REGINALD I. DUNCAN
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Security professional, extensive sworn federal law enforcement, corporate and private sector experience, in both foreign and domestic environments. Accredited Diplomat. Expertise in threat assessment, system selection, implementation, organization and project coordination & management of multi-site operations. Dignity threat assessment and protection plan/implementation and training.
Specific strengths in the area of teamwork, staff development, hiring/training and administration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lincoln Technical Institute, Paramus, NJ 2006 - Present
Lead Instructor, Criminal Justice Degree Program
Expanded, developed and directed the delivery of the 900 hour Criminal Justice Degree Program, to include the creation and establishment of the Criminal Justice Guest Speaker Program (CJGSP) and the Investigative Practical Laboratory Course of Study (IPLCS). Provide instruction and subject matter expertise in the areas of investigation, security, criminology and criminal procedure. Coordinated recruitment/selection activates with Admissions. Instrumental in the programs rapid grow from 20 to 150 students in less than one year. Direct and administer the Criminal Justice Staff to include, but not limited to, the identification and sourcing of assets and materials required to expand and support the program. Developed six innovative and challenging curriculum enhancement programs to encourage, inspire and motivate students.
Duncan Security Consulting Services (DSCS) Somerset, NJ 2005 -2006
Security Consultant – Jamaica, Kuwait, Oman
Domestic Operations:
• Developed corporate security programs to include physical security, loss prevention, supply chain, personnel/plant security, communications security, logistics/site and supply chain, designed information security, asset protection, and employee safety programs. Designed security strategy as it relates to the entire firm and staff located throughout the United States. Provided security input and perspective to company clients to insure security relevant issues were addressed, understood and considered when formulating business strategies. Conducted in-depth security assessments/profiles and analysis of vulnerabilities. Assisted in the identification of guard force manpower requirements, criteria, selection and budget forecasting. As program manager, implemented and managed all aspects the client’s security program.
International Affairs:
• Trained and served as subject matter expert and/or presenter for customs or border control training/procedures. Instruction included, but was not limited to, narcotics interdiction, port security, customs investigative techniques, money laundering, intellectual property rights, control of weapons of mass destruction, commercial import/export operations and customs valuation. Developed materials unique to DSCS, for all required administrative support and seizure/referral control and documentation, associated with non-intrusive imaging devices.
• Course Development: developed materials for later presentation by DSCS, its associates, the client or in-country advisors in my employ. Courses were developed in a number of customs and border control-related areas such as those described above to address the clients needs.
• Assessments: conducted on-site; of customs administrations and other border control agencies. Assessments were general in scope or geared to specific areas (e.g., control of weapons of mass destruction, narcotics or intellectual property rights). Reviewed specific Customs agencies and programs. Conducted broader surveys of the entire governmental border control and enforcement system. Designed the strategic placement and coordination of enforcement assets, such non-intrusive imaging technologies (x-ray, backscatter and gamma ray) units, CCTV and high mast lighting, administrative and technical reforms.
• Technical Assistance: provided in highly specialized areas such as legal reform, selection of inspectional technology (high and low tech), port security, Customs/trade facilitation and specialized field operations. DSCS can review the customs law and regulations of a country, making recommendations for improvements, or providing technical assistance in the preparation of new laws and regulations that meet the needs of a specific country.
PORT AUTHORITY OF JAMAICA, Kingston Jamaica, WI 2003-2005
Security Consultant
Managed and directed the 20 Million USD Port Authority of Jamaica, port security initiative:
• Directed those actions necessary for Jamaica to achieve Port Certification, under the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS)
• Developed training, tactical initiatives, administrative controls and security criteria. Protocols for electronic access control, closed circuit TV and underwater surveillance camera operations. Prepared procurement allocations, budgetary and program cost projections.
• Conducted the international search for non-intrusive cargo examiners. Directed the identification, selection and hiring of 30 US security personnel. Coordinated and deployment the utilization of mobile imaging equipment at the port. Designed all program documentation ref: safety, security maintenance and seizure/referral reporting.
FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL, Somerset, NJ 2001-2003
Instructor, Security Consultant
• Developed armed intruder emergency action procedures for teachers and staff.
US CUSTOMS SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, Washington, DC 1999 - 2001
Program Manager/Special Projects
Customs CyberSmuggling Center (C3) /Managed investigative intelligence and interdiction efforts targeting computer based criminal activities.
• Specialized focus on the illegal use of cyberspace (computers and the Internet) to conduct promote and facilitate criminal activities in violation of Customs laws and regulations
• Conducted multi-national investigations of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection, child exploitation, money laundering, fraud and the interdiction of, controlled exports and prohibited imports resulting in the arrest and conviction of numerous targets.
• Identified developing trends in computer-based crime. Worked with capital hill lawmakers on legislative initiatives needed to aid federal law enforcement agents in meeting that threat.
Program Manager / Undercover Identification Coordinator
Responsible for the issuance and control of all USCS Undercover identification materials,
• Expanded and supervised computer based program, which monitored planning, supervision, organization and control of all undercover field materials.
• Established, monitored and tracked US Customs covert bank accounts and business enterprises resulting in a safer more coordinated undercover work environment.
• Developed knowledge and expertise relating to fraudulent banking media, credit card fraud and account manipulation.
• Undercover Operations resulted in the Arrest and Conviction of 27 offenders.
CUSTOMS ATTACHÉ/SEOUL, Accredited Diplomat, Republic of Korea 1995 - 1999
Served as the single point of contact, representing the U.S. Customs Service and the Department of Treasury in all criminal intelligence and investigative matters in country.
• Reduced Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) exports by 200%. Conducted major fraud investigations
• Conducted classified oral and written briefings to U.S. Ambassador to Korea and the Commander/General Staff, US 8th Army and high level US and host country officials.
• Conducted multi/national heroin, cocaine and money laundering criminal investigations resulting in several arrests and convictions in the United States, Japan and Korea.
ASSISTANT CUSTOMS ATTACHÉ, CENTRAL AMERICA, Miami, FL 1991 - 1995
Administered and was responsible for, development and build out of the first domestically domiciled foreign office in the history of the Customs Service.
• Supervised and conducted complex fraud and IPR investigations. Resulting in the collection and recovery of over $60 million USD in fines and penalties.
• Supervised and conducted internal/affairs investigations throughout Central America.
• Arranged for the return of several federal fugitives and the repatriation of a number of wanted individuals.
CUSTOMS HEADQUARTERS, Washington, DC 1988 - 1991
Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Office of Investigations
Enforcement Recruitment Manager
Responsible for the identification, recruitment and hiring of Special Agents, Intelligence Research Specialists and Air Interdiction Officers
• Utilized knowledge of federal and civil laws and regulations in the development and implementation of an aggressive successful hiring program.
• Reviewed and implemented those legal opinions related to affirmative action and selective placement.
• Authored the U.S. Customs Service, Office of Investigations, Hiring Directive and Implementation Policy and candidate tracking and control system.
EDUCATION
BA, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
TRAINING
U.S. Customs Special Response Team (SWAT) Team Leader, Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA, - Graduate
U.S. Secret Service, Candidate Protection Training,
Smith and Wesson Advanced Auto Pistol School, USCS SWAT Instructor, NJ SORA Instructor
Miami/Dade Special Response (SWAT) Certification,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) Instructor
Certified Range Officer, American Red Cross: Instructor - CPR/AED, First Aid