Open To Work
James Martin
Dracut
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive investigative experience at the US DOJ, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives. Proven expertise in operational planning and intelligence analysis, leading complex federal investigations. Exceptional communication and leadership skills, delivering impactful training and securing evidence-based prosecutions. Committed to enhancing security and operational readiness across diverse environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent/ Criminal Investigator
US DOJ, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
11.2017 - Current
- Lead complex federal investigations into firearms and explosives offenses (trafficking, straw purchasing, and related financial crimes) using intelligence-driven methods.
- Develop and execute operational plans; conduct pre-operational site assessments using database queries, covert surveillance, and structured interviews; execute arrests and federal search warrants.
- Manage confidential informants and conduct witness interviews and custodial interrogations; prepare affidavits and detailed investigative reports for prosecutors.
- Leverage multiple law-enforcement databases to produce actionable leads; ensure chain-of-custody and meticulous evidence documentation.
- Coordinate with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, state and local partners, and industry stakeholders to secure evidence-based prosecutions; testify in federal and state court.
- Assigned to FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and HSI Task Force (HSTF) investigating terrorism-related crimes and transnational criminal organizations.
- Served as Resident Agent in Charge—reviewing and approving reports and informant compensation; oversaw undercover enforcement operations and arrests on federal warrants.
- Deliver training and guest lectures to in-service personnel, colleges, and high schools; hold top security clearance.
Security Consultant/ President
Martin Consulting
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Provided security and logistics support for NHL assets and league events, ensuring alignment with league security standards and protocols.
- Coordinated with local, state, and federal law enforcement, venue security, and management to protect personnel, VIPs, and critical assets.
- Conducted venue risk assessments, access-control and perimeter planning, and incident-response coordination from pre-event planning through post-event debriefs.
- Monitored on-site security operations and produced post-event observations and actionable recommendations to close gaps and improve readiness.
Federal Air Marshal/ Explosive K9 Handler
DHS, Federal Air Marshal Service
Boston
09.2006 - 11.2017
- Protected U.S. air carriers on domestic and international deployments through onboard law-enforcement operations, threat detection, and intelligence collection.
- Selected as 1 of 24 participants in the Explosive Detection K9 pilot—served as a K9 EOD Handler conducting canine explosive detection across aviation and transportation venues.
- Led deployed Federal Air Marshal teams and served as liaison with industry and foreign government security partners; coordinated multi-jurisdictional missions and information sharing.
- Conducted surveillance and counter-surveillance operations and performed vulnerability assessments of transportation facilities; produced mitigation recommendations for stakeholders.
- Served as Acting Supervisory Federal Air Marshal—managed deployments, scheduling, and reviewed mission reports, travel vouchers, time sheets, and leave for 20+ personnel.
Trooper/ K-9 Handler
NH DOS, Division of State Police
Epping
09.1995 - 08.2006
- Investigated felony and misdemeanor offenses and traffic violations; conducted interviews and interrogations, and executed arrests and search warrants as appropriate.
- Prepared comprehensive investigative reports and testified in district and superior courts and administrative hearings.
- Certified Patrol/Cadaver Detection K-9 Handler—conducted tracking, building/area searches, evidence recovery, and cadaver deployments; detailed to Major Crimes Unit for K‑9 support.
- Delivered public K‑9 demonstrations and community safety briefings; served as Trooper‑in‑Charge in supervisors' absence, coordinating scenes and resources.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
American International College
Springfield, MA05-1992
Skills
- Surveillance techniques
- Operational planning
- Risk assessment
- Coordination with agencies
- Communication skills
- Leadership abilities
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Attention to detail
- Intelligence analysis
- Investigative experience
Professional Training
- 06/01/18, Special Agent Basic Training, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- 03/01/18, Criminal Investigator Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- 12/01/06, Federal Air Marshal Integrated Training Program
- 04/01/07, Federal Air Marshal Training Program II
- 11/01/93, Full Time Police Officer, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 06/01/97, Patrol K9 Training Program, New Hampshire State Police
- 06/01/09, National Explosives Detection Canine Handler Course, Department of Homeland Security
- 02/01/06, Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized Awareness Level, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
- 02/01/14, Active Shooter: What You Can Do, DHS FEMA
- 05/01/11, Indoor Post Blast School, Department of Justice
- 04/01/11, Interview and Interrogation, Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
- 04/01/10, Suicide Terrorism and Soft Targets, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 01/01/10, WMD for Federal Air Marshals Training, US Army- 12th Civil Support Team
- 04/01/03, At-Scene Collision Investigation, NH Department of Safety/ Division of State Police
- 12/01/00, Criminal Investigation/ Interrogation, NH Department of Safety/ Division of State Police
- 05/01/98, Advanced Report Writing, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 12/01/11, State and local Anti-Terrorism Training, US Department of Justice
- 12/01/10, Canine Legal Update and Opinions Seminar, Boston Police
- 11/01/10, Continuity of Operations Awareness Course, US Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
- 10/01/10, Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks, New Mexico Tech
- 05/01/10, Shipboard K9 Search Operations, Boston Police
- 12/01/09, Introduction to Criminal Investigation Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- 03/01/09, Emergency Vehicle Mandate Training, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
- 03/01/06, National Incident Management System, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 04/01/05, Survival Spanish, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 03/01/05, Basic Homeland Security, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 03/01/05, Preparation for Suicide/ Homicide Bomber, Federal Protective Service
- 03/01/05, Campus Public Safety Response to WMD Incidents, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
- 05/01/03, Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents, National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
- 06/01/02, Emergency Response to Criminal/ Terrorist Incidents, State of NH, Emergency Management
- 05/01/98, Stress in Law Enforcement, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 04/01/98, Officer Survival, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 01/01/98, Verbal Judo, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 10/01/97, Collection & Preservation of Evidence, NH Municipal Association
- 10/01/94, Emergency Vehicle Liability, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
- 03/01/96, Gaze Nystagmus/DWI, New Hampshire Police Standard and Training Council
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteSalary Range
$80000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Special Agent/ Criminal Investigator
US DOJ, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives
11.2017 - Current
Security Consultant/ President
Martin Consulting
10.2014 - 11.2017
Federal Air Marshal/ Explosive K9 Handler
DHS, Federal Air Marshal Service
09.2006 - 11.2017
Trooper/ K-9 Handler
NH DOS, Division of State Police
09.1995 - 08.2006
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
American International College