John Dalziel

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jun 1981 - Jun 1985

  Special Intelligence Communications Operator (2651)

  Supported special compartmented intelligence computerized network transmissions, network administration, cryptologic security, computer network defense, and the transmission and acquisition of special intelligence through several Department of Defense and intelligence community systems.

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  South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation

  Oct 1989 - Jul 1995

  Special Agent

  Investigated major felony crimes, including murder, assault, rape, theft, fraud, officer-involved shooting, and complex drug investigations such as trafficking, distribution, and conspiracy cases.Certified law enforcement instructor at the South Dakota Law Enforcement Academy; taught basic narcotics identification and enforcement, firearms, high-risk entries, arrests, and SWAT tactics.

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  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

  Nov 1995 - Dec 2016

  After gaining valuable investigative, security and intelligence experience with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigations and the US Marine Corps, I was recruited by the FBI. During the past 20 years, I served in Supervisory, Assistant Legal Attaché, and Special Agent positions, in the US, Iraq, Lebanon, and Afghanistan. My leadership roles ranged from opening the FBI’s first new sub-office in 20 years, to establishing a Joint Terrorism Task Force, creating the North Star Border Corruption Task Force, leading the Minneapolis Hazardous Materials Response Team and reshaping the FBI organizational structure and operating processes in Iraq, and supervising the FBI's HUMINT mission at US Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan.I take great pride in my contributions to the safety and security of the United States and its people, assets, natural resources, and intellectual property. My team and I have successfully investigated and prosecuted crimes involving murder for hire, kidnapping, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, embezzlement, bank robbery fraud (bank, Medicare, mortgage, and Internet), human smuggling, and child exploitation. I also provided professional services and assistance to Federal, state, municipal, and international agencies. Show less Led a cross-functional team consisting of 13 special agents, 4 victim specialists, 3 professional support professionals, and a task force officer located throughout the State of North Dakota. Opened the FBI’s first new sub-office in 20 years to address an increase in criminal activity caused by the explosive economic growth in western North Dakota. Assessed need for an on-the-ground presence in the region to meet the FBI investigative priorities in both the Criminal and National Security Programs. Developed strategies to identify, assess, prevent, protect, and mitigate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities to safeguard people and assets. Overcame initial local resistance to a Federal presence by garnering support from the oil and natural gas industry through frequent communications with local partners, external agencies, and the private sector. Built a human intelligence collection platform consisting of covert, overt, and liaison sources to address multiple threats to various industry sectors. Developed partnerships with leading computer experts to create security systems and analyze malicious code to mitigate threats to digital infrastructure that could affect commerce’s proprietary information.Utilized inspirational leadership to mentor team members on investigative and prosecutorial planning while reinforcing the team concept to consistently produce highly effective and results-driven employees. Provided expert situational-leadership to the Safe Trails Task Force, ad-hoc Joint Terrorism Task Force, as well as the Border Corruption Task Force focusing on the FBI mission and philosophy while reinforcing a collaborative environment of close relations and information sharing with other federal, state, local, and international law enforcement, and the intelligence community. Show less Supervised team of intelligence collectors and analysts in compiling strategic, political-military, and operational human intelligence to enable the timely analysis and preparation of intel reports, which directly impacted law enforcement and combat force operations in Afghanistan. Maintained expert knowledge of host nation intelligence and security organizations, as well as the organization, personnel, and capabilities of state-sponsored, transnational, international, or regional terrorist groups. Show less Strengthened ability to combat international terrorism, organized crime, cyber-crime, and general criminal concerns by synchronizing international law enforcement and security efforts in Lebanon.Built trusting relationships with Lebanese law enforcement and security agencies to promote open sharing, transparency, and unified missions. Provided training to Lebanese law enforcement and security organizations on unwinding the complex financial schemes utilized by many white-collar criminals. Show less Critically evaluated and strengthened the relationship between FBI and the Department of Defense, applying collaborative support to the U.S. Special Operations Command. This opportunity supported the strategies and operations of Operation Enduring Freedom, establishing the foundation necessary for effective decision-making. Applied FBI operations management expertise in the international arena and advised the Department of Defense on law enforcement operational options, facilitating the successful achievement of strategic goals and outcomes. Show less Executed program management with an understanding of how Iraq’s economic and political character shaped its interactions with the global community. Supported internal investigations while guiding field agents through challenges and operational planning in furtherance of successful counterterrorism investigations involving Iraq.Reshaped FBI organizational structure and operating processes in Iraq due to continuously evolving needs by increasing the workforce and enhancing workforce quality and production through training. Focused on the acquisition of investigative talent. Motivated employees to ensure their best performance and execution of FBI strategy in support of countering the terrorism threat to the United States in Iraq.Identified, established, and integrated new mechanisms and processes into existing operating strategies involving FBI’s biometric initiative and foreign fighter initiative. These tools provided additional resource alternatives to the Iraqi’s and U.S. military, by capitalizing on FBI capabilities. Show less Leveraged leadership skills in supervising a results-driven team of special agents, intelligence analysts, and language specialists in support of the FBI’s counterterrorism role in Operation Iraqi Freedom.Applied commanding expertise with great proficiency, improving the manner in which analysis and initiative drove the actions of the Intelligence Community, Interagency, and military and civilian decision makers.Briefed the Commanding General on a weekly basis and conducted mission briefs that were coordinated with key members of the intelligence community and foreign Coalition personnel. Show less Led investigations targeting a wide array of criminal violations, including counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybercrimes, and violent crimes, with the ultimate responsibility of protecting and defending the U.S. against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats.Served as Lead Agent for the 2005 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships attended by more than 250,000 people, including 100,000 foreign nationals. bCoordinated 19 federal, state, county, local, and international law enforcement entities to ensure the safety of the players and general public at 2 venues in 2 states. Developed handbook for law enforcement entities with specific instructions on dealing with jurisdiction, intelligence, volunteers, housing/protection of the athletes, exhibition game security, deadly force policy, area hospital locations, and command and communication information. Led the Minneapolis Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT) in responding to terrorist attacks and criminal incidents involving biological, chemical, and radiological hazardous materials. Provided leadership and direction to ensure team was able to identify hazardous materials and devices, implement a mitigation or neutralization strategy, and gather forensic evidence for use in investigations and legal proceedings. Served as Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Coordinator for the State of North Dakota and provided expertise in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. Played key role in the formation of a North Dakota Forensic Epidemiological Team following anthrax attacks of 2001. Co-developed tactical and strategic guidance for local law enforcement facing a WMD/CT crisis. Developed investigate strategy that harnessed sophisticated techniques—including physical, photographic, and electronic surveillance—to gather intelligence about the criminal activities of an organization. Show less

