Margot Nason
Lincoln
Summary
Detail oriented Personnel Security Specialist polished in scrutinizing passports and other travel documents of travelers and immigrants to verify validity, and well versed in immigration law, policy and procedure relating to adjudication of benefits. Communicative former Police Sergeant successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern through each career phase. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Security Specialist
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted background investigations and security checks for employees and contractors.
- Collaborated with other security specialists to develop and execute comprehensive risk assessments, reducing potential threats to personnel safety.
- Assembled and maintained applicant files.
- Determined suitability of clearance levels based on results of background checks.
- Coordinated closely with human resources teams on hiring decisions involving candidates requiring access to sensitive information or restricted areas.
- Maintained confidentiality of classified and sensitive materials.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations by meticulously reviewing and updating security policies and protocols.
- Prepared and submitted reports outlining findings.
- Maintained accurate records of all personnel clearances within the organization, facilitating smooth auditing processes and timely reinvestigations as required by law.
Immigration Services Officer
United States Citizenship And Immigration Services
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
- Collected and arranged client documents and data for application submission.
- Wrote comprehensive referrals to pursue illegal immigrants with falsified information on applications for asylum, visas or citizenship.
- Utilized proprietary company software to update essential documentation and track expiration and renewal dates of various visas and other immigration documents.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Supported law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely data regarding illegal activity and testimony to facts related to cases.
- Explained laws and regulations to applicants through legal decision writing and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
- Performed intelligence analysis such as examination of criminal histories and other national security risks.
- Attended and completed ISO Basic Training virtually and in person and maintained a grade-point average of 92% on all exams.
- Maintained detailed records and receipts of cases worked, while preserving PII and other confidential information.
- Trained on four separate categories of I-765 within the first year of employment.
- Mentored several new and veteran team members learning new form types while supporting the adjudicative mission.
Patrol Sergeant
University Police Department
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Analyzed crime trends and locations to pinpoint problem areas.
- Oversaw adjudication of complex investigations.
- Coordinated trainings and utilized multi-organization planning operations for emergency preparedness.
- Assisted in maintaining national accreditation to ensure application of best-practice policies and procedures.
- Employed teamwork for professional satisfaction along with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for subordinate employees.
- Entrusted with confidential data including case files and personnel reports.
Police Officer
University Police Department
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Cooperation with students, faculty and staff on campus and in community to ensure safe and productive environment for students.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Ran personnel recruitment background investigations and interviewed potential job candidates.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Worked closely with stakeholder offices such as Title IX to ensure collaborative protection of students in staff outside of a criminal scope
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
Deputy Sheriff
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crime scenes.
- Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Analyzed traffic accidents and wrote reports.
- Instructed suspects on field sobriety tests and used portable equipment to perform tests.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
- Liaised with school counselors and administrators regarding juvenile offenders.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas, as well as civil papers.
- Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Directed and controlled crowds at parades, funeral processions and sporting events, as well as community events.
- Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports, such as offense reports, supplemental reports, and property and/or evidence documentation.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Took calls for service in both emergency and routine situations such as basic information, locations, and weapons present.
- Dispatched officers and deputies to such calls with accuracy and kept tabs on status and case progression as needed.
- Dispatched EMS and Fire to emergency situations.
- Became familiarized quickly with addressing and geographical locations.
- Entered warrants and protection orders into local databases, as well as NCIC.
- Excellent knowledge with radio etiquette and appropriate codes.
Education
Master of Science - Criminology, Public Administration
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
Norris High School
Firth, Nebraska2007
Skills
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Background investigations
- Court preparation
- Quick, enthusiastic learner
- File and records management
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Immigration inquiries
- Government policy regulations
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Thorough adjudicator
- Community relations
- Crime prevention training
- Calm under pressure
- Civil rights expert
- Crime scene processing
- Exceptional problem solver
- Writing detailed reports
- Prior dispatching experience and radio protocol
- Case management
- Observant
- Report writing
- Experience with Windows and Apple operating systems
- Extensive analytical and problem solving skill
- Management experience
- Teamwork advocate
- Extremely organized
- Able to identify key pieces of information pertaining to investigations
- Interested in research and other inquiries
- Experienced trainer in several areas of tactical and technical strategy
- Interviewing expertise
Accomplishments
- Former Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Former Certified Firearms Instructor (Pistol/Shotgun)
- Former Field Training Officer
- Former Officer in Charge (OIC)
- Former Taser Instructor
- Former FTO Coordinator
- Former Explosive K-9 Sergeant
- Former Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification
- Attended a "Crimes Against Children" Conference in Omaha, Nebraska in March of 2015
- Attended a "Crimes Against Women" Conference in Dallas, Texas in March of 2015
- Attended a sex trafficking prevention class in Omaha, NE in November 2015
- Attended a class related to DUI and Criminal legislative changes, domestic violence investigations, blood spatter evidence and Sovereign Citizen awareness in January 2016
- Attended 32-hour Behavioral Health/Threat Assessment Training in February 2018
- Attended a National Association for Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) Conference in August 2021
- Completed Emergency Management Institute ICS-800, hosted by FEMA in June 2021
- Completed Immigration Services Officer Training in February 2023 hosted by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Timeline
Personnel Security Specialist
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
07.2024 - Current
Immigration Services Officer
United States Citizenship And Immigration Services
06.2022 - 06.2024
Patrol Sergeant
University Police Department
06.2018 - 06.2022
Police Officer
University Police Department
10.2016 - 06.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
10.2013 - 09.2016
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 10.2013
High School Diploma - General Studies
Norris High School
Master of Science - Criminology, Public Administration
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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