Trent Steele
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University of North Texas
• Direct the investigation of 50+ cases per year.
• Investigated counterfeit, financial fraud, cybersecurity, and cyber scams.
• Manage fraud investigations, leading to the recovery of $20M in victim funds.
• Plan, manage, and direct incident investigations.
• Liaison with outside government and intelligence organizations.
• Protect the highest level of government officials.
• Streamlined processes for reporting cases to headquarters.
• Implement security plans during high-profile protective details.
• Develop data-driven risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments.
• Formulate and implement case development.
• Expedited and improved safety processes for the protection detail.
• Mitigated pain points in threat response strategy.
2018 : Present
United States Secret Service, Dallas Field Office
Senior Special Agent, Fraud & Cybersecurity, Protective Detail
Provided administrative and operational oversight for the protective detail shift comprised of special agents and officers and managed staffing and logistics for all foreign and domestic protective operations movements.
• Led a diverse team of agents, set goals, and strategically assigned duties.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships and information networks.
• Provided physical protection for former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush.
• Managed, trained, and evaluated 15 employees.
• Planned and executed protective operations and security logistics.
• Expert experience in security arrangements, site surveys, and route reconnaissance.
2012 : 2018
United States Secret Service, Dallas Field Office
Special Agent & Shift Leader, George W. Bush Protective Division
Led fraud and counterfeit investigations totaling $4M+ in losses. Provided expertise in executive protection and physical protection for 50+ world leaders, including the President and Vice President of the United States and their families.
• Collected, assessed, and analyzed intelligence data.
• Coordinated information sharing with outside agencies.
• Researched, interpreted, and applied federal and state laws.
• Investigated protective intelligence cases.
• Collaborated with 65 employees to develop case plans.
• Acted as the Mortgage Fraud Coordinator.
2002 : 2012
United States Secret Service, Dallas Field Office
Special Agent
Skills
Asset Protection, Close Protection, Corporate Security, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Crisis Management and Planning, Customer Service, Cyber and Fraud Investigations, Cybercrime Investigation, Cyber Investigation, Cybersecurity, Dignitary Protection, Emergency Management, Executive Protection, Federal Law Enforcement, Financial Crimes Investigations, Firearms Handling, Fraud Investigations, Incident Response and Defense, Intelligence Analysis, Interviewing, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Operational Oversight, Organization Skills, Personal Security, Physical Security, Planning, Planning and Logistics , Presentations, Private Investigations, Protection, Protective Services, Risk Assessment, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Safety and Security Strategy, Security, Security Awareness, Security Management, Security Operations, Security Policy Development, Security Training, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Training, Training and Instruction, VIP and Personal Protection
About
Trent Steele is a subject matter expert in security and safety planning, cybersecurity and fraud investigations, national and global security strategy, and intelligence analysis. He has led a notable career as a Secret Service Agent and Lead Investigator. With 20+ years of experience leading security operations and criminal investigations, Steele has developed the skills necessary to assess and mitigate security risk, develop safety and security strategies, collect and analyze intelligence, and oversee security operations. Trent’s determination, grit, and dedication are the foundations of his leadership style. He is an exceptional leader and has received multiple commendations for his service.
Competencies:
Crisis Management & Planning — Planning & Logistics — Safety & Security Strategy — Security Policy Development — Cyber & Fraud Investigations — Risk Assessment & Mitigation — Intelligence Analysis — Training & Instruction — VIP & Personal Protection — Operational Oversight — Strategic Planning —Incident Response & Defense
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