Suzan Cybulski
Millbury
Summary
Professional with 24 years of experience in criminal investigations within the DEA. Demonstrated leadership in supervisory roles, including management of the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad in Worcester, MA. Expertise in mentoring and training agents, enhancing team performance, and fostering inter-agency collaboration for successful investigations. Proficient in conducting compliance checks and audits to uphold administrative standards and ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contract Background Investigator
Peraton - Risk Decision Group
2025.06 - Current
- Carried out national security background investigations for Department of Defense.
- Completed extensive field interviews, ensuring thorough data collection.
- Drafted comprehensive written case reports detailing all investigative results.
Group Supervisor
Drug Enforcement Administration
Worcester Tactical Diversion Squad
2021.11 - 2024.12
- Led a federal Task Force of 15 personnel comprised of Special Agents, Task Force Officers, Diversion Investigators, Intelligence Analysts and Financial Contract personnel focused on investigations of the criminal diversion of controlled pharmaceutical drugs by DEA registrants or non-registrants through the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act
- Responsible for daily risk management decision making and case prioritization for team personnel
- Responsible for reviewing and approval of all investigative reports utilized in prosecution
Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Drug Enforcement Administration
Boston
2023.08 - 2024.07
- Responsible for the oversight of 5 enforcement groups comprised of 75 team members responsible for identifying, investigating and dismantling criminal networks operating in Massachusetts - with national and international reach
- Responsible for approval of financial expenditures and allocation of resources for optimal case management and resolution, maximizing team effectiveness
- Reviewed and approved internal agency reports to ensure timeliness and attention to detail
Special Agent - Worcester Tactical Diversion Squad
Drug Enforcement Administration
Worcester
2020.12 - 2021.11
- Part of a 15-member team collaborating with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies focused on investigating the diversion of controlled pharmaceutical drugs from legitimate to illegitimate purposes
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants and wrote detailed, timely case reports
Special Agent/Training Coordinator
Drug Enforcement Administration
Boston
2018.07 - 2020.12
- Responsible for initiating, planning, coordinating and conducting in-service drug enforcement training within the New England Field Division
- Created course content for 5 state and local narcotics schools within New England sponsored by DEA
- Responsible for recording all training received by DEA personnel in 6 New England states into DEA learning system database as per DEA policy
- Coordinated with subject matter experts to ensure training content was accurate, relevant, and up-to-date, improving course effectiveness
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Boston
2016.11 - 2018.07
- Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations
- Trained junior agents in specialized skills, fostering professional growth and increased work quality
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
Bangor
2014.08 - 2016.11
- Member of 2-person DEA office responsible for collaborating with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in Northern Maine to conduct narcotics investigations
- Coordinated with local law enforcement to address community-specific crime issues, fostering stronger local partnerships
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
New York Drug Enforcement Task Force
2002.01 - 2014.08
- Specialized in large-scale narcotics investigations with New York Drug Enforcement Task Force.
- Conducted complex investigations targeting drug trafficking networks.
- Utilized critical thinking to analyze scenarios and uncover case patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA1991-05
Skills
- Program and operations management
- Risk assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Report writing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Training and development
- Supervisory management
- Criminal investigations
- Regulatory compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Intelligence analysis
- Surveillance techniques
- Interview techniques
- Interrogation techniques
Affiliations
- AFNA (Drug Enforcement Association of Federal Narcotics Agents)
Certification
DEA Instructor Development Course
6-day accredited course designed to develop basic instructor skills critical to delivering professional instruction, briefings and presentations
Accomplishments
- Honorable Discharge
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserve
November 1991 - November 1999
94th ARCOM, 344th MP Company
Timeline
Independent Contract Background Investigator
Peraton - Risk Decision Group
2025.06 - Current
Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Drug Enforcement Administration
2023.08 - 2024.07
Group Supervisor
Drug Enforcement Administration
2021.11 - 2024.12
Special Agent - Worcester Tactical Diversion Squad
Drug Enforcement Administration
2020.12 - 2021.11
Special Agent/Training Coordinator
Drug Enforcement Administration
2018.07 - 2020.12
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
2016.11 - 2018.07
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
2014.08 - 2016.11
Special Agent
Drug Enforcement Administration
2002.01 - 2014.08
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State University