)

Key Skills:

Provided outreach to homeless veterans in the San Diego area, connecting them with services to secure food and shelter. Established and fostered a network of providers, including professional-level resources, to support and spread awareness of the Homeless Veteran Shelter Program. Advocate for recognition of homeless and veteran rights and actively combat social stigmas negatively impacting disadvantaged demographics at large.

Selected Contributions:

Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff in key stakeholder organizations, including referral agencies and service providers.

Conceived, planned, and executed activities to ensure compliance with contract and agency requirements; dismissed noncompliant program participants.

Tracked congregation points of homeless veterans; identified patterns and trends to assist in delivery of essential services.

Delivered crisis intervention activities to provide critical support to distressed individuals.

Crisis Management; Mental Health; Community Relations; Social Services; Advocacy; Interpersonal Relations; Conflict Resolution.

Key Skills: Crisis Management; Budget Management; Mental Health; Community Relations; Social Services; Advocacy; Interpersonal Relations; Conflict Resolution; Program Management; Writing

Promoted program to at-risk demographics; determining individual eligibility and educating potential participants on services and supports offered to assist them. Develop and disseminate program literature, including guidebooks, flyers, and handouts. Engage with Continuum of Care and VA Homeless Coordinators to identify areas of need and request additional resources. Compile and maintain case files, including internal and external reports and service plans.

Selected Contributions:

Collaborated in planning program events and activities to support veterans and community initiatives to offer them critical services.

Established and maintained ongoing working relationships with community service providers; met regularly with federal and community-based program teams to ensure continuum of care.

Facilitated budget development through complex needs analysis on operational requirements.

US Department of Commerce, Boulder, Colorado, USA. Special Agent Training Supervisor: Andy Grentz, 337-***-****. Hours Per Week: 40.

Senior Special Agent (7/2015 – 5/2017)

Key Skills: Investigating; Security; Federal Regulations; Critical Thinking; Communication

Led or independently conducted investigations to assess strategic and tactical threats posed by hostile third parties. Developed and implemented programs and projects to integrate new preventative, investigative, or enforcement approaches to protect critical infrastructure. Coordinated collaborations between US Intelligence and law enforcement communities to respond to threats jeopardizing mission-critical objectives.

Selected Contributions:

Provided security management solutions to Office of Security (OSY) on a variety of objectives, including protection of personnel and assets.

US Department of Homeland Security, San Diego, California, USA. Training Supervisor Ronald Lee 858-***-**** Hours per Week: 40-50.

Senior Special Agent (6/2008 – 7/2015)

Key Skills: Investigating; Security; Federal Regulations; Critical Thinking; Communication; Law enforcement; training.

Investigated border violence concerns, including firearms trafficking, drug smuggling, money laundering, worker abuse or exploitation, and gang/cartel-related violence. Supported comprehensive enforcement strategy to promote national security, public safety, protection of critical infrastructure, and respect for human rights. Employed surveillance and intelligence gathering techniques to identify threats to homeland security and individual rights. Enforce punishments on violations of International Trafficking in Arms (ITAR) regulations and Export Administration (EAR). Coordinated with US Attorney’s Office, State and Local law enforcement entities to obtain indictments and search/arrest warrants. Delivered fully and accurately completed reports to facilitate department operations.

Selected Contributions:

Collected, verified, and advised on matters of deep intelligence regarding various violent street gangs, including membership, associations, criminal activities, and international movements.

Dismantled multiple operations involved in money laundering and human trafficking efforts.

Provided special instruction in counter proliferation to Malaysian government to improve quality and outcomes of international investigations.

Actively participated in field training to newly hired special agents; conducted quarterly performance evaluations to identify and address areas for improvement.

Drafted reports for court and delivered testimony to grand juries at criminal trials.

Assisted in development and execution of department for training, equipment, and supplies.

Certified undercover operative both foreign and domestic.

U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, San Diego, California, USA. Hours Per Week: 40.

Senior Special Agent (12/2004 – 6/2008)

Key Skills: Investigating; Security; Critical Thinking; Communication; Conflict Resolution; Negotiation; Report Writing

Investigated all cases related to US Navy personnel, including U.S Contractors pursuant to narcotics, larceny, child pornography, and death/homicide. Conducted interrogations, ensured correct and accurate collection and inventory of evidence, drafted effective reports.

