Ellis Hawks
Stafford
Summary
Current Operational Planner for the National Nuclear Security Administration, providing expert instruction and training to Federal, State and Local Bomb Technicians. Former accomplished Supervisory Special Agent with a proven track record at the FBI, including specialization in crisis management and the mitigation of threats from radiological threats and other Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Expert in collaboration and teaching, having trained up to 65 students on investigative skills and WMD response capabilities. Demonstrated excellence in coordinating multi-jurisdictional responses and rendering safe IEDs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Planner
Project Enhancement Corporation
09.2024 - Current
- Contracted to the National Nuclear Security Administration to plan and execute extended training exercises for Federal, State and Local Bomb Technicians.
- Provide specialized training to Federal, State and Local Bomb Technicians.
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Taught New Agent Trainees basic investigative skills, including Confidential Human Source handling and Interview and Interrogation techniques.
- Provided expert opinion on changing curriculum to align with current field procedures, ensuring students left understanding FBI expectations.
Special Agent/Bomb Technician
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
02.2011 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional explosive investigations.
- Attended Stabilization Level 3 training for response to radiological and other WMD threats with an Improvised Explosive Device component.
- Collaborated with state and local bomb squads, contributing to seamless coordination during time-sensitive operations.
- Integrated with a Level 3 Stabilization team to be able to respond to WMD threats during Special Events.
Special Agent/Bomb Technician
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
10.2002 - 08.2011
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations and response to explosive related incidents.
- Worked on Multi-National Explosives Exploitation Cell in Iraq and Afghanistan to counter the Improvised Explosive Device threat encountered by Coalition Forces.
- Received training regarding responding to a radiological or other Weapon of Mass Destruction threat with an Improvised Explosive Device threat.
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau Of Investigation Headquarters
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Offered operational and administrative oversight to Weapons of Mass Destruction Coordinators in the field.
- Provided briefing and training regarding FBI WMD response capabilities to groups of up to 50 people.
Police Officer/Bomb Technician
Spokane Police Department
01.1994 - 10.2002
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the bomb technician field.
- Responded to suspicious package calls and calls where actual Improvised Explosive Devices were found.
- Conducted appropriate render safe procedures on Improvised Explosive Devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Boise State University
Boise, IDSkills
- Crisis Management
- Threat Assessment
- Collaboration and Networking
- Locate and Render Safe conventional Improvised Explosive Devices
- Locate and Mitigate threat from Radiological and other Improvised Explosive Devices with WMD component
- Teaching from one to 65 students at a time
Timeline
Operations Planner
Project Enhancement Corporation
09.2024 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
08.2022 - 08.2024
Special Agent/Bomb Technician
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
02.2011 - 08.2022
Supervisory Special Agent
Federal Bureau Of Investigation Headquarters
08.2009 - 02.2011
Special Agent/Bomb Technician
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
10.2002 - 08.2011
Police Officer/Bomb Technician
Spokane Police Department
01.1994 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Boise State University
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