Derek Demaree
Personnel Security Specialist for FBI at GEM Technology International, Corp.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Active Top Secret Clearance/FBI Counter-Intelligence Polygraph
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Certified in Federal Investigative Standards (FIS)
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Experience
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GEM Technology International Corp.
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Personnel Security Specialist for FBI
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Oct 2015 - Present
Charged with processing applications for anyone applying to enter into the FBI, serving as a gatekeeper in evaluation and analysis of all future FBI personnel. Implement quality control processes within a team environment to accurately processes viable candidates. Review detailed, extensive, and complex reports from high-level investigations and provide a clear and concise summary of all findings in detailed reports based on accuracy, completion, and quality. Quality action team member, providing counsel to investigators on policies, procedures, and guidelines. Key Achievements★ Handpicked as Team Lead for GEM Technology employee representation. ★ Selected as the Trainer for training employees in Personnel Security Specialist roles forFBI background investigations. ★ Complete background investigation of individuals, needed to determine suitability for Federal employment or security clearance issuance.★ Guide and instruct Investigators focused on FIS (Federal Investigative Standards) compliance. ★ Perform standard and specialized personnel security processing functions that support government and federal program personnel requirements. ★ Review detailed, extensive, and complex reports from high-level investigations and provide a clear and concise summary of all findings in detailed reports based on accuracy, completion, and quality. ★ Manage assigned cases including review and creation of casework assignments for FBI Special Investigators nationwide.
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KeyPoint Government Solutions
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Background Security Specialist II
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Feb 2012 - Oct 2015
Handled more than 25 National Security investigations each month within the Pentagon and surrounding DC area. Collected extensive personnel data from onsite participants including top-tier military and political personnel—handled with a high degree of confidentiality.Key Achievements★ Complied with and deep knowledge of ICD 704 and FIS standards in conducting federal background investigations, always in compliance and following adjudicative guidelines, laws, and federal agency rules. ★ Completed detailed background evaluations for each assigned case and documented the full scope of information for each subject investigated. ★ Trained new recruits on comprehensive investigation techniques and methodologies. ★ Completed assigned cases while ensuring compliance with all OPM regulations, often working overtime to complete time sensitive investigations. ★ Communicated with and built collaborative working relationships with management and representatives at contractor facilities, U.S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies.★ Completed detailed records research within law enforcement agencies. courthouses, mental health facilities, finances, and educational institutions focused on the subject of investigation. ★ Identified viable security clearance determinations by administering background and lifestyle focused questions to candidates. ★ Reviewed SF-86 for completion and accuracy and served as the Trainer of Special Investigators.
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USIS
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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700 & Above Employee
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Background Investigator
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Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
Orchestrated comprehensive background checks for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that included in-person interviews after sufficient background research was completed. Conducted record searches at a number of agencies including law enforcement, courthouses, financial institutions, universities, and mental health facilities.Key Achievements★ Acknowledged for successfully completing 85%+ of assigned cases within the allotted timelines and with regulation restrictions. ★ Implemented solid problem resolution strategies for any noted issues found in investigative processes including criminal activity, mental instability, or financial duress/concerns that could directly impact national security or suitability.
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Education
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West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminology & Investigations
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