Selected Contributions:

Completed two tours in Baghdad and Fallujah, conducting investigations and interrogations of insurgents apprehended by Joint Terrorism Task Force High Valued Individuals (JIATF) and coalition forces of suspected Iraqi insurgents and members of Al Qaeda.

On occasion would provide protection to defense attorneys for former Iraqi President Sadddam Hussein from Baghdad International Airport to court.

In 2008, Deployment and embedded with the Iraqi Fallujah Police Force to instruct in police systems and practices, and correctional techniques.

Served as Lead Case Agent for all force protection operations during 2007 Fleet Week’s Air and Sea Parade.

Led numerous protective service operations (PCOs) while abroad as well as domestic dignitary protection details for foreign officials in the US.

Provided special instruction in counter proliferation to Malaysian government to improve quality and outcomes of international investigations.

Undercover operations.

Became an FBI POST Certified Crisis Negotiator to serve as a member of San Diego Emergency Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Team.

Additional Experience:

Federal Bureau of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Philadelphia, PA USA Hours per week: 40

Industry Operations Investigator, USA 6/2001-12/2004.

Key skills: I was an Industry operations investigator (IOI) supported ATF’s regulatory mission by conducting regular inspections and investigations into regulated firearms and explosives industries. IOI’s work closely with new and existing licensees to make sure their businesses meet all federal laws and regulations. They inspect their records and inventories to make sure all items are documented correctly and stored safely. During this process, they also look for evidence of trafficking and other criminal activities.

Federal Bureau of Prisons, Philadelphia, PA, USA Hours per week: 40

Inmate Systems Supervisor (9/1992-6/ 2001)

Key Skills: I served as the department head over the Correctional Services department at a Bureau of Prisons. I was the resident expert on all custodial and security questions arising at the facility, and had full and final technical responsibility when problems occur during the course of any given shift.

Responsible for institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline, inmate work, control of hazardous tools and material, safety, sanitation, control and use of institution vehicles, and key control in his assigned areas. Also inspected facilities, observes personnel and inmates from the standpoint of security

I served as an advisor to the Warden and the correctional staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs. I integrated these policies and procedures into the overall operations of the facility, as well as the correctional department, and kept management apprised. .

Along with all other correctional institution employees, I was charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff’s correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Mountain State University, Beckley, WV

145 semester hours

3.45 GPA; graduated Magda Cum Laude

JOB-RELATED TRAINING

Forensic Interrogation

-Federal Bureau of Investigation Post Certified Crisis Negotiation

-Certified Interrogator Wicklander and Zuwlaski

-Exceeds performance evaluations.

-Excellent report writing skills

-Supreme team leader

-Certified undercover operative as well as advanced undercover operation techniques both domestic and abroad.

-Critical Infrastructure

-Global Security Operations

-Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Criminal Investigation Techniques.

-High Risk Operations Driver Training Program

-Protective Service Operations Training Program

-California Process Server (#3286)

-California Private Investigator (#188651)

-Special Agent Joint Interagency Task Force, Baghdad, Iraq 3/2006 Fallujah, Iraq 4/2008

-CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

-Mandated reporter/Domestic violence, sexual abuse/child molestation

-Emergency Response foreign and domestic

-Disaster relief

-Crisis Intervention

REFERENCES

Andrew Grentz Special Agent

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Miami, FL 337-***-****

Ronald Lee, Special Agent (Retired)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, San Diego, CA 858-***-****.

Professional

David Glaze, Group Supervisor

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, San Diego, CA 619-***-****

Professional

Michael Baxter, Special Agent (Retired)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, San Diego, CA 619-***-****

Professional

Schuyler Boyce, Detective (Retired)

San Diego Police Department, San Diego, CA 619-***-****

Professional

Chris Simons

Information Systems Security Officer 321-***-****

L-3Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL

Personal

Michael Wifler, Investigative Assistant (Retired)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, San Diego, CA 619-***-****

Professional

Joshua Gallion Former Special Agent

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, San Diego, CA 619-***-****

Professional

ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES

Spanish: Spoken (intermediate), written (intermediate), Read (intermediate)

“I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of my statements are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith.” [August 6, 2023.]

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