  • Special Agent, Supervisory Special Agent, Assistant Legal Attache, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent

    Jul 1995 - Dec 2016

  • Supervisory Senior Resident Agent

    Jul 2009 - Aug 2016

  • Assistant Legal Attache

    Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Assistant Legal Attache

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) | Joint Interagency Task Force - Counterterrorism

    Dec 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Supervisory Special Agent (SSA)

    May 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Deputy-on-Scene Commander / Supervisory Special Agent

    Sept 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Special Agent

    Nov 1998 - May 2007

  • Special Agent

    Nov 1995 - Nov 1998
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  Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

  Jan 2017 - now

  Responsible for leading physical security development, implementation, planning and operations for the enterprise and its applicable subsidiaries, affiliates, and business partners. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, organizational consistency regarding processes, procedures and security, along with compliance with any additional regulatory and industry requirements. Supports all areas company-wide relative to their security needs and establishes and maintains working relationship with local law enforcement and rescue workers. Show less Plays lead role in developing and implementing strategic and crisis/consequence management plans as they pertain to physical security. Focuses on security initiatives which protect people, places, and the organization’s equipment or property; helps to secure devices or assets which contain proprietary company data and protected health information or personal information. Provides guidance and support on personal safety techniques. Understands and works to ensure corporate policies and procedures relating to weapons, drugs, privacy, evacuation and disaster plans are enforced and administered properly. Show less

  • Head of Physical Security

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Physical Security Advisor

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2019