Scott Snoddy

Federal Background Investigator and former Law Enforcement Supervisor with more than 20 years of investigative, security, and public safety experience, including 9+ years conducting personnel security investigations for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Experienced in evaluating individuals for access to classified information and sensitive national security positions through investigative interviews, records analysis, fact-finding, and comprehensive reporting. Recognized for managing complex caseloads, identifying security concerns, and producing high-quality Reports of Investigation in compliance with federal adjudicative standards.

Active Top Secret Security

Clearance with experience managing sensitive and classified information.

Background Investigator at DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) (2017-01 – Present)

Conduct federal personnel security investigations supporting national security and suitability determinations for applicants, employees, military personnel, and contractors seeking access to classified information and sensitive positions.

• Perform comprehensive subject, source, employment, education, law enforcement, and neighborhood interviews to verify information and resolve investigative issues.
• Analyze criminal, financial, employment, educational, and public records to identify potential security concerns and adjudicative factors.
• Develop investigative leads and gather information from federal, state, local, and private-sector sources.
• Prepare detailed Reports of Investigation (ROI) that meet DCSA quality standards, federal regulations, and adjudicative requirements.
• Evaluate information for indicators involving trustworthiness, reliability, foreign influence, criminal conduct, financial considerations, substance misuse, and other national security concerns.
• Maintain and prioritize a high-volume caseload while consistently meeting production, quality, and timeliness metrics. Safeguard sensitive, personally identifiable, and classified information in accordance with federal security requirements.
• Collaborate with adjudicators, security officers, law enforcement agencies, and government stakeholders throughout the investigative process.

Armed Security Officer Lieutenant at DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY – DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (2013-08 – 2016-12)

Maintained security operations at Rivanna Station supporting sensitive government facilities.

• Enforced access control procedures and protected personnel, facilities, and assets.
• Held a Secret Security Clearance and completed Department of the Army Security Guard Academy training.

Patrol Sergeant at FLUVANNA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (2006-08 – 2012-07)

• Supervised patrol deputies and coordinated daily law enforcement operations.
• Reviewed reports, assigned investigations, and ensured compliance with departmental policies.
• Conducted training in defensive tactics, DUI enforcement, and law enforcement procedures.
• Served as liaison with courts, social services, and partner agencies.
• Managed personnel scheduling, overtime assignments, and special enforcement details.

Patrol Officer at Charlottesville City Police Department (2001-01 – 2006-12)

Senior Corrections Officer at Dillwyn Correctional Center (1996-01 – 2000-12)

Sergeant / Military Police at United States Marine Corps (1989-01 – 1996-12)

General Studies Diploma – Buckingham County High School